Pharmacology Game Assignment

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