MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is NANC neurotransmission?
A
Neurotransmission in the autonomic nervous system involving noradrenaline and neuropeptide Y co-transmission
B
Neurotransmission in the autonomic nervous system that does not involve acetylcholine or noradrenaline.
C
Neurotransmission in the enteric nervous system that does not involve acetylcholine or noradrenaline.
D
Co-transmission in the autonomic nervous system of both neuropeptide Y and acetylcholine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The neurotransmitters involved in the ANS are acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. Preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions and postganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic nervous system utilize acetylcholine (ACh).

Detailed explanation-2: -Parasympathetic neurons are responsible for releasing norepinephrine on the target organ, while sympathetic neurons are responsible for releasing acetylcholine.

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