Autonomic Nervous System
links: Peripheral Nervous System reference: 5-1-2021
Autonomic Nervous System #
The three divisions are the: sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric. Targets cardiac/smooth muscles, and glands (both endocrine and exocrine). Contraction or relaxation. Involuntary.
- Type B and C fibers.
- Uses acetylcholine (parasympathetic, or sweat glands (sympathetic)) and noradrenaline (sympathetic).
- Preganglionic & Post-ganglionic.