T3 Autonomic NS Flashcards
Efferent activity of the ANS is largely regulated by what?
reflexes, baroreceptor
What is the baroreceptor reflex?
located in the major systemic arteries sensing blood pressure.
What happens if BP decreases?
sensory impulses to the vasomotor center of the brainstem decreases. Heart rate increases and vascular resistance increases.
Preganglionic neurons of ANS cell bodies are located where?
within the CNS
Postganglionic neurons of ANS cell bodies are located where?
peripheral ganglia
Preganglionic neurons of the ANS are myelinated or unmyelinated?
myelinated
Postganglionic neurons of the ANS are myelinated or unmyelinated?
unmyelinated
Preganglionic neurons use what neurotransmitter?
Ach
Postganglionic neurons use what neurotransmitter?
ach (parasympathetic) and norepinephrine (sympathetic)
What is the result of the sympathetic stimulation of ANS on glands?
secretion of large amounts of sweat
What is the result of the parasympathetic stimulation of ANS on glands?
strongly stimulates lacrimal, nasal, salivary and GI glands of upper tract.
What is the result of the sympathetic stimulation of ANS on heart?
increase in heart rate and strength of contraction
What is the result of the parasympathetic stimulation of ANS on heart?
decrease in heart rate and strength of contraction
What is the result of the sympathetic stimulation of ANS on systemic blood vessels?
constricts most blood vessels
What is the result of the parasympathetic stimulation of ANS on systemic blood vessels?
has almost no effect
What is the result of the sympathetic stimulation of ANS on arterial pressure?
results in acute increase in arterial pressure but little long term
What is the result of the parasympathetic stimulation of ANS on arterial pressure?
decreases pumping of heat but little effect on bp
What is the result of the sympathetic stimulation of ANS in general?
inhibits most ectodermal structures (GI, respiratory, endocrine, auditory, urinary)
What is the result of the parasympathetic stimulation of ANS in general?
excites most endodermal structures
What is the result of the sympathetic stimulation of ANS on eyes?
pupil dilation
What is the result of the parasympathetic stimulation of ANS on eyes?
pupil constriction and lens focusing
What is the result of the sympathetic stimulation of ANS on GI tract?
strong stimulation inhibits peristalsis. GI tract is not normally dependent on sympathetic stimulation
What is the result of the parasympathetic stimulation of ANS on GI tract?
promotes peristalsis and relaxes sphincters
Where do the cell bodies of each sympathetic preganglionic neuron lie?
in the intermediolateral horn of the spinal cord
All preganglionic neurons are _______.
cholinergic
Where doe post-ganglionic sympathetic neurons pass?
through the gray rami
What type of fibers are postgang sympathetic?
C fibers
Post gang symp fiber innervate muscles that…?
constrict blood vessels, piloerect hair, and change heart rate and force of contraction
Cervical sympathetics supply the face and thoracic viscera and are considered _________.
postsynaptic
What are the functions of the cervical/thoracic sympathetic chain?
- coronary artery dilation
- increase heart rate
- bronchodilation
What is the location of the thoracic sympathetic chain?
lies against neck of ribs and costovertebral junction
There are 12 pairs of thoracic ganglia. T2 goes where?
to neck
There are 12 pairs of thoracic ganglia. T3-6 go where?
to thorax
There are 12 pairs of thoracic ganglia. T7-11 go where?
to abdomen
There are 12 pairs of thoracic ganglia. T12-L2 go where?
lower extremity
Splanchnic nerves are composed of _______ fibers and visceral sensory fibers.
pregang
What do the splanchnic nerves supply?
abdominal viscera
Where do the splanchnic nerves synapse?
prevertebral ganglia