Autonomic System Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Two Neurotransmitters in CNS
A
Acetylcholine (ACh)
Norepinephrine (NE)
Released by Presynaptic Cell
2
Q
Chlinergic (what is it and what kind of divisions)
A
Release acetycholine
Preganglionic and postganglionic axons in parasymp are so
Only pregang axons in sympathetic division rare so
3
Q
Adrenergic
A
Release norepinephrine
Most of Postganglionic axons of the sympathetic system.
4
Q
Hypothalamus and the autonomic system
A
The integration and command center for autonomic functions
Contains nuclei that control visceral functions in both divisions of the ANS
Communicates with other CNS regions
5
Q
Autonomic Plexus’
A
Cardiac, Pulmonary, Esophageal, Celiac, superior mesenteric, inferior mesenteric, hypogastric
