Parasympathetic + Sympathetic Effects on Target Organism Flashcards
Sympathetic Nervous System: Eye
Alpha; Dilation of pupils
Parasympathetic Nervous System: Eye
Constriction of Pupils
Sympathetic Nervous System: Salivary Glands
Alpha, Beta 2; Mucus
Parasympathetic Nervous System: Salivary Glands
Watery
Sympathetic Nervous System: Heart
Beta 1; Increased heart rate
Parasympathetic Nervous System: Heart
Lowers heart rate
Sympathetic Nervous System: Arterioles/ Veins
Alpha; Constriction of arterioles/ veins
Parasympathetic Nervous System: Arterioles/ Veins
Arterioles and Veins not innervated by PNS
Sympathetic Nervous System: Lungs
Beta 2; Dilation of lungs
Parasympathetic Nervous System: Lungs
Constriction of lungs
Sympathetic Nervous System: GI Tract
Alpha, Beta 2; Decreased digestion
Parasympathetic Nervous System: GI Tract
Increased digestion
Sympathetic Nervous System: Endocrine Pancreas
Alpha; Decrease in insulin
Parasympathetic Nervous System: Endocrine Pancreas
Increase in insulin
Sympathetic Nervous System: Adrenal Medulla
Releases epinephrine into the bloodstream
Parasympathetic Nervous System: Adrenal Medulla
Adrenal Medulla not innervated by PNS
Sympathetic Nervous System: Urinary Bladder
Alpha, Beta 2; Urine retention
Parasympathetic Nervous System: Urinary Bladder
Urine release
Sympathetic Nervous System: Adipose Tissue
Beta 3; Fat breakdown
Parasympathetic Nervous System: Adipose Tissue
Adipose tissue not innervated by PNS
Sympathetic Nervous System: “Male” Sex Organs
Alpha; Ejaculation
Parasympathetic Nervous System: “Male” Sex Organs
Erection
Sympathetic Nervous System: Lymphoid Tissue
Alpha, Beta 2; Immune System
Parasympathetic Nervous System: Lymphoid Tissue
Lymphoid tissue not innervated by PNS