Sympathetic Nervous System

Of nervous system and autonomic nervous system.

Originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels.

This concept's ID is @1~30021

Receptor

  • alpha receptor 0 facts

    Receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous...

  • beta receptor 0 facts

    Receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system...

Also contains

  • splanchnic nerve 0 facts

    Any of several nerves of the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system that...

  • solar plexus 0 facts

    A large plexus of sympathetic nerves in the abdomen behind the stomach.