A CH 20 autonomic nervous system Flashcards
Origin of postganglionic fiber
Sympathetic
Sympathetic ganglion chain = sympathetic trunk
Origin of preganglionic fiber
Sympathetic
Thoracic and lumbar region of the spinal cord
Length of preganglionic fiber
Sympathetic
Short
Type of postganglionic fiber
Sympathetic
Cholinergic
Length of postganglionic fiber
Sympathetic
Long
Type of postganglionic fiber
Sympathetic
Adrenergic
Receptor types sympathetic
Pre to post
Post to organ
Pre to post it nicotinic
Post to organ is alpha and or beta
Dominance sympathetic
Fight or flight
Types of discharge sympathetic
Frequently a mass discharge of the whole system
Origin of preganglionic fiber
Parasympathetic
Cranial and sacral region of spinal cord
Origin of postganglionic fiber
Parasympathetic
Terminal ganglia or near effector organs
Length of preganglionic fiber
Parasympathetic
Long
Type of preganglionic fiber
Parasympathetic
Cholinergic
Length of postgagnlionic fiber
Parasympathetic
Short
Type of postganglionic fiber
Parasympathetic
Cholinergic