1. Differentiate the parasympathetic system and the sympathetic system regarding: (a) site of origin of pre-ganglionic fibers (b) neurotransmitters released by post-ganglionic neurons (c) neurotransmitter receptors on target organs
1. Differentiate the parasympathetic system and the sympathetic system regarding: (a) site of origin of pre-ganglionic fibers (b) neurotransmitters released by post-ganglionic neurons (c) neurotransmitter receptors on target organs
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1. Differentiate the parasympathetic system and the sympathetic system regarding:
(a) site of origin of pre-ganglionic fibers
(b) neurotransmitters released by post-ganglionic neurons
(c) neurotransmitter receptors on target organs
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The part of the nervous system that controls bodily functions which are not controlled voluntarily such as breathing, heart beat regulation, digestion etc., is known as the atomic nervous system. It has two antagonistic and anatomically separated divisions that are sympathetic and parasympatric system.
The sympathetic nervous system is thoracolumber in nature while parasympathetic nervous system is craniosacral in nature.
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