Adrenergic nervous system
The adrenergic system or adrenergic nervous system (ANS) is a group of organs and nerves in which adrenaline (epinephrine) and/or noradrenaline (norepinephrine) act as neurotransmitters. ANS is counted as one of the main neurohormonal systems that regulate cardiovascular function, including smooth muscle tone.[1]
Components[]
The peripheral adrenergic nervous system consists of three main components:[2]
- The sympathetic nervous system (SNS), which comprises the autonomic outflow from the thoracic and high lumbar segments of the spinal cord;
- The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), which includes the outflow from the cranial nerves and the low lumbar and sacral spinal cord
- The enteric nervous system (ENS), which comprises intrinsic neurons in the wall of the gut.
References[]
- ^ Lymperopoulos A, Rengo G, Koch WJ (2013). "Adrenergic nervous system in heart failure: pathophysiology and therapy". Circulation Research. 113 (6): 739–753. doi:10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.113.300308. PMC 3843360. PMID 23989716.[permanent dead link]
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Categories:
- Central nervous system
- Norepinephrine
- Peripheral nervous system