Question

Which of the following terms describe the sympathetic nervous system? a.sympatholytic, parasympathomimetic, adrenergic blockers, sympathomimetic b.adrenergic, parasympatholytic, nicotinic, muscarinic c.cholinergic, sympatholytic, parasympathomimetic, antiandrenergic d.adrenergic, anticholinergic, sympathomimetic, parasympatholytic

Answer 1

The terms that describe the sympathetic nervous system are:

a. sympatholytic (refers to agents or drugs that inhibit the sympathetic nervous system)
b. adrenergic (relates to the release of adrenaline/norepinephrine, which is a key feature of the sympathetic system)
d. sympathomimetic (refers to agents that mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system)

So, the correct option is a.