Understanding Pathophysiology, 6e
Understanding Pathophysiology, 6e
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780323354097
Author: Sue E. Huether RN PhD, Kathryn L. McCance RN PhD
Publisher: Elsevier Science
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To explain: The structural and functional divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS).

Concept introduction: The autonomic nervous system is a functional division of the peripheral nervous system. It involves two autonomic neurons in the efferent pathway, namely preganglionic neurons and postganglionic neurons. The cell body of the preganglionic neurons is in the central nervous system (CNS), whereas the postganglionic neurons lie entirely outside the CNS. ANS regulates the internal environment of the body through the involuntary control of the organ system. It innervates the involuntary cardiac muscles, smooth muscles, and glands; it also detects the sensory stimuli such as pH, salinity, and blood pressure. The functions of the ANS include secretion and metabolism control.

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