Pharm-Chap 18

Nervous system divided into 2 major funtional areas

ANS is divided into (2)

From neruons in the thoracic and upper lumbar regions

from neurons in the midbrain, brainstem and scral region

t/f except for skeletal muscle, virtually all tissues are innervated by the ANS
True False

Mobilizes body energy
flight or fight
More diffuse reactions

Conserves body energy
Slows down heart
Rx tend to affect 1 organ or tissue

Predominate the heart and kidneys
Beta blockers

Smooth muscle of certain vasculatures, bronchioles, gallbladder and the uterus
Also in the heart

Located on adipose tissue- Increases lipolysis
Also on heart and smooth muscles