Predominary Sympathetic or Parasympathetic Tone

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Predominary Sympathetic or Parasympathetic Tone

Antatomical Site

Predominant Autonomic Tone

Effect of Ganglionic Blockade

Arterioles

Sympathetic-adrenergic

vasodilatation; increased peripheral blood flow; hypotension

Veins

Sympathetic-adrenergic

dilatation; blood pooling; decreased venous return; decreased cardiac output

Heart

Parasympathetic-cholinergic

tachycardia

Ciliary Muscle

Parasympathetic-cholinergic

cycloplegia (loss of accommodation)

Gastrointestinal Tract

Parasympathetic-cholinergic

reduced tone and motility; constipation; decreased secretions

Salivary Glands

Parasympathetic-cholinergic

Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Sweat Glands

Sympathetic-cholinergic

Anhidrosis (lack of sweating)

Category: Pharmacology Notes

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