The Primary Neurotransmitter of the Parasympathetic Division of the Autonomic

question 38

Multiple Choice

The primary neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is _____.

• A) dopamine
• B) muscarine
• C) acetylcholine
• D) norepinephrine

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Definitions:

Korotkoff Sounds

Audible sounds heard with a stethoscope during blood pressure measurement, indicating the resumption of blood flow.

Postural Hypotension

A form of low blood pressure that happens when standing up from sitting or lying down, leading to dizziness or fainting.

Nursing Diagnosis

A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes, as identified by a nurse.

Blood Pressure

The force of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, measured as systolic and diastolic pressure and vital for diagnosing cardiovascular health.