Exam 2 Flashcards
The autonomic nervous system is part of the nervous system and is
composed of the Sympathetic and the Parasympathetic systems.
The autonomic nervous system is part of the nervous system and is
composed of the Sympathetic and the Parasympathetic systems.
The autonomic nervous system, along with the endocrine system, exerts
control over the functions of many organs and tissue in the body.
The autonomic nervous system, along with the endocrine system, exerts
control over the functions of many organs and tissue in the body.
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Innervates visceral organs (smooth muscles), glands and blood vessels
Innervates visceral organs (smooth muscles), glands and blood vessels
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Controls the function of different visceral organs and regulates them.
Controls the function of different visceral organs and regulates them.
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
It has afferent and efferent pathways.
It has afferent and efferent pathways.
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
The efferent fibers have their cell bodies in the spinal cord, and they
reach the sympathetic ganglia on both sides of the vertebral column.
The efferent fibers have their cell bodies in the spinal cord, and they
reach the sympathetic ganglia on both sides of the vertebral column.
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
The parasympathetic efferents reach their ganglia at or near the organs.
The parasympathetic efferents reach their ganglia at or near the organs.
Function of the ANS
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
Functions at most part at the subconscious level
*Sympathetic system:
prepares and mobilizes the body in emergency cases
e.g.: during exercise, fear…
Sympathetic stimulation leads to:
increased heart rate, constriction of the arterioles of the skin and intestine,
(but, dilatation of those of the skeletal muscle), which raises the blood pressure, sympathetic stimulation leads to dilation of the pupils, sphincters close, hair stands and sweating occurs.
*Parasympathetic system:
conserves and stores the energy
e.g.: during sleep
Parasympathetic stimulation leads to :
Decrease in heart rate, pupil constriction, increased peristalsis, increased
glandular activity, sphincters open, bladder wall is contracted.
Function of the ANS
Sympathetic
Functions at most part at the subconscious level
*Sympathetic system:
prepares and mobilizes the body in emergency cases
e.g.: during exercise, fear…
Sympathetic stimulation leads to:
increased heart rate, constriction of the arterioles of the skin and intestine,
(but, dilatation of those of the skeletal muscle), which raises the blood pressure, sympathetic stimulation leads to dilation of the pupils, sphincters close, hair stands and sweating occurs.
Function of the ANS
Parasympathetic
Functions at most part at the subconscious level
*Parasympathetic system:
conserves and stores the energy
e.g.: during sleep
Parasympathetic stimulation leads to :
Decrease in heart rate, pupil constriction, increased peristalsis, increased
glandular activity, sphincters open, bladder wall is contracted.
Organization of the ANS
- Synapses between neurons are made in the autonomic ganglia.
- -Parasympathetic ganglia are located in or near the effector organs.
- -Sympathetic ganglia are located in the paravertebral chain. - Preganglionic neurons have their cell bodies in the CNS and synapse in autonomic ganglia.
- preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system originate in spinal cord segments T1-L3, or the thoracolumbar region.
- Preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic nervous system originate in the nuclei of cranial nerves and in spinal cord segments S2-S4, or the craniosacral region.
- Postganglionic neurons of both divisions have their cell bodies in the autonomic ganglia and synapse on effector organs (heart, blood vessels, sweat glands
- Adrenal medulla is a specialized ganglion of the sympathetic nervous system.
- Preganglionic fibers synapse directly on chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla.
- The chromaffin cells secrete epinephrine (80%) and norepinephrine (20%) into the circulation.
* Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal medulla that secretes excessive amounts of catecholamines and with increased excretion of 3-methoxy-4-hydroxymandelic acid (VMA).
Anatomical organization
of the ANS:
Efferent sympathetic outflow:
Sympathetic: (thoraco-lumbar)
Origin: cell bodies lie the lateral horn
of the T1- L2/3 spinal cord.
Parasympathetic: (cranio-sacral)
Origin: CN III, CN VII, CNIX and CN X
and S1, S2, S3 (pelvic splanchnic nerve).
Anatomical organization
Sympathetic system:
Efferent sympathetic outflow:
Origin: cell bodies lie the lateral horn
of the T1- L2/3 spinal cord.
Receptors
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Systems
Sympathetic system: Adrenergic receptors : Alpha receptors: α-1 and α-2 Beta receptors: β-1 and β-2 Dopamine receptors: D1 and D2
Parasympathetic system:
Cholinergic receptors:
Nicotinic receptors
Muscarinic receptors
Receptors
Parasympathetic System
Parasympathetic system:
Cholinergic receptors:
Nicotinic receptors
Muscarinic receptors
Receptors
Sympathetic System
Sympathetic system: Adrenergic receptors : Alpha receptors: α-1 and α-2 Beta receptors: β-1 and β-2 Dopamine receptors: D1 and D2
Neurotransmitters of the
Autonomic Nervous System
Neurotransmitters :
- Adrenergic neurons release norepinephrine as the neurotransmitter.
- Cholinergic neurons, whether in the sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous system, release acetylcholine (Ach) as the neurotransmitter.
- Peptidergic neurons in the parasympathetic nervous system release peptides such as vasoactive inhibitory peptide and substance P.
Receptor types in the Autonomic Nervous System
Adrenergic receptors (adrenoreceptors)
Alpha 1 receptors
- are located on vascular smooth muscle of the skin and splanchnic regions, the gastrointestinal (GI) and bladder sphincters, and the radial muscle of the iris.
- produce excitation (contraction ,constriction).
Are equally sensitive to norepinephrine and epinephrine. However, only norepinephrine released from adrenergic neurons is present in high enough concentration to activate alpha 1 receptors.
Mechanism of action : G protein alpha stimulator, Phospholipase C, formation of inositol 1,4,5-triphospate (IP3) and increase in intracellular (Ca+).
The effect of a neurotransmitter or endocrine hormone depends on the type AND location of the receptor
(clinical point)
over secretion of alpha 1 or over secretion of NE leads to hypertension
Receptor types in the Autonomic Nervous System
Adrenergic receptors (adrenoreceptors)
Alpha 2 receptors
- are located in presynaptic nerve terminals, platelets. Fat cells, and the walls of the GI tract.
- often produce inhibition (relaxation or dilation).
- Mechanism of action: G protein alpha inhibitor, inhibition of adenylate cyclase and decrease in cyclic adenosine monophosphate (CAMP).
Presynaptic nerve terminal = neuron
Receptor types in the Autonomic Nervous System
Adrenergic receptors (adrenoreceptors)
Beta 1 receptors
- are located in the sinoatrial (SA) node, atrioventricular (AV) node, and ventricular muscle of the heart.
- produce excitation (increased heart rate, increased conduction velocity, increased contractility).
- are sensitive to both norepinephrine and epinephrine, and are more sensitive than alpha1 receptors.
- Mechanism of action: activation G protein alpha stimulator, activation of adenylate cyclase and increase in cAMP.
Location: heart
(clinical point)
over stimulation of B1 or over secretion of NE leads to palpitation, tachycardia, arrythmia
Treatment: B1 blocker
medicine: propranolol
blocks step 1 of NE/B1 drawing
If patient has palpitation or heart problem and at the same time is asthmatic you CAN NOT give them propranolol recognizes the B2 and blocks the B2 which has side effect on bronchi
instead give patient medicine: Atenolol
Atenolol is only B1 blocker so asthma and heart problem patient can utilize it
Receptor types in the Autonomic Nervous System
Adrenergic receptors (adrenoreceptors)
Beta 2 receptors
- are located on vascular smooth muscle of skeletal muscle, bronchial smooth muscle, and in the walls of the GI tract and bladder.
- produce relaxation (dilation of vascular smooth muscle, dilation of bronchioles, relaxation of the bladder wall.)
- are more sensitive to epinephrine than to norepinephrine.
- are more sensitive to epinephrine than the alpha 1 receptors.
- Mechanism of action: same as for beta 1 receptors.
B2 agonist
Medicine: Albuterol
acts as B2 and can be used in place of B2 to relax bronchi
Receptor types in the Autonomic Nervous System
Cholinergic receptors (cholinoreceptors)
Nicotinic receptors
- are located in the autonomic ganglia of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, at the neuromuscular junction, and in the adrenal medulla. The receptors at these are similar, but not identical.
- are activated by Ach or nicotine.
- produce excitation.
- are blocked by ganglionic blockers in the autonomic ganglia, but not at the neuromuscular junction.
- Mechanism of action: Ach binds to alpha subunits of the nicotinic Ach receptor, The nicotinic Ach receptors are also ion channels for Na+ and K+.
Receptor types in the Autonomic Nervous System
Cholinergic receptors (cholinoreceptors)
Muscarinic receptors
- are located in the heart, smooth muscle, and glands.
- are inhibitory in the heart (decreased heart rate, decreased conduction velocity in AV node).
- are excitatory in smooth muscle and glands (increased GI motility, increased secretion).
- are activated by Ach and muscarine.
- are blocked by atropine.
-Mechanism of action:
Heart SA node: inhibition of adenylate cyclase, which leads to opening of K+ channels, slowing of the rate of spontaneous Phase 4 depolarization, and decreased heart rate
- Smooth muscle and glands: formation of IP3 and increase in intracellular (Ca2+).
Autonomic centers-brain stem and hypothalamus
- Medulla
- Vasomotor center
- Respiratory center
- Swallowing, coughing, and vomiting centers - Pons
- Pneumotaxic center - Midbrain
- Micturition center - Hypothalamus
- Temperature regulation center
- Thirst and food intake regulatory centers
Pneumotaxiv = respiratory system
Micturition = renal system
Hypothalamus memory, learning, sexual behavior connected to limbic system(emotional behavior) body temperature endocrine system