The downward slope - Cardiac innervation - Parasympathetic nervous system
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How does the parasympathetic nervous system affect the heart?
What is the mechanism for parasympathetic innervation of the heart?
The M2 receptors are negatively coupled to adenylate cyclase- reducing the formation of cAMP- affecting the conductance of ca2+.
Additionally, the M2 receptors open the K+ channels- increasing the membrane permeability to K+.
- the reduction in the influx of Ca2+ and the increase in the influx of K+ results in hyperpolarisation of the cell, meaning that it will take longer for the threshold to be reached (-65mV). this means that heart rate slows down.
Which part of the heart are innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system?
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What are the consequences of vagal stimulation?
Strong vagal stimulation can block transmission to the AV node- consequently, the perkunji fibres will stimulate their own signal that will cause contraction of the ventricles.
What is ventricular escape?
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