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| Issue 5 (1995) Article 6 | Go to page: 1 2 |
Table 1: Responses of major organs to autonomic nerve impulses
| Organ | Sympathetic Stimulation | Parasympathetic Stimulation |
|---|---|---|
| Heart | Increased heart rate beta1 (& beta2) | Decreased heart rate |
| Increased force of contraction beta1 (& beta2) | Decreased force of contraction | |
| Increased conduction velocity | Decreased conduction velocity | |
| Arteries | Constriction (alpha1) | Dilation |
| Dilation (beta2) | ||
| Veins | Constriction (alpha1) | |
| Dilation (beta2) | ||
| Lungs | Bronchial muscle relaxation (beta2) | Bronchial muscle contraction |
| Increased bronchial gland secretions | ||
| Gastro- intestinal tract |
Decreased motility (beta2) | Increased motility |
| Contraction of sphincters (alpha) | Relaxation of sphincters | |
| Liver | Glycogenolysis (beta2 & alpha) | Glycogen synthesis |
| Gluconeogenesis (beta2 & alpha) | ||
| Lipolysis (beta2 & alpha) | ||
| Kidney | Renin secretion (beta2) | |
| Bladder | Detrusor relaxation (beta2) | Detrusor contraction |
| Contraction of sphincter (alpha) | Relaxation of sphincter | |
| Uterus | Contraction of pregnant uterus (alpha) | |
| Relaxation of pregnant and non-pregnant uterus (beta2) | ||
| Eye | Dilates pupil (alpha) | Constricts pupil |
| Increased lacrimal gland secretions | ||
| Submandibular & parotid glands | Viscous salivary secretions (alpha) | Watery salivary secretions |
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