Define the Autonomic Nervous System of Eye Terms Flashcards

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Alpha1 receptors cause (pupil)
Mydriasis via the pupillary dilator (radial mm.)
M3 receptors cause (pupil)
Miosis via pupillary constrictor (sphincter)
Ciliary muscles via M3 can cause
(+) Cyclospasm (contraction) and (-) accomodation (relaxation)
Beta2 receptors cause
Secretory epithelium of the ciliary body to produce aqueous humour.
Alpha1 agonists will cause __________ of the eye.
Mydriasis (ex. phenylephrine)
A way to increase outflow of aqueous humour is via
Ciliary muscle contraction, which causes opening of the canal of Schlemm, thereby decreasing intraocular pressure.