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Objectives
Briefly describe autonomic nervous system
Describe main functions of parasympathetic and
sympathetic system
Overview
The autonomic nervous system functions outside of our
conscious awareness
The autonomic nervous system makes routine adjustments
in our bodys systems
The autonomic nervous system:
Regulates body temperature
Coordinates cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and
reproductive functions
Parasympathetic division
Also called the craniosacral division
Known as the rest and digest system
Major components
Neuron
Sensory- Afferent
Motor Efferent
Neurotransmitter
endogenous chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse
Neurotransmitters
Acetylcholine
Pre -ganglionic Neurotransmitter for both systems
Post -ganglionic neurotransmitter for the parasympathetic
nervous system
Norepinephrine
Post -ganglionic neurotransmitter for the sympathetic Nervous
system
Synapse
Junction of Pre and Post synaptic neurons
Level of
Autonomic Control
Sympathetic ganglion
Adrenal Medulla
This area of the nervous system is also stimulated by
the release of norepinephrine.
This releases
noradrenalin & adrenalin
These are released into the body to also react with receptors
and prolong the effects of sympathetic stimulation
Sympathetic Stimulation
Parasympathetic Stimulation
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