There are two types of neurons found in the SNS: sensory neurons, which typically have long dendrites and short axons, and carry messages from sensory receptors to the CNS, and motor neurons, which have a long axon and short dendrites and transmit signals from the CNS to muscles or glands. Neurons are also the longest cells of the body, a single axon can be several feet long. The average adult brain contains about 100 billion neurons. Both axons and dendrites are surrounded by a white protective coating called the myelin sheath. The dendrites receive information from other nearby cells and transmit the signals to the soma and the axon carries signals away from the neuron. NeuronsĪ neuron consists of a cell body, the soma, which contains the nucleus and surrounding cytoplasm, several short thread-like projections, called dendrites, and of one long filament, called the axon. Neurons transmit nerve signals and are surrounded by glial cells, that provide mechanical and physical support as well as electrical insulation between neurons. Description Nervous tissueĪll nervous tissue-including that of the SNS-consists of two main cell types: neurons and glial cells. Sensory nerves convey nerve impulses from the sense organs to the central nervous system (CNS), while motor nerves convey nerve impulses from the CNS to skeletal muscle effectors. It includes both sensory and motor nerves.
The SNS controls voluntary activities, such as movement of skeletal muscles. Most organs/tissue are innervated with sympathetic ganglia.The somatic nervous system (SNS) is a division of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The SNS can also be thought of as the “E division” – embarrassment, emergency, exercise, and excitement. Sympathetic Nervous System – “fight or flight”
Muscarinic receptors – GPCRs located on effector/end organs. Nicotinic receptors – ion channels located on ganglia. Waste elimination – defecation and urinationĪcetylcholine interacts with two types of receptors:. Increased digestion – increased GI motility and secretions. Energy storage (glycogenesis, lipogenesis) – lower energy demand at rest. Decreased cardiac output (compared to sympathetic) – lower oxygen demand when at rest. Most organs/tissues are innervated with parasympathetic ganglia.ĮXCEPTIONS – most blood vessels and all sweat glands only have sympathetic innervation. The PNS can also be thought of as the “D” division – defecation, digestion, and diuresis. Parasympathetic Nervous System Parasympathetic Nervous System – “REST AND DIGEST” For the latter, acetylcholine and norepinephrine are released from postganglionic parasympathetic and sympathetic neurons, respectively. The ANS involves two steps of neurotransmission one at the ganglia (where acetylcholine serves as the neurotransmitter for both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems) and another at the innervated organs. The SoNS involves one nerve ganglion that communicates with the skeletal muscle. Reminder: NAChR is an ion channel coupled receptor. Once depolarized, the presynaptic neuron releases ACh, which goes on to stimulate the nicotinic receptor on the postsynaptic neuron. The image below is an example of cell-to-cell communication. Two important neurotransmitters are involved in the activity of the autonomic system: acetylcholine and noradrenaline, more commonly known as norepinephrine. Neurotransmitters, or chemical messengers, allow for cell-to-cell communication within the nervous system. Effector Organs – organs on which nerves from the autonomic and somatic nervous systems act. Somatic Nervous System – voluntary nervous system that controls via skeletal muscles. Autonomic System – involuntary nervous system composed of two divisions the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Peripheral Nervous System – composed of nerves outside of the brain and spinal chord including the afferent division (sends messages to CNS) and efferent division (sends messages away from the CNS). Central Nervous System – composed of brain and spinal cord.
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