Chapter 17, Problem 2RQ

Damage to internal organs will present as pain associated with a particular surface area of the body. Why would something like irritation to the diaphragm, which is between the thoracic and abdominal cavities, feel like pain in the shoulder or neck?

A target effector, such as the heart, receives input from the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. What is the actual difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions at the level of those connections (i.e., at the synapse)?

How is the diagnostic category of TIA different from a stroke?

What are the main functions of the sensory-somatic nervous system?

What type of ganglion contains neurons that control homeostatic mechanisms of the body? sensory ganglion dorsal root ganglion autonomic ganglion cranial nerve ganglion

What are the main differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system?

Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that inhibits the formation of blood clots and is taken regularly by individuals with a heart condition. Steroids such as cortisol are used to control some autoimmune diseases and severe arthritis by down regulating the inflammatory response. After reading the role of inflammation in the bodys response to infection, can you predict an undesirable consequence of taking anti inflammatory drugs on a regular basis?

Why is the plateau phase so critical to cardiac muscle function?

Beta blockers are drugs that interfere with stimulation of organs by nerves of the sympathetic system. Would these drugs be useful in treating excessively high blood pressure or excessively low blood pressure?