Sympathetic Output
(Part of the Autonomic Nervous System)



In this figure you see the efferent system, the Sympathetic Autonomic Nervous System nerves, that leave via the spinal nerves exiting the CNS (spinal cord) in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral regions.

To see a drawing of the 31 spinal nerves: SPINAL
To learn more about the regions of the spine: SPINE
To learn more about the Sympathetic division of the Autonomic Nervous System: SANS
To learn more about the Parasympathetic division of the Autonomic Nervous System: PANS
To compare the actions of the SANS vs PANS stimulation on effector organs: EFFECTS

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