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Neurons which secrete ACh are termed cholinergic and those which
secrete NE are termed adrenergic.
Adrenergic neurons are mainly sympathetic.
All preganglionic neurons are cholinergic. Parasymapthetic neurons
release ACh at neuroeffector synapses.
A few sympathetic neurons release ACh instead of NE and they are
termed sympathetic cholinergic neurons.
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nAChR open cation channels which pass Na+ and K+. Net Na+ ion
influx which depolarizes postsynaptic cell.
mAChR are G-protein coupled channels linked to 2nd messengers or
gated to K+ channels. The tissue response varies with receptor
subtype.
Adrenergic Receptors
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Controls homeostasis and behavioural drives.
Receives input from the limbic system.
Best known hypothalamic response is the fight-or-flight
response. It increases sympathetic output: pounding heart,
sweaty palms and increased blood pressure in response to fear.
Catecholamine release from the adrenal medulla spreads this
response far and wide through the bloodstream.
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