Learning on ScreenPharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System, The
- Synopsis
- The autonomic nervous system is considered mainly in relation to the control of blood pressure, and an anaesthetised cat is used to show the effect of chemical transmitter substances on blood pressure and heart rate. The release of substances from nerve endings and the way in which the release of substances is modified by various drugs. Alpha and beta actions of adrenaline and the muscarinic actions of acetylcholine. The mode of action of ganglion blocking drugs, parasympathetic blockers, and sympathetic blockers is described.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 23 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1971
- Availability
- Hire
- Notes
- Restrictions on use - Home Office proviso: for viewing by scientists and medical audiences only.
- Documentation
- Accompanying notes.
- Uses
- Final courses in physiology. Postgraduates.*
- Subjects
- Medical sciences
- Keywords
- autonomic nervous system; cats; pharmacology
Credits
- Writer
- Bryan Robinson
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Production Company
- Name
University of London Audio-Visual Centre
- Notes
- Closed down.
Sponsor
Distributor
- Name
Higher Education Film & Video Library
- services@bufvc.ac.uk
- Web
- http://bufvc.ac. External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7393 1503
- Fax
- 020 7393 1555
- Address
- c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ - Notes
- Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.
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