Deck 5: Introduction to Autonomic and Neuromuscular Pharmacology

Question 1

A child experiences abdominal spasms after a black widow spider bite. Which activity is affected by the toxin contained in its venom?

A) choline reuptake
B) choline acetylation
C) exocytosis
D) cholinesterase
E) receptor activation

Answer 1

exocytosis

Question 2

Which neurotransmitter causes vasodilation when released by the enteric nervous system?

A) norepinephrine
B) nitric oxide
C) endothelin
D) neuropeptide Y
E) substance P

Answer 2

nitric oxide