Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) | Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) | Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous SystemsShow more

Let's review the anatomy and neurotransmitter of the autonomic nervous system parts. Understanding this system is crucial given the long COVID involving ANS.

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Reference:
PhD, John E. Hall; Michael E. Hall MD MSc. Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology (Guyton Physiology) 14th Edition (p. 721). Kindle Edition.

Definition
The autonomic nervous system is the portion of the nervous system that controls most visceral functions of the body. This system helps to control arterial pressure, gastrointestinal motility, gastrointestinal secretion, urinary bladder emptying, sweating, body temperature, and many other activities. Some of these activities are controlled almost entirely and some only partially by the autonomic nervous system.

Lippincott's pharmacology: Drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system