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Autonomic Nervous System - Coggle Diagram
Autonomic Nervous System
Sympathetic
Neurotransmitters
Secretions
Preganglionic
Cholinergic
Postganglionic
Adrenergic
Cholinergic
Actions
Chemical mediators
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Termination
Acetylcholinesterase
Monoamine oxidase
Control
Location
Thoracic & Lumbar regions
Parasympathetic
Neurotransmitters
Secretions
Preganglionic
Cholinergic
Postganglionic
Cholinergic
Actions
Termination
Acetylcholinesterase
Control
Location
Brain & Sacral region
Similarities
Part of PNS
Functions involuntarily
Hypothalamus
Medulla oblongata
Reflex control
Regulates viscera
Examples
Constriction of iris
Contraction of gallbladder
Increase gallbladder secretion
Increase salivary gland secretion
Decrease heart contraction rate
Contraction of bladder
Relaxation of urethral sphincter
Erection of penis/clitoris
Examples
Increase apocrine gland secretion
Increase eccrine gland secretion
Dilation of iris
Increased adrenal medulla secretion
Relax gallbladder
Contract anal sphincter
Reduce pancreatic secretion
Increased heart contraction rate