physiology exam review, part 1

REVIEW FOR EXAM 2. Part 1

1. Neurotransmitters in Autonomic Nervous system (pre and post ganglionic synapses)
2. Direct vs. indirect action neurotransmitter types
3. Action potential events
4. Graded potentials vs. action potentials
5. Saltatory conduction vs. non-myelinated neuron impulse formation
6. Effect of acetylcholine on motor end plate (neuromuscular junction)
7. Nicotinic receptors vs. muscarinic receptors
8. Simple reflex arc vs. visceral reflex arc
9. Effects of sympathetic nervous system
10. Cholinergic receptors vs. adrenergic receptors (chart on p. 543)
11. Role of the hypothalamus
12. Parasympathetic responses
13. Brain disorders pp. 467-469
14. Second messenger cycle
15. Excitatory vs. inhibitory neurotransmitters pp. 416-418
16. Know examples from each major group of neurotransmitters p. 416-418
17. Catecholamines
18. Diagrams:
    1. Reflex arc
    2. Action potential
    3. Synapse
    4. Neuron