Autonomic Nervous System Flashcards
preganglionic neuron of sympathetic
within the spine (T1-L2)
preganglionic neuron of parasympathetic
brain or sacral region
postganglionic neuron of parasympathetic
usually near or on the target organ
postganglionic neuron of parasympathetic
next to spinal cord
sympathetic system usually _
inhibits internal visceral organs
parasympathetic system typically _ internal visceral organs
stimulates
sympathetic effect on HR
increases
parasympathetic effect on HR
decreases
sympathetic effect on bronchiole diameter
increases
parasympathetic effect on bronchiole diameter
decreases
sympathetic effect on glyogenolysis
increases
parasympathetic effect on glycogenolysis
decreases
sympathetic effect on gut peristalsis
decreases
parasympathetic effect on gut peristalsis
increases
sympathetic effect on sweat glands
increases secretion
parasympathetic effect on sweat glands
no effect
parasympathetic effect on pupils
constricts
sympathetic effect on pupils
dilation
sympathetic effect on adrenal medulla
increases (increase in BP)
parasympathetic effect on adrenal medulla
no effect
sympathetic to peripheral viscera route
ventral root –> spinal nerve –> white ramus –> paravertebral ganglion –> gray ramus –> spinal nerve –> dorsal/ventral primary ramus
sympathetic to internal viscera
ventral root –> white ramus –> paravertebral ganglion –> internal visceral organs (does not complete circle around paravertebral ganglia back to spinal nerve)
sympathetics to head
ventral root (T1-T4) –> spinal nerve (T1-T4) –> white ramus –> sympathetic chain –> synapse in superior cervical ganglion –> postganglionic fibers follow arteries to head
sympathetics to thoracic viscera
ventral root (T1-T4) –> spinal nerve (T1-T4) –> white ramus –> sympathetic chain –> synapse in thoracic paravertebral ganglia –> postganglionic fibers are cardiac nerves –> cardiac plexus –> organs
sympathetic to abdominal & pelvic viscera
ventral root (T5-L2) –> spinal nerve (T5-L2) –> white ramus –> sympathetic chain –> splanchnic nerves –> synapse in prevertebral ganglia –> postganglionic fibers follow arteries to organs
greater thoracic splanchnics
preganglionic fibers for T5-T9 –> synapse at celiac ganglion
lesser thoracic splanchnics
preganglionic fibers for T10-T11 –> synapse at superior mesenteric ganglion
least thoracic splanchnic
preganglionic fiber for T12 –> synapse at aorticorenal ganglion
lumbar splanchnics
preganglionic fibers for L1-L2 –> synapse at inferior mesenteric ganglion
vagus nerve
preganglionic fiber for parasympathetic (cranial nerve X)
pelvic splanchnics
preganglionic fibers for parasympathetic (S2-S4)
all preganglionic neurotransmitters are _
acetylcholine
parasympathetic postganglionic NT
acetylcholine –> internal visceral organs
sympathetic postganglionic NT for sweat glands
Ach
sympathetic postganglionic NT for blood vessels
Ach or norepinephrine
sympathetic postganglionic NT for internal visceral organs
norepinephrine