THE IMPACT OF DRUGS ACTING ON THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Autonomic Nervous System Overview The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a division of the peripheral nervous system that controls and regulates involuntary bodily functions, maintaining homeostasis and responding to internal and external stimuli. It acts largely unconsciously and automatically, regulating…
PHARMACOLOGY OF AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Autonomic Cholinergic and Adrenergic pathways These pathways differ in terms of their neurotransmitters, receptor subtypes, neurotransmitter synthesis, storage, release, and the specific drugs that target each pathway. Cholinergic Pathway: Neurotransmitter: The cholinergic pathway primarily uses acetylcholine (ACh) as its neurotransmitter.…
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