SC121 Human Anatomy and Physiology

SC 121 ELVHS Human Anatomy and Physiology Questions

Question Sheet #1 - 

Atropine

 What kind of drug is this? What is its general classification / drug action?

Describe its specific cellular site & mode of action. What does it do at the level of cellular communication? Which branch of the nervous system is directly being affected? How?

 Name& explain 3 common uses of this drug.

What is its overall goal of action? What’s the BIG PICTURE? autonomic nervous system and its effects? How does it affect the overall

What are the signs of atropine poisoning/overdose?

 How do organophosphates, e.g., sarin gas poisoning, affect human physiology (need much more detailed information than provided in class)?

 Explain how atropine can be used to counter organophosphate poisoning, e.g., sarin gas poisoning. Our military are often provided atropine pens as part of their frontline resources.

list your citations (at least 2 – no pharmaceutical companies or wikis)

 Instructions for this Assignment: DO NOT INCLUDE THIS PAGE WHEN TURNING IN YOUR WORK.

? Answer the questions asked in the space below each question – this is NOT an essay or term paper. The space available is not fixed, adjust as necessary. ? The final product should not be more than 3 pages. 3 pages MAX.. This should require you to be succinct in your answers.

 ? Do NOT copy selections from texts, sites, et al. Use your own words and show me you know what you are talking about. If you use clinical terms that you do not know the definitions of, then define them. Plagiarism will be noticed and result in a zero on this assignment. THere is software to check exactly this. ? Do NOT just provide lists. While a simple list can prove helpful they rarely provide explanations & descriptions ? This is a real world drug & issues that you may likely have to deal with in your career and/or home life – treat them as such. Show some effort to truly understand and explain what’s going on with drugs such as this.