Parasympathomimetics

Question 1

Which class of drugs mimic the parasympathetic system?

Answer 1

Cholinergic agonists or parasympathomimetics

Question 2

Which neurotransmitter is located at the parasympathetic nerve endings?

Answer 2

Acetylcholine (ACh)

Question 3

What are the two types of cholinergic receptors?

Answer 3

Muscarinic receptors and nicotinic receptors

Question 4

What do muscarinic receptors do?

Answer 4

Stimulate smooth muscle and slow heart rate

Question 5

What do nicotinic receptors do?

Answer 5

Affect skeletal muscles