Contents
SYMPATHETIC EFFECTS
ORGAN SYSTEM, ORGAN OR TISSUE
SYMPATHETIC ACTIVATION
ASSOCIATED SNS DISORDERS
BRAIN
Arousal
Hyperactivity
HYPOTHALAMUS
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EYES
Pupil dilation
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LACHRYMAL
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SALIVARY GLANDS
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THYROID
Increase
Hyperactivity
HEART INTROPY
Increase
High BP
CHRONOTROPY
Increase
Tachycardia
LUNGS - BRONCHI
Increase = constriction
Decrease = dilation
Increase = asthma, COPD
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VENTILATION
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UPPER GI
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LOWER GI
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Irritable bowel syndrome
PANCREAS
Increase insulin
Shock or coma
LIVER
Release glucose and nutrients
Hyperactivity
SPLANCHNIC SYSTEM
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ADRENAL GLANDS
Increase = release catecholamines
Decrease = less volume
Increase = hyperactivity
Decrease = hypoactivity
KIDNEYS
Decrease volume
Dehydration
RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN
Increase = more volume, thirsty
Decrease = less volume
Increase = hypertension
Decrease = hypotension
BLADDER
Increase sphincter tone
Persistent full feeling
SEX FUNCTION - FEMALE
Orgasm
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ESTROGEN
Increase
?
SEX FUNCTION - MALE
Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation, impotence
TESTOSTERONE
Increase
Rage
PERIPHERAL VASCULATURE
Increase = vasodilation
Decrease = vasoconstriction
Increase = hypertension
Decrease = hypotension
SWEAT GLANDS
Increase = sweating, reduce core temperature
Decrease = conserve core temperature
Increase = hyperhidrosis
Decrease = anhidrosis
PARASYMPATHETIC EFFECTS
ORGAN SYSTEM, ORGAN OR TISSUE
PARASYMPA-
THETIC ACTIVATION
ASSOCIATED PSNS DISORDERS
BRAIN
Induce sleep
Depression
HYPOTHALAMUS
Activate
Growth and development
EYES
Pupil constriction
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LACHRYMAL
Tearing
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SALIVARY GLANDS
Salivation
Sjøgren's disease
THYROID
Decrease
Hypoactivity
HEART - INTROPY
Decrease
Hypoactivity
HEART - CHRONOTOPY
Decrease
Bradycardia
LUNGS - BRONCHI
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VENTILATION
Increase = slow breathing
Decrease = fast breathing
Increase = hypoxia
Decrease = short of breath
Upper GI
Increase = more motility
Decrease = less motility
Increase = GERD (overactivity)
Decrease = GERD (underactivity), gastroparesis
LOWER GI
Increase = more motility
Decrease = less motility
Increase = diarrhea
Decrease = constipation
PANCREAS
Decrease insulin
Diabetes Mellitus
LIVER
Store glucose and nutrients
Hypoactivity
SPLANCHNIC SYSTEM
Increase = open
Decrease = closed
Hypovolemia
ADRENAL GLANDS
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KIDNEYS
Increase volume
Hyperhydration
RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN
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BLADDER
Decrease sphincter tone - voiding
Frequent urination
SEX FUNCTION - FEMALE
Vaginal lubrication
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ESTROGEN
Decrease
Perimenopause
SEX FUNCTION - MALE
Erection
No ejaculation
TESTOSTERONE
Decrease
Impotence
PERIPHERAL VASCULATURE
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SWEAT GLANDS
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