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Ch. 16 The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions
Martini - Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition
Martini, Nath, Bartholomew11th EditionFundamentals of Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780136874089Non è quello che usi tu?Cambia libro di testo
Capitolo 16, Problema 16

What two distinctive results are produced by the stimulation of sympathetic ganglionic neurons?

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Step 1: Understand the role of the sympathetic nervous system, which is part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the 'fight or flight' response, preparing the body for stressful or emergency situations.
Step 2: Recognize that sympathetic ganglionic neurons are postganglionic neurons that transmit signals from the sympathetic ganglia to target organs.
Step 3: Identify that stimulation of these neurons typically results in two main types of physiological effects: one related to the activation of effector organs (like increased heart rate or dilation of pupils) and another related to the release of neurotransmitters (such as norepinephrine) that mediate these effects.
Step 4: Note that the first distinctive result is the direct activation of target tissues leading to changes like increased cardiac output, bronchodilation, and decreased digestive activity.
Step 5: The second distinctive result is the release of neurotransmitters from the nerve endings, which bind to adrenergic receptors on target cells, amplifying and specifying the sympathetic response.

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