Discuss the autonomic nervous system and its parts
a. How do the two parts interact with one another?
b. What chemicals are involved with the two systems?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Sympathetic and parasympathetic systems
Function antagonistically toward each other
They stimulate or inhibit smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and the glands. One system expends energy; the other conserves energy.
b. Catecholamines used are epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
Acetylcholine is also used.
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