Sympathetic vs parasympathetic nervous system (autonomic) nursing review on the anatomy, pharmacology, and physiology. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system are part of the AUTONOMIC nervous System, which is part of the PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. The peripheral nervous system arises out of the central nervous system, which is the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system is divided into two parts: somatic (this controls our voluntary functions) and autonomic (this controls the involuntary functions of the internal organs and glands). The autonomic system is unique because it has TWO neurons that synapse (come together) in an autonomic ganglion. Therefore, this system has a preganglionic and postganglionic neuron. The sympathetic nervous system is known as the fight or flight system, while the parasympathetic is known as the rest and digest. The sympathetic nervous system preganglionic neuron is made up of cholinergic fibers and releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. While its postganglionic neuron is made up of adrenergic fibers and releases the neurotransmitter norepinephrine. The parasympathetic nervous system is slightly different because its postganglionic neuron is made up of cholinergic fibers and releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. In this video we will discuss sympathetic and parasympathetic pharmacology, which will include a discussion about sympathomimetics, parasympathomimetics, sympatholytics, and parasympatholytics drugs. Quiz: http://www.registerednursern.com/sympathetic-vs-parasympathetic-nervous-system-quiz-includes-pharmacology/ Notes: http://www.registerednursern.com/sympathetic-vs-parasympathetic-nervous-system-includes-pharmacology/ More Neuro Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfVPDxuXWcpmg42nNXdjA9FD More Pharmacology Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfWpel1Ymwd9IQe0noyzAjeS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RegisteredNurseRNs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/registerednursern_com/ Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=registerednursern Nursing School Supplies: http://www.registerednursern.com/the-ultimate-list-of-nursing-medical-supplies-and-items-a-new-nurse-student-nurse-needs-to-buy/ Popular Playlists: NCLEX Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfWtwCDmLHyX2UeHofCIcgo0 Fluid & Electrolytes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfWJSZ9pL8L3Q1dzdlxUzeKv Nursing Skills: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfUhd_qQYEbp0Eab3uUKhgKb Nursing School Study Tips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfWBO40qeDmmaMwMHJEWc9Ms Nursing School Tips & Questions" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfVQok-t1X5ZMGgQr3IMBY9M Teaching Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfUkW_DpJekN_Y0lFkVNFyVF Types of Nursing Specialties: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfW8dRD72gUFa5W7XdfoxArp Healthcare Salary Information: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfVN0vmEP59Tx2bIaB_3Qhdh New Nurse Tips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfVTqH6LIoAD2zROuzX9GXZy Nursing Career Help: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfVXjptWyvj2sx1k1587B_pj EKG Teaching Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfU-A9UTclI0tOYrNJ1N5SNt Dosage & Calculations for Nurses: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfUYdl0TZQ0Tc2-hLlXlHNXq Diabetes Health Managment: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfXtEx17D7zC1efmWIX-iIs9