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The craniosacral division of the autonomic nervous system. The cell bodies of the parasympathetic preganglionic fibers are in brain stem nuclei and in the sacral spinal cord. They synapse in cranial autonomic ganglia or in terminal ganglia near target organs. The parasympathetic nervous system generally acts to conserve resources and restore homeostasis, often with effects reciprocal to the sympathetic nervous system.

The ENTERIC NERVOUS SYSTEM; PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM; and SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM taken together. Generally speaking, the autonomic nervous system regulates the internal environment during both peaceful activity and physical or emotional stress. Autonomic activity is controlled and integrated by the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, especially the HYPOTHALAMUS and the SOLITARY NUCLEUS, which receive information relayed from VISCERAL AFFERENTS.

An alkaloid, originally from Atropa belladonna, but found in other plants, mainly SOLANACEAE. Hyoscyamine is the 3(S)-endo isomer of atropine.

The 10th cranial nerve. The vagus is a mixed nerve which contains somatic afferents (from skin in back of the ear and the external auditory meatus), visceral afferents (from the pharynx, larynx, thorax, and abdomen), parasympathetic efferents (to the thorax and abdomen), and efferents to striated muscle (of the larynx and pharynx).

The number of times the HEART VENTRICLES contract per unit of time, usually per minute.

Drugs that bind to but do not activate MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS, thereby blocking the actions of endogenous ACETYLCHOLINE or exogenous agonists. Muscarinic antagonists have widespread effects including actions on the iris and ciliary muscle of the eye, the heart and blood vessels, secretions of the respiratory tract, GI system, and salivary glands, GI motility, urinary bladder tone, and the central nervous system.

The thoracolumbar division of the autonomic nervous system. Sympathetic preganglionic fibers originate in neurons of the intermediolateral column of the spinal cord and project to the paravertebral and prevertebral ganglia, which in turn project to target organs. The sympathetic nervous system mediates the body's response to stressful situations, i.e., the fight or flight reactions. It often acts reciprocally to the parasympathetic system.

The hollow, muscular organ that maintains the circulation of the blood.

PRESSURE of the BLOOD on the ARTERIES and other BLOOD VESSELS.

The main information-processing organs of the nervous system, consisting of the brain, spinal cord, and meninges.

The entire nerve apparatus, composed of a central part, the brain and spinal cord, and a peripheral part, the cranial and spinal nerves, autonomic ganglia, and plexuses. (Stedman, 26th ed)

Diseases of any component of the brain (including the cerebral hemispheres, diencephalon, brain stem, and cerebellum) or the spinal cord.

The nervous system outside of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system has autonomic and somatic divisions. The autonomic nervous system includes the enteric, parasympathetic, and sympathetic subdivisions. The somatic nervous system includes the cranial and spinal nerves and their ganglia and the peripheral sensory receptors.

Two ganglionated neural plexuses in the gut wall which form one of the three major divisions of the autonomic nervous system. The enteric nervous system innervates the gastrointestinal tract, the pancreas, and the gallbladder. It contains sensory neurons, interneurons, and motor neurons. Thus the circuitry can autonomously sense the tension and the chemical environment in the gut and regulate blood vessel tone, motility, secretions, and fluid transport. The system is itself governed by the central nervous system and receives both parasympathetic and sympathetic innervation. (From Kandel, Schwartz, and Jessel, Principles of Neural Science, 3d ed, p766)

Benign and malignant neoplastic processes that arise from or secondarily involve the brain, spinal cord, or meninges.

Localization of sympathetic, parasympathetic and sensory neurons innervating the heart of the Beijing duck by means of the retrograde transport of horseradish peroxidase. (1/1163)

Sympathetic, parasympathetic and sensory neurons were labeled by injections of horseradish peroxidase into various regions of the heart in 33 Beijing ducks. Sympathetic postganglionic neurons innervating the heart were located in the paravertebral ganglia C15 (C16 is the last cervical segment in the duck) to T3, especially in the ganglion T1. The coronary sulcus and ventricle were more abundantly innervated by sympathetic neurons than the atrium. The left side of the heart was preferentially innervated by sympathetic postganglionic neurons in the left side of paravertebral ganglia but the right side of the heart were equally supplied from the right and left ganglia. Within the medulla oblongata, the number of labeled vagal preganglionic neurons in the nucleus ambiguus was much greater than that in the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus nerve. Labeled neurons of the nucleus ambiguus were found in many ducks injected into the coronary sulcus. Cardiac sensory neurons were observed in the dorsal root ganglia C15 to T2 (highest in the ganglion T1) and in the nodose and jugular ganglia of the vagus nerve. These labeled neurons probably form the afferent and efferent limbs of cardiac reflexes and control circulation in the Beijing duck. (+info)

A method for determining baroreflex-mediated sympathetic and parasympathetic control of the heart in pregnant and non-pregnant sheep. (2/1163)

1. The cardiac baroreflex was measured in four non-pregnant and six pregnant ewes before and during beta-adrenoreceptor blockade with propranolol and before and during vagal blockade with atropine. Arterial pressure was raised by phenylephrine and lowered by sodium nitroprusside. The relationships between mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR), between MAP and heart rate variability (HRV) measured as the coefficient of variation (c.v.) of the mean pulse interval (PI), and between MAP and HRV measured by power spectral analysis were determined. 2. The MAP-HR relationship showed that in pregnant ewes the gain of the cardiac baroreflex was reduced when compared with non-pregnant ewes. Threshold and saturation pressures were higher, maximum achievable HR was lower and there was a decrease in the operating range. 3. V-shaped relationships were obtained between MAP and HRV (measured as the c.v. of PI) and between MAP and power spectral density in the frequency range 0.04-0. 08 Hz. Using selective autonomic blockade the negative, or downward, slope of the V shape was shown to be a measure of baroreceptor-induced, sympathetically mediated effects on HRV. The upward, or positive, slope of the V shape was a measure of baroreceptor-induced, vagally mediated effects. Similar results were also obtained from the cardiac power spectrum, but it was less sensitive. The MAP at which the two slopes intersected was the same as the resting MAP. 4. In pregnant ewes, the slope of the downward limb of the V-shaped relationship between HRV (when measured as the c.v. of PI) and MAP was less than in non-pregnant ewes. 5. The relationship between MAP and the coefficient of variation of the mean pulse interval can therefore be used to measure the degree to which baroreceptor-induced sympathetic and parasympathetic activity affects the heart. 6. The resting MAP is the pressure at which the net effect of these sympathetic and parasympathetic influences on the heart is at a minimum. Studies of both the MAP-HR and MAP-HRV relationships in pregnant and non-pregnant sheep show that in pregnant sheep, there is attenuation of baroreceptor-mediated sympathetic effects on the heart. (+info)

Retarded growth and deficits in the enteric and parasympathetic nervous system in mice lacking GFR alpha2, a functional neurturin receptor. (3/1163)

Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) and a related protein, neurturin (NTN), require a GPI-linked coreceptor, either GFR alpha1 or GFR alpha2, for signaling via the transmembrane Ret tyrosine kinase. We show that mice lacking functional GFR alpha2 coreceptor (Gfra2-/-) are viable and fertile but have dry eyes and grow poorly after weaning, presumably due to malnutrition. While the sympathetic innervation appeared normal, the parasympathetic cholinergic innervation was almost absent in the lacrimal and salivary glands and severely reduced in the small bowel. Neurite outgrowth and trophic effects of NTN at low concentrations were lacking in Gfra2-/- trigeminal neurons in vitro, whereas responses to GDNF were similar between the genotypes. Thus, GFR alpha2 is a physiological NTN receptor, essential for the development of specific postganglionic parasympathetic neurons. (+info)

Gene targeting reveals a critical role for neurturin in the development and maintenance of enteric, sensory, and parasympathetic neurons. (4/1163)

Neurturin (NTN) is a neuronal survival factor that activates the Ret tyrosine kinase in the presence of a GPI-linked coreceptor (either GFR alpha1 or GFR alpha2). Neurturin-deficient (NTN-/-) mice generated by homologous recombination are viable and fertile but have defects in the enteric nervous system, including reduced myenteric plexus innervation density and reduced gastrointestinal motility. Parasympathetic innervation of the lacrimal and submandibular salivary gland is dramatically reduced in NTN-/- mice, indicating that Neurturin is a neurotrophic factor for parasympathetic neurons. GFR alpha2-expressing cells in the trigeminal and dorsal root ganglia are also depleted in NTN-/- mice. The loss of GFR alpha2-expressing neurons, in conjunction with earlier studies, provides strong support for GFR alpha2/Ret receptor complexes as the critical mediators of NTN function in vivo. (+info)

Sequential activation of different Ca2+ entry pathways upon cholinergic stimulation in mouse pancreatic acinar cells. (5/1163)

1. We have studied capacitative calcium entry (CCE) under different experimental conditions in fura-2-loaded mouse pancreatic acinar cells by digital microscopic fluorimetry. CCE was investigated during [Ca2+]i decay after cell stimulation with a supramaximal concentration of ACh (10 microM) or during Ca2+ readmission in Ca2+-depleted cells (pretreated with thapsigargin or ACh). 2. La3+ and Zn2+ (100 microM) inhibited CCE during Ca2+ readmission but had negligible effects during ACh decay. In contrast flufenamic acid (100 microM), an inhibitor of non-selective cation channels, genistein (10 microM), a broad-range tyrosine kinase inhibitor, and piceatannol (10 microM), an inhibitor specific for non-receptor Syk tyrosine kinase, inhibited CCE during ACh decay but not during Ca2+ reintroduction. 3. Simultaneous detection of Mn2+ entry and [Ca2+]i measurement showed that, in the presence of extracellular calcium, application of 100 microM Mn2+ during ACh decay resulted in manganese influx without alteration of calcium influx, whilst when applied during Ca2+ readmission, Mn2+ entry was significantly smaller and induced a clear inhibition of CCE. 4. Application of the specific protein kinase C inhibitor GF109293X (3 microM) reduced CCE in Ca2+-depleted cells, whereas the activator phorbol 12-myristate, 13-acetate (3 microM) increased Ca2+ entry. 5. Based on these results we propose that cholinergic stimulation of mouse pancreatic acinar cells induces Ca2+ influx with an initial phase operated by a non-specific cation channel, sensitive to flufenamic acid and tyrosine kinase inhibitors but insensitive to lanthanum and divalent cations, followed by a moderately Ca2+-selective conductance inhibited by lanthanum and divalent cations. (+info)

Isolation of pure cholinergic nerve endings from the electric organ of Torpedo marmorata. (6/1163)

A rapid method for the preparation of highly purified cholinergic nerve endings from the electric organ of Torpedo is described. The endings retain their cytoplasmic components, as shown by biochemical and morphological observations. The homogeneity of these synaptosomes make them a useful tool for further studies. (+info)

Heart period and heart period variability during sleep on the MIR space station. (7/1163)

The long-term acclimation of cardiac rhythms to microgravity was studied in four astronauts aboard the Russian space station MIR during wakefulness and sleep. Sleep polygraphies were obtained between the third and the 30th day in space and, in addition, prior to mission on the ground. From each of the sleep polygraphies, beat-to-beat intervals of cardiac rhythms were determined. The response of heart period and heart period variability to the stimulus microgravity was tested during sleep across sleep stages and during waking. A lengthening of heart period by about 100 ms was found in space compared to measurements on the ground. The slowing of heart rate was more pronounced for non-REM sleep than for REM sleep. A systematic change in heart period in relation to the duration of the stay in space could not be detected. An analysis of heart period variability in the high frequency (respiratory sinus arrhythmia) band supports the hypothesis that the decrease of heart rate under microgravity is produced by an increase in parasympathetic activity. Testing the response of cardiac rhythms to microgravity across distinct behavioural states seems to be a powerful tool to investigate the cardiovascular system. (+info)

Sympathovagal balance: how should we measure it? (8/1163)

There are complex interactions between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system inputs to the sinus node. The concept of "sympathovagal balance" reflects the autonomic state resulting from the sympathetic and parasympathetic influences. Despite widespread usage of a variety of heart rate (HR) variability parameters as indexes of sympathovagal balance, no index has been validated as a measure of sympathovagal balance. This study evaluated the utility of HR, HR variability, and a new parameter termed the vagal-sympathetic effect (VSE) as indexes of sympathovagal balance. The ideal parameter had to satisfy the following criteria: 1) the index should vary similarly among subjects in response to different autonomic conditions; 2) the variability in the index among subjects exposed to the same autonomic conditions should be small; and 3) the response of the index to various autonomic conditions should reflect the underlying changes in physiological state and have a meaningful interpretation. Volunteers [8 men, 6 women; mean age 28.5 +/- 4.8 (SD) yr] were evaluated for the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation and blockade on HR and HR variability. VSE was defined as the ratio of the R-R interval to the intrinsic R-R interval. VSE and R-R interval consistently changed in the expected directions with parasympathetic and sympathetic stimulation and blockade. A general linearized model was used to evaluate the response of each parameter. VSE and R-R interval had r2 values of 0.847 and 0.852, respectively. Natural logarithm of the low-frequency power had an r2 value of 0.781 with lower r2 values for all the other HR variability parameters. The coefficient of variation was also lowest for each condition tested for the VSE and the R-R interval. VSE and R-R interval best satisfy the criteria for the ideal index of sympathovagal balance. Because it is impractical under most conditions to measure the VSE as the index of sympathovagal balance, the most suitable index is the R-R interval. (+info)

The Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) is the part of the autonomic nervous system that primarily controls vegetative functions during rest, relaxation, and digestion. It is responsible for the body's "rest and digest" activities including decreasing heart rate, lowering blood pressure, increasing digestive activity, and stimulating sexual arousal. The PNS utilizes acetylcholine as its primary neurotransmitter and acts in opposition to the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS), which is responsible for the "fight or flight" response.

The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is a part of the peripheral nervous system that operates largely below the level of consciousness and controls visceral functions. It is divided into two main subdivisions: the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which generally have opposing effects and maintain homeostasis in the body.

The Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) prepares the body for stressful or emergency situations, often referred to as the "fight or flight" response. It increases heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and metabolic rate, while also decreasing digestive activity. This response helps the body respond quickly to perceived threats.

The Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS), on the other hand, promotes the "rest and digest" state, allowing the body to conserve energy and restore itself after the stress response has subsided. It decreases heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate, while increasing digestive activity and promoting relaxation.

These two systems work together to maintain balance in the body by adjusting various functions based on internal and external demands. Disorders of the Autonomic Nervous System can lead to a variety of symptoms, such as orthostatic hypotension, gastroparesis, and cardiac arrhythmias, among others.

Atropine is an anticholinergic drug that blocks the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous system. It is derived from the belladonna alkaloids, which are found in plants such as deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and Duboisia spp.

In clinical medicine, atropine is used to reduce secretions, increase heart rate, and dilate the pupils. It is often used before surgery to dry up secretions in the mouth, throat, and lungs, and to reduce salivation during the procedure. Atropine is also used to treat certain types of nerve agent and pesticide poisoning, as well as to manage bradycardia (slow heart rate) and hypotension (low blood pressure) caused by beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers.

Atropine can have several side effects, including dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness, confusion, and difficulty urinating. In high doses, it can cause delirium, hallucinations, and seizures. Atropine should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, or other conditions that may be exacerbated by its anticholinergic effects.

The vagus nerve, also known as the 10th cranial nerve (CN X), is the longest of the cranial nerves and extends from the brainstem to the abdomen. It has both sensory and motor functions and plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, speech, and sweating, among others.

The vagus nerve is responsible for carrying sensory information from the internal organs to the brain, and it also sends motor signals from the brain to the muscles of the throat and voice box, as well as to the heart, lungs, and digestive tract. The vagus nerve helps regulate the body's involuntary responses, such as controlling heart rate and blood pressure, promoting relaxation, and reducing inflammation.

Dysfunction in the vagus nerve can lead to various medical conditions, including gastroparesis, chronic pain, and autonomic nervous system disorders. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a therapeutic intervention that involves delivering electrical impulses to the vagus nerve to treat conditions such as epilepsy, depression, and migraine headaches.

Heart rate is the number of heartbeats per unit of time, often expressed as beats per minute (bpm). It can vary significantly depending on factors such as age, physical fitness, emotions, and overall health status. A resting heart rate between 60-100 bpm is generally considered normal for adults, but athletes and individuals with high levels of physical fitness may have a resting heart rate below 60 bpm due to their enhanced cardiovascular efficiency. Monitoring heart rate can provide valuable insights into an individual's health status, exercise intensity, and response to various treatments or interventions.

Muscarinic antagonists, also known as muscarinic receptor antagonists or parasympatholytics, are a class of drugs that block the action of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps to regulate various bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration.

Muscarinic antagonists work by binding to muscarinic receptors, which are found in various organs throughout the body, including the eyes, lungs, heart, and gastrointestinal tract. By blocking the action of acetylcholine at these receptors, muscarinic antagonists can produce a range of effects depending on the specific receptor subtype that is affected.

For example, muscarinic antagonists may be used to treat conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma by relaxing the smooth muscle in the airways and reducing bronchoconstriction. They may also be used to treat conditions such as urinary incontinence or overactive bladder by reducing bladder contractions.

Some common muscarinic antagonists include atropine, scopolamine, ipratropium, and tiotropium. It's important to note that these drugs can have significant side effects, including dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and confusion, especially when used in high doses or for prolonged periods of time.

The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is a part of the autonomic nervous system that operates largely below the level of consciousness, and it functions to produce appropriate physiological responses to perceived danger. It's often associated with the "fight or flight" response. The SNS uses nerve impulses to stimulate target organs, causing them to speed up (e.g., increased heart rate), prepare for action, or otherwise respond to stressful situations.

The sympathetic nervous system is activated due to stressful emotional or physical situations and it prepares the body for immediate actions. It dilates the pupils, increases heart rate and blood pressure, accelerates breathing, and slows down digestion. The primary neurotransmitter involved in this system is norepinephrine (also known as noradrenaline).

In medical terms, the heart is a muscular organ located in the thoracic cavity that functions as a pump to circulate blood throughout the body. It's responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes. The human heart is divided into four chambers: two atria on the top and two ventricles on the bottom. The right side of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs, while the left side receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it out to the rest of the body. The heart's rhythmic contractions and relaxations are regulated by a complex electrical conduction system.

Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the blood vessels. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and is given as two figures:

1. Systolic pressure: This is the pressure when the heart pushes blood out into the arteries.
2. Diastolic pressure: This is the pressure when the heart rests between beats, allowing it to fill with blood.

Normal blood pressure for adults is typically around 120/80 mmHg, although this can vary slightly depending on age, sex, and other factors. High blood pressure (hypertension) is generally considered to be a reading of 130/80 mmHg or higher, while low blood pressure (hypotension) is usually defined as a reading below 90/60 mmHg. It's important to note that blood pressure can fluctuate throughout the day and may be affected by factors such as stress, physical activity, and medication use.

The Central Nervous System (CNS) is the part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord. It is called the "central" system because it receives information from, and sends information to, the rest of the body through peripheral nerves, which make up the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

The CNS is responsible for processing sensory information, controlling motor functions, and regulating various autonomic processes like heart rate, respiration, and digestion. The brain, as the command center of the CNS, interprets sensory stimuli, formulates thoughts, and initiates actions. The spinal cord serves as a conduit for nerve impulses traveling to and from the brain and the rest of the body.

The CNS is protected by several structures, including the skull (which houses the brain) and the vertebral column (which surrounds and protects the spinal cord). Despite these protective measures, the CNS remains vulnerable to injury and disease, which can have severe consequences due to its crucial role in controlling essential bodily functions.

The nervous system is a complex, highly organized network of specialized cells called neurons and glial cells that communicate with each other via electrical and chemical signals to coordinate various functions and activities in the body. It consists of two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which includes all the nerves and ganglia outside the CNS.

The primary function of the nervous system is to receive, process, and integrate information from both internal and external environments and then respond by generating appropriate motor outputs or behaviors. This involves sensing various stimuli through specialized receptors, transmitting this information through afferent neurons to the CNS for processing, integrating this information with other inputs and memories, making decisions based on this processed information, and finally executing responses through efferent neurons that control effector organs such as muscles and glands.

The nervous system can be further divided into subsystems based on their functions, including the somatic nervous system, which controls voluntary movements and reflexes; the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary physiological processes like heart rate, digestion, and respiration; and the enteric nervous system, which is a specialized subset of the autonomic nervous system that controls gut functions. Overall, the nervous system plays a critical role in maintaining homeostasis, regulating behavior, and enabling cognition and consciousness.

Central nervous system (CNS) diseases refer to medical conditions that primarily affect the brain and spinal cord. The CNS is responsible for controlling various functions in the body, including movement, sensation, cognition, and behavior. Therefore, diseases of the CNS can have significant impacts on a person's quality of life and overall health.

There are many different types of CNS diseases, including:

1. Infectious diseases: These are caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites that infect the brain or spinal cord. Examples include meningitis, encephalitis, and polio.
2. Neurodegenerative diseases: These are characterized by progressive loss of nerve cells in the brain or spinal cord. Examples include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease.
3. Structural diseases: These involve damage to the physical structure of the brain or spinal cord, such as from trauma, tumors, or stroke.
4. Functional diseases: These affect the function of the nervous system without obvious structural damage, such as multiple sclerosis and epilepsy.
5. Genetic disorders: Some CNS diseases are caused by genetic mutations, such as spinal muscular atrophy and Friedreich's ataxia.

Symptoms of CNS diseases can vary widely depending on the specific condition and the area of the brain or spinal cord that is affected. They may include muscle weakness, paralysis, seizures, loss of sensation, difficulty with coordination and balance, confusion, memory loss, changes in behavior or mood, and pain. Treatment for CNS diseases depends on the specific condition and may involve medications, surgery, rehabilitation therapy, or a combination of these approaches.

The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) is that part of the nervous system which lies outside of the brain and spinal cord. It includes all the nerves and ganglia ( clusters of neurons) outside of the central nervous system (CNS). The PNS is divided into two components: the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

The somatic nervous system is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the skin, muscles, and joints to the CNS, and for controlling voluntary movements of the skeletal muscles.

The autonomic nervous system, on the other hand, controls involuntary actions, such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, salivation, perspiration, pupillary dilation, and sexual arousal. It is further divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, which generally have opposing effects and maintain homeostasis in the body.

Damage to the peripheral nervous system can result in various medical conditions such as neuropathies, neuritis, plexopathies, and radiculopathies, leading to symptoms like numbness, tingling, pain, weakness, or loss of reflexes in the affected area.

The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a part of the autonomic nervous system that directly controls the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach, small intestine, colon, and rectum. It is sometimes referred to as the "second brain" because it can operate independently of the central nervous system (CNS).

The ENS contains around 500 million neurons that are organized into two main plexuses: the myenteric plexus, which lies between the longitudinal and circular muscle layers of the gut, and the submucosal plexus, which is located in the submucosa. These plexuses contain various types of neurons that are responsible for regulating gastrointestinal motility, secretion, and blood flow.

The ENS can communicate with the CNS through afferent nerve fibers that transmit information about the state of the gut to the brain, and efferent nerve fibers that carry signals from the brain back to the ENS. However, the ENS is also capable of functioning independently of the CNS, allowing it to regulate gastrointestinal functions in response to local stimuli such as food intake, inflammation, or infection.

Central nervous system (CNS) neoplasms refer to a group of abnormal growths or tumors that develop within the brain or spinal cord. These tumors can be benign or malignant, and their growth can compress or disrupt the normal functioning of surrounding brain or spinal cord tissue.

Benign CNS neoplasms are slow-growing and rarely spread to other parts of the body. However, they can still cause significant problems if they grow large enough to put pressure on vital structures within the brain or spinal cord. Malignant CNS neoplasms, on the other hand, are aggressive tumors that can invade and destroy surrounding tissue. They may also spread to other parts of the CNS or, rarely, to other organs in the body.

CNS neoplasms can arise from various types of cells within the brain or spinal cord, including nerve cells, glial cells (which provide support and insulation for nerve cells), and supportive tissues such as blood vessels. The specific type of CNS neoplasm is often used to help guide treatment decisions and determine prognosis.

Symptoms of CNS neoplasms can vary widely depending on the location and size of the tumor, but may include headaches, seizures, weakness or paralysis, vision or hearing changes, balance problems, memory loss, and changes in behavior or personality. Treatment options for CNS neoplasms may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these approaches.

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The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is one of the three divisions of the autonomic nervous system, the others being the sympathetic nervous system and the enteric nervous system. (wikipedia.org)
The enteric nervous system is sometimes considered part of the autonomic nervous system, and sometimes considered an independent system. (wikipedia.org)
The autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulating the body's unconscious actions. (wikipedia.org)
The craniosacral division of the autonomic nervous system. (jefferson.edu)
Parasympathetic Vs. Sympathetic Nervous System The Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) and Sympathetic Nervous system (SNS) are the two systems within the body's autonomic nervous system. (suncoast-doula.com)
Monitoring your HRV is a great way to identify whether your ANS, or autonomic nervous system, is balanced and functioning optimally. (medicinenet.com)
The health effects of chronic stress originate in the autonomic nervous system. (holistichelp.net)
There are two parts to our autonomic nervous system, which resides in the brain, brain stem, and spinal cord and is the area of the body that is responsible for stress, as well as all other involuntary functions like breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, circulation, digestion, bladder and bowel movements. (holistichelp.net)
A substantial and relatively old body of heart rhythm literature ties HRV alterations to posttraumatic stress disorder , physician occupational stress, sleep disorders, depression , autonomic nervous system derangements, various cardiac arrhythmias, fatigue, overexertion, medications, and age itself. (medscape.com)
HRV is influenced by the autonomic nervous system, perhaps reflecting sympathetic-parasympathetic balance. (medscape.com)
The autonomic nervous system consists of sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. (wikibooks.org)
2)In order to fully understand how the vagus nerve is involved in your stress response, we need to know more about the autonomic nervous system. (prohealth.com)
The autonomic nervous system governs unconscious bodily processes, like organ system function, and instinctive reflexes. (prohealth.com)
We can divide the autonomic nervous system into the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. (prohealth.com)
You might remember that your autonomic nervous system comprises two parts: the sympathetic "fight-flight-freeze" nervous system and the parasympathetic "rest-and-digest" nervous system. (marksdailyapple.com)
Associated with the parasympathetic side of your autonomic nervous system. (life-enthusiast.com)
These are aspects of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). (integratedlistening.com)
The bladder and urethra are innervated by 3 sets of peripheral nerves arising from the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and somatic nervous system. (medscape.com)
The autonomic nervous system regulates physiologic processes. (msdmanuals.com)
Disorders of the autonomic nervous system cause autonomic insufficiency or failure and can affect any system of the body. (msdmanuals.com)
The autonomic nervous system receives input from parts of the central nervous system (CNS) that process and integrate stimuli from the body and external environment. (msdmanuals.com)
the search of articles was conducted on Pubmed, Ibesc, Medline, Scielo, Cochrane and Lilacs databases using the keywords: heart rate, autonomic nervous system, obesity, child and sympathetic nervous system of health subject headings (MeSH). (bvsalud.org)
The afferent fibers of the autonomic nervous system of the heart share the same pathway with gastrointestinal, genitourinary, baroreceptors, and chemoreceptors and transmit signals to the medulla by cranial nerves X and IX. (medscape.com)
Cardiorespiratory interactions through the autonomic nervous system have been suggested to play a role in such variations. (lu.se)

The vagus nerve does not participate in these cranial ganglia as most of its parasympathetic fibers are destined for a broad array of ganglia on or near thoracic viscera (esophagus, trachea, heart, lungs) and abdominal viscera (stomach, pancreas, liver, kidneys, small intestine, and about half of the large intestine). (wikipedia.org)
The vagus nerve, which activates the parasympathetic branch of your ANS and controls HRV, is stimulated by exposing your body to low temperatures for brief periods of time (cold showers, ice baths, etc. (medicinenet.com)
What we call the vagus nerve is actually a web of nerve fibers connecting the brain to many of the key organs and systems in the body. (prohealth.com)
The vagus nerve governs the "rest and digest" parasympathetic nervous system, meaning that the nerve is activated to promote relaxation, recuperation from episodes of distress, digestion, and immune activity, among many other vital functions. (prohealth.com)
The vagus nerve is involved in balancing sympathetic and parasympathetic activity. (prohealth.com)
Cardiovascular System - the vagus nerve is deeply involved in regulating breath and heartbeat. (prohealth.com)
Immune System - the vagus nerve can trigger the release of immune calming biochemicals, which turn off inflammation in the body. (prohealth.com)
The vagus nerve is the core of your parasympathetic nervous system. (marksdailyapple.com)
The term vagal tone refers to how active the vagus nerve is, which is an index of parasympathetic nervous system activity. (marksdailyapple.com)
The vagus nerve is the main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system ( Brodal, 2010 ), therefore we refer to parasympathetic activity as vagal tone from now on. (frontiersin.org)
The Polyvagal Theory describes the evolutionary hierarchy of our autonomic nervous responses, central to which is the vagus nerve. (integratedlistening.com)
the vagus nerve contains about 75% of all parasympathetic fibers. (msdmanuals.com)
The vagus nerve has 3 nuclei in the central nervous system (CNS) associated with cardiovascular control: (1) the dorsal motor nucleus, (2) the nucleus ambiguus, and (3) the solitary nucleus. (medscape.com)

[ 1 , 2 ] PGLs are classified according to their anatomic location (intra-adrenal or extra-adrenal PGL) and whether they are of sympathetic or parasympathetic origin. (medscape.com)

Touch your lips (Your lips have parasympathetic fibers spread throughout them, so touching them activates the PNS. (suncoast-doula.com)

Fibers that secrete acetylcholine (cholinergic fibers) include all preganglionic fibers, all postganglionic parasympathetic fibers, and some postganglionic sympathetic fibers (those that innervate piloerectors, sweat glands, and blood vessels). (msdmanuals.com)

Scopolamine blocks the action of acetylcholine at parasympathetic sites in smooth muscle, secretory glands, and the central nervous system (CNS). (medscape.com)
Your parasympathetic system takes over and releases a hormone called acetylcholine. (webmd.com)
Here, we tested whether the spatial distribution associated with the release of the parasympathetic neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) could affect the frequency of atrial reentrant circuits. (lu.se)

In the control group, pilocarpine (1-100 micrograms/kg iv) attenuated vagally induced bronchoconstriction by stimulating inhibitory M2-muscarinic receptors on parasympathetic nerves in the lungs. (nih.gov)
They may have an inhibitory effect on the parasympathetic nervous system. (medscape.com)
Trihexyphenidyl HCl exerts a direct inhibitory effect upon the parasympathetic nervous system. (nih.gov)
exerted both directly upon the muscle tissue itself and indirectly through an inhibitory effect upon the parasympathetic nervous system. (nih.gov)
The interaction of a variety of excitatory and inhibitory neuronal systems influence the activity of the PMC, which by default attempts to trigger the voiding reflex. (medscape.com)

The parasympathetic ganglion where these preganglionic neurons synapse will be close to the organ of innervation. (wikipedia.org)
As in the sympathetic nervous system, efferent parasympathetic nerve signals are carried from the central nervous system to their targets by a system of two neurons. (wikipedia.org)
The axons of presynaptic parasympathetic neurons are usually long, extending from the CNS into a ganglion that is either very close to or embedded in their target organ. (wikipedia.org)
The structural unit of nervous system are neurons. (wikibooks.org)
The neurons exist in all compartmentalization of the nervous system. (wikibooks.org)
The parasympathetic output to the heart comes mainly from neurons in the nucleus ambiguus and to a lesser extent from the dorsal motor nucleus (see the image below). (medscape.com)

Parasympathetic nerve supply arises through three primary areas: Certain cranial nerves in the cranium, namely the preganglionic parasympathetic nerves (CN III, CN VII, CN IX and CN X) usually arise from specific nuclei in the central nervous system (CNS) and synapse at one of four parasympathetic ganglia: ciliary, pterygopalatine, otic, or submandibular. (wikipedia.org)
The cell bodies of the parasympathetic preganglionic fibers are in brain stem nuclei and in the sacral spinal cord. (jefferson.edu)
The preganglionic cell bodies of the sympathetic system are located in the intermediolateral horn of the spinal cord between T1 and L2 or L3. (msdmanuals.com)

This means that the alpha receptors it binds to are located in the central nervous system (CNS) rather than on the effector organ, which in this case is the heart. (proprofs.com)
Massage is thought to work by activating pressure receptors and increasing parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system activity. (popsci.com)

This part of your nervous system regulates the work of your organs and glands while you're at rest. (webmd.com)
Parasympathetic ganglia (eg, ciliary, sphenopalatine, otic, pelvic, and vagal ganglia) are located within the effector organs, and postganglionic fibers are only 1 or 2 mm long. (msdmanuals.com)

The parasympathetic nerves are autonomic or visceral branches of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). (wikipedia.org)
Integration of peripheral metabolic signals andthe central nervous system maintains energy homeostasis. (nature.com)
The peripheral nervous system (PNS). (wikibooks.org)
The nerves that go through the whole body make up the peripheral nervous system . (kidshealth.org)
They are distinguished by their location in the body and include the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). (healthline.com)
This coordinated activity is regulated by the central and peripheral nervous systems. (medscape.com)
[ 6 ] PHEOs are derived from the chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla, and SPGLs are found in close relationship to the peripheral sympathetic nervous system from the level of the superior cervical ganglion down the trunk into the pelvis. (medscape.com)

As a result, the postsynaptic parasympathetic nerve fibers are very short. (wikipedia.org)
The oculomotor PNS fibers originate in the Edinger-Westphal nucleus in the central nervous system and travel through the superior orbital fissure to synapse in the ciliary ganglion located just behind the orbit (eye). (wikipedia.org)
Digestive System - activated vagal nerve fibers in the digestive tract are partly responsible for "gut feelings. (prohealth.com)
The heart is innervated by parasympathetic and sympathetic fibers. (medscape.com)
Unlike the sympathetic innervation, which must first synapse within chain ganglia to supply the heart with postsynaptic fibers, the parasympathetic fibers synapse at ganglia located directly on the heart and short postsynaptic fibers then supply the target organ. (medscape.com)

Three spinal nerves in the sacrum (S2-4), commonly referred to as the pelvic splanchnic nerves, also act as parasympathetic nerves. (wikipedia.org)
From these four ganglia the parasympathetic nerves complete their journey to target tissues via trigeminal branches (ophthalmic nerve, maxillary nerve, mandibular nerve). (wikipedia.org)
This differs from the sympathetic nervous system, where synapses between pre- and post-ganglionic efferent nerves in general occur at ganglia that are farther away from the target organ. (wikipedia.org)
This portion of the central nervous system runs down the inside of the spinal column, connecting the brain with nerves going to the rest of the body. (kidshealth.org)
Sympathetic efferent nerves are present throughout the atria, ventricles (including the conduction system), and myocytes in the heart and also the sinoatrial (SA) and atrioventricular (AV) nodes. (medscape.com)

Pheochromocytomas and some other paragangliomas are associated with ganglia of the sympathetic nervous system. (medlineplus.gov)
Most paragangliomas are associated with ganglia of the parasympathetic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions such as digestion and saliva formation. (medlineplus.gov)

The medulla is the primary site in the brain for regulating sympathetic and parasympathetic outflow to the heart and blood vessels. (medscape.com)
Autonomic outflow from the medulla is divided principally into sympathetic and parasympathetic branches (see the image below). (medscape.com)

The Sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is responsible for the body's response to stress and danger. (suncoast-doula.com)
The brain is like a computer that controls the body's functions, and the nervous system is like a network that relays messages to parts of the body. (kidshealth.org)
The nervous system is the body's inner communication system. (healthline.com)
The body's voluntary (somatic) nervous system controls things a person is aware of and can control consciously, such as moving their head, arms, legs, or other body parts. (healthline.com)
The body's involuntary (vegetative or automatic) nervous system controls processes in the body that a person doesn't consciously control. (healthline.com)

The enteric nervous system automatically regulates bowel movements as a part of digestion. (healthline.com)

The parasympathetic system is responsible for stimulation of "rest-and-digest" or "feed and breed" activities that occur when the body is at rest, especially after eating, including sexual arousal, salivation, lacrimation (tears), urination, digestion, and defecation. (wikipedia.org)
It is often referred to as the rest and digest state and completely reverses each of the effects of the sympathetic nervous system. (holistichelp.net)
It is triggered by signals of safety and puts the brakes on defensive strategies, allowing us to rest and digest (our parasympathetic system). (integratedlistening.com)

Two major divisions of nervous can be described: 1. (wikibooks.org)

Parasympathetic paragangliomas, typically found in the head and neck, usually do not produce hormones. (medlineplus.gov)
Head and neck paragangliomas (HNPGLs) emerge from the parasympathetic nervous systemand are usually benign, slow-growing tumors. (medscape.com)

In the above experiments, we tested the activity of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) with cortisol, pulse and HRV, while we tested the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) with T-wave amplitude. (lu.se)

The ventral vagal nerve network in the parasympathetic system gets activated when you feel connected to another person. (crossroadsantigua.org)

The simultaneous assessment of and relations between children's sympathetic and parasympathetic psychophysiology and their reactive and proactive aggression. (jefferson.edu)

Maladaptive neuroplasticity of the descending pain modulatory systems in dysmenorrhic women that might be relevant to the development of co-occurring functional disorders later in life. (lww.com)
Additionally, it is indicated for the control of extrapyramidal disorders caused by central nervous system drugs such as the dibenzoxazepines, phenothiazines, thioxanthenes, and butyrophenones. (nih.gov)

There are several ways to activate your parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). (suncoast-doula.com)
Successful addiction recovery requires multiple tools to activate the parasympathetic system regularly to mitigate stress. (crossroadsantigua.org)
Social connection is a vital way to activate the ventral vagal system, while supporting recovery. (crossroadsantigua.org)
Activate the ventral vagal system with smiling and laughter. (crossroadsantigua.org)

People can learn to trigger their parasympathetic nervous system to immediately reduce their sense of anxiety and stress. (suncoast-doula.com)
Deep breathing might be able to soothe anxiety by taking you out of the fight, flight, or freeze mode and activating the parasympathetic nervous system. (psychcentral.com)
Glutamate receptor subtypes have been shown to modulate excitability associated with anxiety, while in extreme low moods, a hyper functioning glutaminergic system also may be an issue. (life-enthusiast.com)

Its cell body sits in the central nervous system and its axon usually extends to synapse with the dendrites of a postganglionic neuron somewhere else in the body. (wikipedia.org)
So the more liquid in your system, the easier it is for your blood to circulate throughout your body and supply it with oxygen and nutrients. (medicinenet.com)
This serves as the breaks of the system and returns the body to homeostasis after a period of stress. (holistichelp.net)
instead of returning to the preferred and regenerative parasympathetic state, the body remains in a constant state of fight or flight. (holistichelp.net)
Perhaps most importantly, it is responsible for key functions in your cardiovascular system, immune system, digestive system, and whole-body stress response. (prohealth.com)
The rest of the nervous system is like a network that relays messages back and forth from the brain to different parts of the body. (kidshealth.org)
When the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, your body relaxes and rests. (psychcentral.com)
The sympathetic nervous system tells the body to get ready for physical and mental activity. (healthline.com)
The body has its own nervous system that just controls the bowel. (healthline.com)
The amygdala, the alarm system of the body, detects a threat and works to keep us safe. (elephantjournal.com)
It's one name for what happens when your parasympathetic nervous system is in charge of your body functions. (webmd.com)
Stress triggers activity in your sympathetic nervous system, which is in charge of your body functions in dangerous situations. (webmd.com)
Once safe, the parasympathetic nervous system calms your body down. (crossroadsantigua.org)
The sympathetic nervous system controls the "fight-or-flight" response, a series of changes in the body due to hormones released in response to stress. (medlineplus.gov)
Additionally, the body excels in managing acute damage or stress by utilizing our fight or flight system to allow us to meet challenges while performing at a high level. (denverpost.com)

Activating the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) can help promote relaxation, rest, and overall well-being. (zonora.com)

Cardiac vagal tone, which represents the contribution of the parasympathetic nervous system to cardiac regulation, is acknowledged to be linked with many phenomena relevant for psychophysiological research, including self-regulation at the cognitive, emotional, social, and health levels. (frontiersin.org)

But deep relaxation can help your immune system recover. (webmd.com)

citation needed] The parasympathetic aspect of the facial nerve controls secretion of the sublingual and submandibular salivary glands, the lacrimal gland, and the glands associated with the nasal cavity. (wikipedia.org)
When you feel threatened or uneasy, the sympathetic nervous system responds automatically by releasing adrenaline or noradrenaline from your adrenal glands , which speed up your heart rate and get you geared up for action. (elephantjournal.com)
As blood circulates through the increasingly intricate system of vessels, it picks up oxygen from the lungs, nutrients from the small intestine, and hormones from the endocrine glands. (encyclopedia.com)

The parasympathetic nervous system generally acts to conserve resources and restore homeostasis, often with effects reciprocal to the sympathetic nervous system. (jefferson.edu)

Another approach is based on the functional compartmentalization between somatic and Autonomic autonomic parts of the nervous system. (wikibooks.org)

Integrated hardware, software, and curriculum systems allow students to record data from their own bodies, animal, or tissue preps to learn principles of life science physiology. (biopac.com)
Starter systems, core systems, and add-ons for life science physiology labs. (biopac.com)

Sympathetic nervous system (due to ganglionic stimulation of the adrenal gland). (cdc.gov)
There is enhanced circulation of oxygenated blood, strengthening of the heart muscles, and stimulation of the lymphatic system, boosting immunity. (positivehealth.com)

Nerve fibres of the parasympathetic nervous system arise from the central nervous system. (wikipedia.org)
Central nervous system. (cdc.gov)
Much as the sed rate and CRP are sensitivity indicators of infectious or inflammatory diseases, might the HRV score be a sensitivity indicator for nervous system (central and autonomic) and cardiovascular (especially heart rhythm) malfunctions? (medscape.com)
The central nervous system (CNS) 2. (wikibooks.org)
CSF flows through the ventricles and around the spine in the spinal column, protecting and nourishing the central nervous system. (kidshealth.org)
The brain and the spinal cord are the central nervous system . (kidshealth.org)
We alter our emotional experience by smiling, because when we smile, we shift the state of our central nervous system from sympathetic to parasympathetic. (elephantjournal.com)
Trihexyphenidyl HCl should be administered with caution in hot weather, especially when given concomitantly with other atropine-like drugs to the chronically ill, alcoholics, those who have central nervous system disease, or those who do manual labor in a hot environment. (nih.gov)
Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system (CNS) pathology. (nih.gov)
Stimulating this part of your central nervous system when you're stressed triggers calmness. (crossroadsantigua.org)
Normal voiding is essentially a spinal reflex modulated by the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), which coordinates function of the bladder and urethra. (medscape.com)
The central nervous system is composed of the brain, brain stem, and the spinal cord. (medscape.com)
Enfermedades de las divisiones parasimpáticas o simpáticas del SISTEMA NERVIOSO AUTÓNOMO, que tiene componentes localizados en el SISTEMA NERVIOSO CENTRAL y en el SISTEMA NERVIOSO PERIFÉRICO. (bvsalud.org)

The student will articulate the difference between the parasympathetic and sympathetic branches of the nervous system. (mtsac.edu)
MO: Compare and contrast the parasympathetic and sympathetic branches of the nervous system. (mtsac.edu)

the electronic search resulted in 11 articles and, in general, showed a decrease in activity of the parasympathetic branch of obese children and inconclusive results by the sympathetic branch. (bvsalud.org)

In this scenario, the patient's immune system winds up "going haywire," Michos said. (sott.net)
The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system goes haywire when you're stressed. (stlmag.com)

What Are the Parts of the Nervous System? (kidshealth.org)

The parasympathetic nervous system controls bodily functions when a person is at rest. (healthline.com)
While it is beneficial that our bodies can adapt and function at low energy levels, chronic stress without recovery is temporary and will lead to burnout and decreased function of all bodily systems. (denverpost.com)

Also known as our stress response system or fight for flight. (holistichelp.net)
The fight/flight system, or stress response system, originated millions of years ago, to protect our ancestors from predators. (holistichelp.net)
The wild animal would pass, or the individual would escape the beast, and then the stress response system would turn off. (holistichelp.net)
This is the opposite of the sympathetic nervous system, which triggers your "fight or flight" stress response-the muscle tensing, heart pumping, shallow breathing, sweaty-palmed reaction to danger. (prohealth.com)

This also lifts their mood, strengthens their immune system, and reduces their blood pressure. (suncoast-doula.com)
Scientists are now developing ways to "hack" into the immune system, gaining the ability to control brain cells with the flash of a light. (healthline.com)
By tending to our sleep-related needs, we can maximize our productivity throughout the day, enhance immune system function, balance hormones, improve recovery, and overall cultivate a deeper connection with the world around us with the extra boost of energy. (denverpost.com)

Crying seems to increase Para Sympathetic Nervous System activity. (peaceeaseuse.com)
Decreases in heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure all indicate increased parasympathetic nervous system activity, so they can also be proxies for vagal tone. (marksdailyapple.com)

It is also associated with the limbic system, which processes behavioural and emotional responses. (elephantjournal.com)
When we have been emotionally injured, we are moving around mainly in our primal and childhood responses where the logic and reasoning of our parasympathetic brain are not available to us. (lifecoach-directory.org.uk)

Parasympathetic Nervous System" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) . (jefferson.edu)

The Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) is responsible for involuntary actions such as breathing, digestion, and heart rate. (suncoast-doula.com)
But it also has voluntary and involuntary nervous systems. (healthline.com)
The involuntary part of the PNS includes the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric nervous systems. (healthline.com)

Click through this slideshow to learn more about the brain and nervous system. (kidshealth.org)
The midbrain helps control eye movements, and allows the brain to communicate with the rest of the nervous system. (kidshealth.org)
When you experience something traumatic, the brain shuts down all nonessential systems and moves into the "lower" brain systems. (psychcentral.com)
We have something in our brain called the amygdala and it is basically like an alarm system. (lifecoach-directory.org.uk)
Your sympathetic nervous system has activated the fight-or-flight response because your brain has sensed a threat. (crossroadsantigua.org)
The brain is the master control of the entire urinary system. (medscape.com)

The cardiovascular system and the lymphatic system form what is collectively called the circulatory system . (encyclopedia.com)
The basic components of the cardiovascular system are the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood. (encyclopedia.com)
[ 1 ] The solitary nucleus, being an integrating hub for the baroreflex, receives sensory input about the state of the cardiovascular system. (medscape.com)

Additionally, the sympathetic nervous system inhibits nonessential processes, such as digestion, to focus energy on the necessary functions for survival. (suncoast-doula.com)
This contains the limbic system, which processes emotions like joy and fear. (psychcentral.com)

Polyvagal Theory, by professor of psychiatry Stephen Porges, suggests that it is possible to tune into the parasympathetic system to initiate a state of calm amid chronic stress. (crossroadsantigua.org)

Once the threat has passed, your parasympathetic nervous system comes back online. (psychcentral.com)

the lymphatic system aids it in its function. (encyclopedia.com)

The pathophysiology of SAP is likely explained by aspiration combined with stroke-induced immunodepression through complex humeral and neural pathways that include the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, parasympathetic and sympathetic systems. (nih.gov)

Its action is described as being complementary to that of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for stimulating activities associated with the fight-or-flight response. (wikipedia.org)
Recovering from hurt in a romantic relationship - cognitive versus primitive response and the sympathetic nervous system explained. (lifecoach-directory.org.uk)
If we sense danger, however, the SES will release the brakes to engage a more primitive response: that of fight or flight (our sympathetic system). (integratedlistening.com)

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Localization of sympathetic, parasympathetic and sensory neurons innervating the heart of the Beijing duck by means of the retrograde transport of horseradish peroxidase. (1/1163)

A method for determining baroreflex-mediated sympathetic and parasympathetic control of the heart in pregnant and non-pregnant sheep. (2/1163)

Retarded growth and deficits in the enteric and parasympathetic nervous system in mice lacking GFR alpha2, a functional neurturin receptor. (3/1163)

Gene targeting reveals a critical role for neurturin in the development and maintenance of enteric, sensory, and parasympathetic neurons. (4/1163)

Sequential activation of different Ca2+ entry pathways upon cholinergic stimulation in mouse pancreatic acinar cells. (5/1163)

Isolation of pure cholinergic nerve endings from the electric organ of Torpedo marmorata. (6/1163)

Heart period and heart period variability during sleep on the MIR space station. (7/1163)

Sympathovagal balance: how should we measure it? (8/1163)

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

Atropine

Vagus Nerve

Heart Rate

Muscarinic Antagonists

Sympathetic Nervous System

Heart

Blood Pressure

Central Nervous System

Nervous System

Central Nervous System Diseases

Peripheral Nervous System

Enteric Nervous System

Central Nervous System Neoplasms

Localization of sympathetic, parasympathetic and sensory neurons innervating the heart of the Beijing duck by means of the retrograde transport of horseradish peroxidase. (1/1163)

A method for determining baroreflex-mediated sympathetic and parasympathetic control of the heart in pregnant and non-pregnant sheep. (2/1163)

Retarded growth and deficits in the enteric and parasympathetic nervous system in mice lacking GFR alpha2, a functional neurturin receptor. (3/1163)

Gene targeting reveals a critical role for neurturin in the development and maintenance of enteric, sensory, and parasympathetic neurons. (4/1163)

Sequential activation of different Ca2+ entry pathways upon cholinergic stimulation in mouse pancreatic acinar cells. (5/1163)

Isolation of pure cholinergic nerve endings from the electric organ of Torpedo marmorata. (6/1163)

Heart period and heart period variability during sleep on the MIR space station. (7/1163)

Sympathovagal balance: how should we measure it? (8/1163)

Parasympathetic nervous system

Postprandial somnolence

Basal electrical rhythm

Parasympathetic ganglia

Parasympathetic rebound

Pelvic splanchnic nerves

Muscarinic antagonist

Task-invoked pupillary response

Lung

Acute stress disorder

Bronchoconstriction

Atropine

Autonomic drug

Vagal escape

Reflex bradycardia

Photic sneeze reflex

Hyoscine butylbromide

Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity

Neural top-down control of physiology

The Relaxation Response

Oxytocin receptor

Saliva

Fat-tailed dunnart

Pesticide

Bladder

Human brain

Prevertebral ganglia

Heart rate variability

Nervous system

Variant angina

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