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abarnes

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A nurse is assessing a client experiencing anxiety and observes increased sweating and goose flesh. The nurse understands that these are the result of which substance?
 
  A) Acetylcholine
  B) Norepinephrine
  C) Serotonin
  D) Histamine

Question 2

A group of nursing students is reviewing the various neurotransmitters. The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which of the following as a neuropeptide?
 
  A) Melatonin
  B) Serotonin
  C) Glutamate
  D) Gamma-aminobutyric acid


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
The sympathetic response associated with anxiety that leads to piloerection and sweating results from norepinephrine. Acetylcholine has no effect on the pilomotor muscles and sweat glands. Serotonin plays a role in the control of appetite, sleep, and mood states. Histamine controls gastric secretions and the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Melatonin is classified as a neuropeptide. Serotonin is classified as a biogenic amine. Glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid are amino acids.


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