Autonomic Nervous System (Parasympathetic & Sympathetic Divisions))

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Autonomic Nervous System (Parasympathetic & Sympathetic Divisions))

FromDr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

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Nov 10, 2017

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How do the fight or flight (Sympathetic) and rest and digest (Parasympathetic) divisions of the autonomic nervous system work? Here we discuss the anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology (including receptors).

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Nov 10, 2017

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Dr Matt Barton and Dr Mike Todorovic are Senior Lecturers of Anatomy and Physiology at Griffth University. They love teaching people about how the body works!

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