Pharmacology Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. part of the brainstem that serves as a relay station for nerve fibers traveling to other brain areas; also involved in sensory and motor functions
  2. 6. part of the brain that coordinates body movements and posture and helps maintain body equilibrium
  3. 8. removing the sensation of touch or pain by applying extreme cold to the nerve endings
  4. 9. describes the process of drug absorption, drug distribution, drug metabolism, and drug excretion
  5. 13. refers to drugs (anticholinergic) that decrease activity of the parasympathetic nervous system
  6. 14. a type of drug that is mainly indicated for supra-ventricular arrhythmias and for prevention of recurrent myocardial infarction
  7. 16. a metabolite of muscle metabolism that is excreted in the urine in proportion to renal function
  8. 17. drugs that relieve, interrupt, or prevent muscle spasms
  9. 19. a drug used to produce mental relaxation and to reduce the desire for physical activity
  10. 21. a cholinergic receptor located on autonomic ganglia and skeletal muscle
  11. 22. CNS depressant drug possessing the barbituric acid ring structure
  12. 24. a substance that relaxes the muscles controlling blood vessels, leading to increased blood flow
  13. 26. requirement of repeated drug consumption in order to prevent onset of withdrawal symptoms
Down
  1. 1. abnormal discharge of brain neurons that causes alteration of behavior and/or motor activity
  2. 3. a type of cholinergic receptor located at the neuromuscular junction of skeletal muscle
  3. 4. the study of drugs
  4. 5. a type of receptor located on internal organs that responds to norepinephrine and epinephrine
  5. 7. refers to norepinephrine, epinephrine, and other sympathomimetic compounds that possess the catechol structure
  6. 10. drug that binds to a receptor and interferes with other drugs or substances from producing a drug effect
  7. 11. disease or drug-induced condition characterized by muscular rigidity, tremors, and disturbances of movement
  8. 12. a life-threatening illness caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum
  9. 15. continuous body movement in which an individual is restless or constantly paces about
  10. 18. refers to the nerves and receptors of the parasympathetic nervous system; also refers to the drugs that stimulate this system
  11. 20. drug that binds to a receptor and activates a physiological response or drug action
  12. 23. a substance that is destructive to nerve tissue
  13. 25. convulsive muscle contraction characterized by sustained muscular contractions