BIOL 223 Chapter 16-1

Chemicals released by a neuron that will have an effect on a 2nd cell or neuron are called:

A chemical released by a neuron that effects how a postsynaptic cell or neuron will respond to a neurotransmitter is a:

List the six neurotransmitters discussed in class.

Which neurotransmitter is an adregenic synapse and has an excitatory effect on the target tissue?

Which neurotransmitter is excitatory to the brain and inhibitory to the muscles?

Which neurotransmitter is a cholinergic synapse and is inhibitory for most tissue except for muscle?

Inadequate concentrations of this neurotransmitter are linked to depression.

Substance P plays a role in _______ pathways.

True or False: The more substance P you have in your body, the more pain you feel.

This neurotransmitter can act as an endogenous morphine by blocking the release of substance P.

List the four subclasses of opiods discussed in class.

List the three major subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system.

Which division of the ANS regulates digestion?

Which division of the ANS is in control of the body 99% of the time?

Which division of the ANS takes over during periods of high stress?

Are preganglionic fibers myelinated or unmyelinated?

Will the postganglionic fibers be myelinated or unmyelinated?

What are the four primary components of an ANS system?

The synapse point where the preganglionic neuron meets the post ganglionic neuron is known as an:

Where will the parasympathetic preganglionic fibers originate?

Are parasympathetic preganglionic fibers long or short?

Which type of parasympathetic autonomic ganglion is found within the target tissue, terminal or intramural?

List the four terminal autonomic ganglion discussed in class.

Will the parasympathetic postganglionic fibers be long or short?

The parasympathetic division is also known as the: