Autonomic nervous system - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The autonomic nervous system ( ANS or visceral nervous system ) is the part of the peripheral nervous system that acts as a control system functioning largely below the level of consciousness, a...
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parasympathetic nervous system ... Two more facts about the sympathetic nervous system: the synapse in the sympathetic ganglion uses acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter; the synapse of the post-ganglionic neuron with the target organ uses the neurotransmitter called norepinephrine.
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In short, the parasympathetic system returns the body functions to normal after they have been altered by sympathetic stimulation. In times of danger, the sympathetic system prepares the body for violent activity.
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PostPost-ganglionic ganglionic neurotransmitter for the neurotransmitter for the parasympathetic nervous system parasympathetic nervous system;
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In general, its action is in opposition to that of the sympathetic nervous system, which is the other part of the autonomic system. It cannot be said that one system, the sympathetic, always has a excitatory role and the other, the parasympathetic, an inhibitory role;
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Cholinergic receptors (receptors binding acetylcholine) also are found in the sympathetic system (as well as the parasympathetic system). Nicotinic cholinergic receptors cause sympathetic postganglionic neurons, adrenal chromaffin cells, and parasympathetic postganglionic neurons to fire and release their chemicals.
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overview of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems ... In physiological terms, the parasympathetic system is concerned with conservation and restoration of energy, as it causes a reduction in heart rate and blood pressure, and facilitates digestion ... Parasympathetic nervous system Sympathetic nervous system...
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The Medscape Journal ... Allergy & Clinical Immunology ... Sympathetic Nervous System...
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Two studies were performed to determine whether the attenuation of baroreflex control of heart rate during late pregnancy in conscious rabbits is due to changes in parasympathetic (Para) or sympathetic (Sym) control of the heart. ... Parasympathetic Nervous System [drug effects] [physiology]
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