Question

Which of the following is not the function
of parasympathetic nervous system?
1) Dilation of blood vessels to increase
blood supply to skin.
2) Promotes pancreatic secretion
3) Decreases the secretion of tear.
4) Release adrenaline and nor-adrenaline.​

Answer 1

Answer:

4) release adrenaline and nor-adrenaline

Answer 2

Answer:

This manuscript discusses the physiology of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The following topics are presented: regulation of activity; efferent pathways; sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions; neurotransmitters, their receptors and the termination of their activity; functions of the ANS; and the adrenal medullae. In addition, the application of this material to the practice of pharmacy is of special interest. Two case studies regarding insecticide poisoning and pheochromocytoma are included. The ANS and the accompanying case studies are discussed over 5 lectures and 2 recitation sections during a 2-semester course in Human Physiology. The students are in the first-professional year of the doctor of pharmacy program.