Sympathetic Flashcards
1
Q
Effect on the contraction of cardiac muscle
A
- increases
results in an increased cardiac output of blood
2
Q
Effect on smooth muscle in wall of bronchioles
A
- relaxes
results in the bore of the tube becoming dilated allowing an increased volume of air to enter the lungs
3
Q
Effect on smooth muscle in wall of digestive tract
A
- contraction decreases
results in a decreased rate of peristalsis
4
Q
Effect on secretory glands in intestinal wall
A
- inhibited
results in decreased production of intestinal secretions
5
Q
Effect on adrenal gland
A
- stimulated
results in an increased rate of secretion of hormones
