ANS Flashcards
1
Q
Sympathetic system: Sites of origin Length of fibres Location of ganglia Preganglionic fibre branching Distribution Types of response What is the effect of the symp
A
Thoracolumbar Short pre, Long Post Close to spinal cord Extensive preganglionic branching Wide distribution Diffused response Fight or flight
2
Q
Parasympathetic System: Sites of origin Length of fibres Location of ganglia Preganglionic fibre branching Distribution Types of response
A
Craniosacral Long Pre, short post Within or near effector organs Minimal Limited Discrete
3
Q
Parasympathetic has what neurotransmitters and receptors?
A
Ach released at nicotinic receptor.
Ach released at muscarinic receptor
4
Q
Sympathetic has what neurotransmitters and receptors?
A
Ach released at nicotinic receptor
NE/E released to adrenergic receptor