Adrenergic nervous system

Adrenergic system or Adrenergic nervous system (ANS) is a group of organs and nerves in which adrenaline and/or norepinephrine are as neurotransmitters. ANS is counted as one of the main neurohormonal systems regulate cardiovascular function, including smooth muscle tone.[1]

Components

Peripherial adrenergic nervous system consists of three main following components:[2]

References

  1. Lymperopoulos A, Rengo G, Koch WJ (2013). "Adrenergic nervous system in heart failure: pathophysiology and therapy". Circulation Research 113: 739–753. doi:10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.113.300308.
  2. Scanzano A, Cosentino M (2015). "Adrenergic regulation of innate immunity: a review". Front. Pharmacol. doi:10.3389/fphar.2015.00171.
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