|
|
Subject:
Neuroscience
Category: Science > Biology Asked by: patrick2005-ga List Price: $5.00 |
Posted:
25 Oct 2005 09:19 PDT
Expires: 24 Nov 2005 08:19 PST Question ID: 584692 |
If urination normally takes place when one is relaxed (parasympathetic nervous system), then why does involuntary urination occur under extreme fright (sympathetic nervous system)? |
|
There is no answer at this time. |
|
Subject:
Re: Neuroscience
From: dops-ga on 25 Oct 2005 10:32 PDT |
The initial flight or fight response involves initial activation of the sympathetic nervous system. Under extreme stress however the parasympathetic nervous system is activated in the "faint and freeze response." |
Subject:
Re: Neuroscience
From: pforcelli-ga on 25 Oct 2005 13:31 PDT |
More precisely and accurately, extreme stress can initiate activity in the VVC and DVC (ventral and dorsal vagal complexes) which activate the parasympathetic NS, while the classic stress pathway can activate the sympathetic NS. These contrary signals are hypothesized to be the cause of "voodoo death", and can cause muscle and vasospasm (hence involuntary micturition). Furthermore, in cases where there is a rapid drop in blood pressure due to fright, (VVC activation), and the simultaneous relaxing of sympathetic tone, effects such as loss of conciousness and micturition can occur. One more thing, when thinking about this complex reflex pathway, remember that the brain's output to the spine (output from pontine and medullary micturition control centers through the gracile and cuneate tracts) have an overall inhibitory tone on micturition. - Patrick |
If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by emailing us at answers-support@google.com with the question ID listed above. Thank you. |
Search Google Answers for |
Google Home - Answers FAQ - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy |