Autonomic Nervous System and Urinary Bladder Function - Part 3

Delve into a comprehensive 2-hour 43-minute lecture on the Autonomic Nervous System, focusing on neurology and neuroanatomy. Explore the intricacies of urinary bladder innervation, including the roles of sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. Examine the micturition physiology and reflex in detail, along with clinical correlates such as Hirschsprung disease, familial dysautonomia, and Raynaud's phenomenon. Investigate the effects of various toxins on cholinergic and adrenergic nerve endings, and gain insights into sympathomimetic drugs and their impact on the cardiovascular system. Learn about Laplace's Law, the activation of sacral reflexes, and the step-by-step mechanism of bladder control involving higher cortical centers and pontine micturition centers.