Atlas of Human Anatomy by Netter

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Long postsynaptic neurons utilize norepinephrine as their neurotransmitter
Prevertebral ganglia (celiac, superior, and inferior mesenteric, aorticorenal) are in plexuses surrounding the origins of the main
branches of the abdominal aorta
Splanchnic nerves are presynaptic fibers that pass through the paravertebral ganglia without synapsing to enter cardiac, pulmonary,
esophageal, various abdominal and pelvic plexuses, where they synapse
Sympathetic fibers innervate smooth muscle, modified cardiac muscle, glands, and medulla of suprarenal glands
Parasympathetic NS: anabolic system for homeostasis
S2-S4 levels and cranial nerves III, VII, IX, X (craniosacral)
Long presynaptic neurons (Ach) with cell bodies in the mediolateral grey matter (S2-S4)
Short postsynaptic neurons arising near target organs (Ach)
Innervation of smooth muscle, modified cardiac muscle, and glands of thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic viscera
Visceral afferent NS: provides sensory input from the body's internal environment
Provides visceral sensation
Can trigger both somatic and visceral reflexes

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