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The Nervous System:
Autonomic Nervous
System
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Steven Bassett
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Lincoln, Nebraska
- 2. Introduction
• The autonomic nervous system functions
outside of our conscious awareness
• The autonomic nervous system makes
routine adjustments in our body’s systems
• The autonomic nervous system:
• Regulates body temperature
• Coordinates cardiovascular, respiratory,
digestive, excretory, and reproductive
functions
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- 3. A Comparison of the Somatic and Autonomic
Nervous Systems
• Autonomic nervous system
• Axons innervate the visceral organs
• Has afferent and efferent neurons
• Afferent pathways originate in the visceral receptors
• Somatic nervous system
• Axons innervate the skeletal muscles
• Has afferent and efferent neurons
• Afferent pathways originate in the skeletal muscles
ANIMATION The Organization of the Somatic and
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Autonomic Nervous Systems
- 4. Subdivisions of the ANS
• The autonomic nervous system differs from the somatic
nervous system in the arrangement of the neurons connecting
the central nervous system to the effector organs.
• Visceral motor neurons in the CNS, known as preganglionic
neurons, send their axons, called preganglionic fibers, to
synapse on ganglionic neurons, whose cell bodies are located
outside the CNS, in autonomic ganglia.
• Axons from the ganglionic neurons are called postganglionic
fibers because they carry impulses away from the ganglion.
• Postganglionic fibers innervate peripheral tissues and organs,
such as cardiac and smooth muscle, adipose tissue, and
glands.
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- 5. Figure 17.1b Components and Anatomic Subdivisions of the ANS (Part 1 of 2)
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AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
THORACOLUMBAR DIVISION
Thoracic
nerves
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
T8
Anatomical subdivisions. At the thoracic and lumbar
levels, the visceral efferent fibers that emerge form the
sympathetic division, detailed in Figure 17.4. At the
cranial and sacral levels, the visceral efferent fibers
from the CNS form the parasympathetic division,
detailed in Figure 17.8.
(sympathetic
division of ANS)
CRANIOSACRAL DIVISION
(parasympathetic
division of ANS)
Cranial nerves
(N III, N VII, N IX,
and N X)
- 6. Figure 17.1b Components and Anatomic Subdivisions of the ANS (Part 2 of 2)
Thoracic
nerves
nerves (L1, L2 only)
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Sacral
nerves
(S2, S3, S4 only)
Lumbar
T9
T10
T11
T12
L1
L2
L3
L4
L5
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
Anatomical subdivisions. At the thoracic and lumbar
levels, the visceral efferent fibers that emerge form the
sympathetic division, detailed in Figure 17.4. At the
cranial and sacral levels, the visceral efferent fibers
from the CNS form the parasympathetic division,
detailed in Figure 17.8.
- 7. Subdivisions of the ANS
• Sympathetic division
• Thoracic and upper lumbar nerves synapse in ganglia
near the spinal cord
• Sympathetic activation results in:
• Increased metabolism and alertness
• Generally kicks in during times of exertion, stress, or
emergency
• Parasympathetic division
• Synapses are located near the target organ
• Parasympathetic activation results in:
• Energy conservation
• Generally predominant under resting conditions
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- 8. Figure 17.1a Components and Anatomic Subdivisions of the ANS
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AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Consists of 2 divisions
SYMPATHETIC
(thoracolumbar)
DIVISION
PARASYMPATHETIC
(craniosacral)
DIVISION
Preganglionic
neurons in
lateral gray horns of
spinal segments T1–L2
Preganglionic
neurons in brain
stem and in lateral
portion of anterior
gray horns of S2–S4
Send preganglionic
fibers to
Which send postganglionic
fibers to
Ganglia near
spinal cord
Ganglia in or
near target organs
Preganglionic fibers
release ACh (excitatory),
stimulating
ganglionic neurons
Preganglionic fibers
release ACh (excitatory),
stimulating
ganglionic neurons
Target organs Target organs
Most postganglionic
fibers release NE at
neuroeffector junctions
All postganglionic fibers
release ACh at
neuroeffector junctions
“Fight or flight”
response
“Rest and repose”
response
Functional components of the ANS
- 9. The Sympathetic Division
• Sympathetic division consists of:
• Preganglionic neurons between T1 and L2
• Two types of ganglionic neurons near the
vertebral columns: sympathetic chain
ganglia (lateral to the vertebral column) and
collateral ganglia (anterior to the vertebral
column)
• Specialized neurons in the interior of the
suprarenal gland
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- 10. The Sympathetic Division
• Sympathetic division
• Preganglionic neurons
• Cell bodies are in the lateral gray horns
• Axons enter the ventral roots
• Sympathetic chain ganglia (paravertebral
ganglia)
• Control effectors in the body wall, head, neck,
limbs, and thoracic cavity
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- 11. The Sympathetic Division
•Sympathetic division
• Collateral ganglia (prevertebral ganglia)
• Neurons innervate effectors in the abdominopelvic
cavity
• Specialized neurons
• Modified sympathetic ganglion in the suprarenal
gland
• Neurons release neurotransmitters that act like
hormones
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- 12. Figure 17.2 Organization of the Sympathetic Division of the ANS
Lateral gray
horns of spinal
segments
T1–L2
Preganglionic fibers
Postganglionic fibers
Hormones released
into circulation
KEY
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Sympathetic
chain ganglia
(paired)
Collateral
ganglia
(unpaired)
Suprarenal
medullae
(paired)
Preganglionic
Neurons
Ganglionic Neurons
Innervation by
postganglionic
fibers
Through release of
hormones into
the circulation
Target Organs
Visceral effectors
in thoracic cavity,
head, body wall,
and limbs
Visceral effectors
in abdominopelvic
cavity
Organs and systems
throughout body
Sympathetic Division of ANS
- 13. Figure 17.3a Sympathetic Pathways and Their General Functions
Spinal nerve Preganglionic
Autonomic ganglion
of left sympathetic chain
Sympathetic nerve
(postganglionic
fibers)
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Sympathetic Chain Ganglia
KEY
Preganglionic neurons
Ganglionic neurons
Innervates visceral
organs in thoracic
cavity via
sympathetic nerves
neuron
Autonomic ganglion of
right sympathetic chain
Innervates
visceral
effectors via
spinal nerves
White
ramus
Ganglionic
neuron
Gray ramus
Major effects produced by sympathetic postganglionic
fibers in spinal nerves:
• Constriction of cutaneous blood vessels, reduction
in circulation to the skin and to most other organs in
the body wall
• Acceleration of blood flow to skeletal muscles
and brain
• Stimulation of energy production and use by skeletal
muscle tissue
• Release of stored lipids from subcutaneous
adipose tissue
• Stimulation of secretion by sweat glands
• Stimulation of arrector pili
• Dilation of the pupils and focusing for distant objects
Major effects produced by postganglionic fibers
entering the thoracic cavity in sympathetic nerves:
• Acceleration of heart rate and increasing the
strength of cardiac contractions
• Dilation of respiratory passageways
- 14. Figure 17.4 Anatomical Distribution of Sympathetic Postganglionic Fibers
Superior
Middle
Inferior
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PONS
Cervical
sympathetic
ganglia
Gray rami to
spinal nerves
Greater
splanchnic
nerve
Superior
mesenteric
ganglion
Sympathetic nerves
Cardiac and
pulmonary
plexuses
Celiac ganglion
T1 T1
T2 T2
T3 T3
T4 T4
T5 T5
T6 T6
T7 T7
T8 T8
T9 T9
T10 T10
T11 T11
T12 T12
L1 L1
L2 L2
L3 L3
L4 L4
L5 L5 S1 S1 S2 S2
S3 S3 S4 S4 S5 S5
Postganglionic fibers
to spinal nerves
(innervating skin, blood
vessels, sweat glands,
arrector pili muscles,
adipose tissue)
Sympathetic
chain ganglia
Spinal cord
Coccygeal
ganglia (Co1)
fused together
(ganglion impar)
Preganglionic neurons
Ganglionic neurons
KEY
Lesser
splanchnic
nerve
Lumbar
splanchnic nerves Inferior
Sacral
splanchnic
nerves
Uterus Ovary
mesenteric
ganglion
Penis Scrotum Urinary bladder
Heart
Lung
Liver and
gallbladder
Stomach
Spleen
Pancreas
Large intestine
Small intestine
Suprarenal
medulla
Kidney
Eye
Salivary
glands
- 15. Figure 17.3b Sympathetic Pathways and Their General Functions
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Collateral Ganglia
Lateral gray horn
White
ramus
Collateral
Postganglionic ganglion
fibers
Splanchnic nerve
(preganglionic
fibers)
Innervates
visceral organs in
abdominopelvic
cavity
Major effects produced by preganglionic fibers
innervating the collateral ganglia:
• Constriction of small arteries and reduction in the
flow of blood to visceral organs
• Decrease in the activity of digestive glands and
organs
• Stimulation of the release of glucose from glycogen
reserves in the liver
• Stimulation of the release of lipids from adipose
tissue
• Relaxation of the smooth muscle in the wall of the
urinary bladder
• Reduction of the rate of urine formation at the
kidneys
• Control of some aspects of sexual function, such as
ejaculation in males
- 16. Figure 17.3c Sympathetic Pathways and Their General Functions
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The Suprarenal Medullae
Secretes
neurotransmitters
into general
circulation
Suprarenal
medullae
Preganglionic fibers
Endocrine cells
(specialized ganglionic
neurons)
Major effect produced by preganglionic fibers
innervating the suprarenal medullae:
• Release of epinephrine and norepinephrine into
the general circulation
- 17. Figure 17.5a Suprarenal Medulla
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Relationship of a suprarenal gland to a kidney
Cortex
Medulla
Suprarenal
gland
Right
kidney
- 18. The Sympathetic Division
• In summary:
• The sympathetic division of the ANS includes two sympathetic chains,
three collateral ganglia, and two suprarenal medullae.
• Preganglionic fibers are short because the ganglia are close to the spinal
cord.
• The postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic system are relatively longer
than those of the parasympathetic system.
• The sympathetic division shows extensive divergence.
• All preganglionic neurons release ACh at their synapses with ganglionic
neurons.
• The effector response depends on the function of the membrane receptor
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- 19. Figure 17.6 Sympathetic Postganglionic Nerve Endings
Preganglionic fiber
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(myelinated)
Ganglionic
neuron
Ganglion
Postganglionic fiber
(unmyelinated)
Varicosities
Mitochondrion
Vesicles containing
norepinephrine
5 mm
Schwann cell
cytoplasm
Smooth muscle cells Varicosities
- 20. Figure 17.4 Anatomical Distribution of Sympathetic Postganglionic Fibers
Superior
Middle
Inferior
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PONS
Cervical
sympathetic
ganglia
Gray rami to
spinal nerves
Greater
splanchnic
nerve
Superior
mesenteric
ganglion
Sympathetic nerves
Cardiac and
pulmonary
plexuses
Celiac ganglion
T1 T1
T2 T2
T3 T3
T4 T4
T5 T5
T6 T6
T7 T7
T8 T8
T9 T9
T10 T10
T11 T11
T12 T12
L1 L1
L2 L2
L3 L3
L4 L4
L5 L5 S1 S1 S2 S2
S3 S3 S4 S4 S5 S5
Postganglionic fibers
to spinal nerves
(innervating skin, blood
vessels, sweat glands,
arrector pili muscles,
adipose tissue)
Sympathetic
chain ganglia
Spinal cord
Coccygeal
ganglia (Co1)
fused together
(ganglion impar)
Preganglionic neurons
Ganglionic neurons
KEY
Lesser
splanchnic
nerve
Lumbar
splanchnic nerves Inferior
Sacral
splanchnic
nerves
Uterus Ovary
mesenteric
ganglion
Penis Scrotum Urinary bladder
Heart
Lung
Liver and
gallbladder
Stomach
Spleen
Pancreas
Large intestine
Small intestine
Suprarenal
medulla
Kidney
Eye
Salivary
glands
- 21. The Parasympathetic Division
• Parasympathetic Division
• Preganglionic neurons are in the brain stem and
sacral segments
• Preganglionic neurons do not diverge as much
as the sympathetic division
• Therefore, the parasympathetic division is more
localized and specific as compared to the
sympathetic division
• Postganglionic neurons are near (terminal) the
target organ or within (intramural) the target
organ
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- 22. Figure 17.7 Organization of the Parasympathetic Division of the ANS
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Parasympathetic Division of ANS
Preganglionic Neurons Ganglionic Neurons Target Organs
Ciliary ganglion
Pterygopalatine
and submandibular
ganglia
Otic ganglion
Intramural
ganglia
Intrinsic eye muscles
(pupil and lens shape)
Nasal glands, tear
glands, and salivary
glands
Visceral organs
of neck,
thoracic cavity,
and most of
abdominal cavity
N III
N VII
N IX
N X
Nuclei in
brain stem
Nuclei in
spinal cord
segments
S2–S4
Pelvic
nerves Intramural
ganglia
Visceral organs in
inferior portion of
abdominopelvic cavity
KEY
Preganglionic fibers
Postganglionic fibers
Parotid salivary gland
- 23. Figure 17.8 Autonomic Distribution of the Parasympathetic Output
KEY
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Pterygopalatine ganglion
PONS
N III
N VII
N IX
N X (Vagus)
Ciliary ganglion
Submandibular
ganglion
Otic ganglion
Autonomic plexuses
(see Figure 17.9)
Pelvic
nerves
Lacrimal gland
Eye
Salivary glands
Heart
Lungs
Liver and
gallbladder
Stomach
Spleen
Pancreas
Large intestine
Small intestine
Rectum
Kidney
Uterus Ovary Penis Scrotum Urinary bladder
S2
S3
S4
Spinal
cord
Preganglionic neurons
Ganglionic neurons
- 24. The Parasympathetic Division
• General functions of the parasympathetic division:
• Constriction of the pupils to restrict the amount of
light entering the eyes; assists in focusing on
nearby objects
• Secretion by digestive glands, including salivary
glands, gastric glands, duodenal and other
intestinal glands, the pancreas, and the liver
• Secretion of hormones that promote nutrient
absorption by peripheral cells
• Increased smooth muscle activity along the
digestive tract
• Stimulation and coordination of defecation
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- 25. The Parasympathetic Division
•General functions of the parasympathetic
division (continued)
• Contraction of the urinary bladder during
urination
• Constriction of the respiratory passageways
• Reduction in heart rate and force of
contraction
• Sexual arousal and stimulation of sexual
glands in both sexes
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- 26. The Parasympathetic Division
• In summary:
• The parasympathetic division includes visceral motor nuclei
in the brain stem associated with four cranial nerves (III, VII,
IX, and X).
• The ganglionic neurons are situated in intramural ganglia or
in ganglia closely associated with their target organs.
• The parasympathetic division innervates structures in the
head and organs in the thoracic and abdominopelvic
cavities.
• All parasympathetic neurons are cholinergic.
• The effects of parasympathetic stimulation are usually
brief and restricted to specific organs and sites.
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- 27. Relationships between the Sympathetic and
Parasympathetic Divisions
• Sympathetic
• Widespread effect on visceral organs
• Parasympathetic
• Modifies the activity of structures innervated by
specific cranial nerves and pelvic nerves
• Most vital organs are innervated by both the
sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves
• The two often oppose (antagonistic) each other
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- 28. Figure 17.10 A Comparison of the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Divisions
Sympathetic Parasympathetic
CNS
PNS
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KEY
Sympathetic
ganglion
Circulatory
system
Preganglionic
neuron
Preganglionic
fiber
or Epinephrine
Ganglionic
neurons
Postganglionic
fiber
TARGET
Neurotransmitters
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
Parasympathetic
ganglion
- 29. Figure 17.9a The Peripheral Autonomic Plexuses
Trachea
Left vagus nerve
Right vagus nerve
Aortic arch
Thoracic
spinal
nerves
Splanchnic
nerves
Diaphragm
Celiac trunk
Superior mesenteric
artery
Inferior mesenteric
Autonomic Plexuses
and Ganglia
Hypogastric plexus
This is a diagrammatic view of the distribution of ANS plexuses in the
thoracic cavity (cardiac, esophageal, and pulmonary plexuses) and the
abdominopelvic cavity (celiac, inferior mesenteric, and hypogastric plexuses).
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artery
Esophagus
Cardiac plexus
Pulmonary plexus
Thoracic sympathetic
chain ganglia
Esophageal plexus
Celiac plexus and
ganglion
Superior mesenteric
ganglion
Inferior mesenteric
plexus and ganglion
Pelvic sympathetic
chain
- 30. Figure 17.9b The Peripheral Autonomic Plexuses
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Cranial nerve III
Cranial nerve VII
Cranial nerve IX
Autonomic Plexuses
Trachea
Esophagus
Heart
Diaphragm
Stomach
Colon
A sectional view of the autonomic plexuses
and Ganglia
Cardiac plexus
Thoracic sympathetic
chain ganglia
Esophageal plexus
Celiac plexus and
ganglion
Superior mesenteric
ganglion
Inferior mesenteric
plexus and ganglion
Hypogastric plexus
Pelvic sympathetic
chain
Urinary
bladder
Vagus nerve
(N X)
- 31. Visceral Reflexes
• The ANS is organized into a series of
interacting levels
• Visceral reflexes
• Short reflexes
• Long reflexes
• Enteric nervous system (ENS)
• Higher levels of autonomic control
• Hypothalamus
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- 32. Figure 17.11 Visceral Reflexes
Receptors in
peripheral tissue
Stimulus
Response
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Afferent (sensory)
fibers
Short
reflex
Long
reflex
Peripheral
effector
Ganglionic
neuron
CENTRAL NERVOUS
Processing center
in spinal cord
(or brain)
Preganglionic
neuron
Autonomic ganglion
(sympathetic or
parasympathetic)
SYSTEM