Pharmacology 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

Name

Guy’s Hospital Medical School, Department of Pharmacology

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

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services@bufvc.ac.uk
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020 7393 1503
Fax
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Address
c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
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Notes
Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.

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