Pharmacology Nervous System Question 3

Question

Does the Parasympatholytic increase, decrease, or has no effect on:

Blood flow to skeletal muscles

Blood Glucose

Blood Pressure

Bronchial Smooth Muscle

Digestion

Heart Rate

Insulin

Mucus Secretion

Pupils

Salivation

Answer 1

Blood flow to skeletal muscles. - Increase

Blood Glucose - Decrease

Blood Pressure - Decrease

Bronchial Smooth Muscle - Decrease(bronchoconstriction)

Digestion - Increase

Heart Rate - Decrease

Insulin - Increased

Mucus Secretion - Increase

Pupils - Decrease( constriction)

Salivation - Increase

The way I remember these is these are the opposite of the sympathetic nervous system which is designed to conserve energy in the "fight or flight" response. This does show up on tests frequently, so if you want help understanding each functions, please feel free to contact me.