Exploring the Anatomy and Pharmacology of the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

💡 This video is a comparative lesson between the parasympathetic and sympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system.

💡 The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary muscle movements, such as smooth muscles and cardiac muscles, as well as the secretion of exocrine glands.

💡 Three criteria are used to differentiate the parasympathetic and sympathetic branches.

🧠 The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems have different criteria for classification.

🔍 The criteria include the position and size of the pre- and post-ganglionic fibers, as well as the neurotransmitters involved.

📚 The parasympathetic nervous system originates in the brainstem or sacral region, while the sympathetic nervous system has a wider distribution.

🧠 The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches, which have different origins and pre-ganglionic fiber positions.

💡 The sympathetic branch originates between the T1 and L2 spinal segments and has pre-ganglionic fibers that are distant from the target organs.

💡 The parasympathetic branch originates from the cranial nerves and the sacral region, with pre-ganglionic fibers that are near the target organs.

🧠 The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems have different locations within the body.

⚡ In the sympathetic nervous system, the pre-ganglionic fiber is short and located near the spinal cord, while the post-ganglionic fiber is long and reaches the target organ.

🌿 The parasympathetic nervous system has the opposite pattern, with the pre-ganglionic fiber near the target organ and the post-ganglionic fiber shorter.

⭐️ The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for functions that oppose the sympathetic nervous system.

💓 The parasympathetic nervous system regulates the heart rate, maintaining a normal rhythm.

🚀 The sympathetic nervous system activates during situations of fear or stress, leading to an increase in heart rate and other functions.

🧠 The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems have opposite effects on the body.

💊 The key difference between the two systems is the neurotransmitters they use.

🔴🟢 The sympathetic system uses noradrenaline, while the parasympathetic system uses acetylcholine.

The video discusses the difference between adrenaline and noradrenaline.

Adrenaline is a hormone released into the bloodstream by the adrenal gland.

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