Autonomic Nervous System

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What are the effects of the collateral ganglia?
Redirection of blood flow by visceral organs and release of stored energy
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Stimulation of which receptor causes dilation of airways?
Beta2
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what do ganglionic neurones of the sympathetic division synapse with cells they innervate?
Through Varicosities
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What neurotransmitters are used by the sympathetic nervous system?
Acetylcholine, nitric oxide and norepinephrine
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Why does medication for people with high blood pressure block beta1 receptors?
They stimulate increases in rate and force of contractions of the heart
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What is the difference between pre and post ganglionic fibres in the sympathetic nervous system?
Pre are short and post are long
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Stimulation of which receptor causes dilation of airways?

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Why does medication for people with high blood pressure block beta1 receptors?

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