Function of Autonomic Ganglia

摘要: Integration of autonomic nervous activity is very largely carried out weithin the central system (see Ingram, 1960). This being so, it not unreasonable to conclude with authors one text (Davson and Eggleton, 1968) that integration in ganglia a “very minor matter.” Indeed, many accounts sytem assumed merely pass on unmodified impulses they receive from preganglionic nerve cells, for practical purposes this view seems serve well. Studies past 40 years, commencing those Eccles 1930s, do not, however, support simplistic ganglionic function. It will be shown that, as result their anatomical connections Chapter 6) synaptic properties 8), are capable several different kinds each reflecting particular