The document discusses the functions and effects of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), detailing the roles of sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, including their neurotransmitters, target organs, and responses to stimulation. It explains how dual innervation of visceral organs leads to antagonistic, complementary, and cooperative effects, and outlines common disorders such as Horner's syndrome. Additionally, it lists various drugs that can increase or decrease autonomic activity by acting on autonomic ganglia, postganglionic nerve endings, and specific receptors.
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