Neurotransmitters target specific receptors Neurotransmitters are like different remote controls. Some stimulate multiple items
Each transmitter performs a different function
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic are opposites for homeostasis Parachute slows things down. Sympathetic and Parasympathetic are opposites
Sympathetic is "fight or flight" and Parasympathetic is "rest and digest" Parachute slows things down. Sympathetic and Parasympathetic are opposites
Sympathetic Nervous System = Adrenergic System Adrenergic uses the same prefix as Adrenaline. Adrenaline is your fight or flight response
Adrenergic receptors are Alpha 1 & 2, Beta 1 & 2 Adrenergic uses the same prefix as adrenaline. I think of Angelina and Brad fighting so their adrenaline is pumping.
Noradrenaline = Norepinephrine
Adrenaline = Epinephrine
Adrenergic receptors use norepinephrine as neurotransmitter for responses Adrenergic receptors are part of the sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system uses norepinephrine and epinephrine
Parasympathetic nervous system = Cholinergic System
Cholinergic receptors are Nictonic and Muscarinic
Cholinergic receptors use acetylcholine (ACh) as neurotransmitter for responses The key sound is “chol”.
Parasympathetic receptors cause smooth muscle contraction Rest and digest using parachute
Two types of muscarinic receptors: direct-acting and indirect-acting