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Can you describe the dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system?
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Almost all organs: Sudden drop blood pressure, impotense, changes in skin colour, incontinence, lack of sweating, changes in heart rate, etc.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Autonomic nervous sy: Dysfunction affects the motor innervation of smooth muscles, heart muscle & gland cells. It can affect the sympathetic or the parasympathetic components, or both.
Answered 5/6/2014
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