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#Neurology

Autonomic division

evan Jan. 21, 2024
  • Only carried within segmental spinal nerves:
  • Sympathetic - T1-L2, highly organised, widespread effect. Ganglion in sympathetic chain
  • Parasympathetic - CN III, VII, IX, X, S2-S4, localised effect. Ganglion near effector organ
  • Horner syndrome - injury to sympathetic supply to head and neck
    • Ptosis - drooping eye lids
    • Mitosis - constricted pupil
    • Anhydrosis - loss of sweating

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