Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous signals

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1. The autonomic nervous system can be divided into two principal components; sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous signals. Compare and contrast sympathetic and parasympathetic signalling, including neurotransmission, physiological responses and pharmacological regulation of each signalling pathway

2. Overview of nervous system, including central / peripheral nervous system, and somatic/autonomic/enteric system

3. Detailed overview of intercellular nervous signalling via neurotransmitters and receptors, focusing on the key sympathetic and parasympathetic signalling (i.e. adrenaline and acetylcholine)

4. Description of physiological effects associated with sympathetic and parasympathetic signalling.

5. Brief description of pharmacological agents that interfere with a neurotransmitter receptor of choice (e.g. nicotinic and muscarinic).

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