Biology:Adrenergic nervous system
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Short description: Adrenergic transmission
The adrenergic system or adrenergic nervous system is a group of organs and nerves in which adrenaline (epinephrine) and/or noradrenaline (norepinephrine) act as neurotransmitters. ANS is counted as one of the main neurohormonal systems that regulate cardiovascular function, including smooth muscle tone.[1]
Components
The peripheral adrenergic nervous system is better known as the sympathetic nervous system (SANS), which comprises the autonomic outflow from the thoracic and high lumbar segments of the spinal cord. The parasympathetic nervous system (PANS) is cholinergic, not adrenergic.
References
- ↑ "Adrenergic nervous system in heart failure: pathophysiology and therapy". Circulation Research 113 (6): 739–753. 2013. doi:10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.113.300308. PMID 23989716. PMC 3843360. http://circres.ahajournals.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=23989716.[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]