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
Receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous...
- beta receptor
Receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system...
Also contains
- splanchnic nerve
Any of several nerves of the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system that...
- solar plexus
A large plexus of sympathetic nerves in the abdomen behind the stomach.