Human Anatomy and Physiology Autonomic nervous system
ANS organization
SNS - ANS comparison
SNS - ANS comparisons
ANS organization Parasympathetic Sympathetic Cranial, S2 & S4 Ganglia close to organ Sympathetic T1 - L2 Ganglia far from organ paravertebral
Effects of divisions
Naming nerves of the ANS All preganglionic are cholinergic (Ach) Postganglionic neurons of parasympathetic are cholinergic (Ach) Postganglionic neurons of sympathetic are adrenergic (norepinepherine)
Cholinergic receptors Receptors that bind Ach Types: Nicotinic receptors Location Postganglionic neurons (symp. & parasymp.) Adrenal medulla cells Skeletal muscle cells Effect: always stimulatory
Cholinergic receptors Types: Muscarinic receptors Location All parasympathetic target organs Some sympathetic target organs (i.e., sweat glands) Effect: inhibitory or stimulatory
Adrenergic receptors Receptors that bind norepinephrine Classes: alpha and beta Alpha - generally stimulatory Except for digestion Beta - generally inhibitory Except for heart
ANS control