Denervated involuntary muscles, cardiac muscle, and glands continue to function. For example, the transplanted heart may function reasonably well. However, when deprived of autonomic nervous system influences, these effectors are abnormal in that they do not respond as effectively as they should to satisfy the changind demands of the organism.
The Human Nervous System
Structure and Function Noback, C.R.; Ruggiero, D.A.; Demarest, R.J.; Strominger, N.L. (Eds.)
2007, 416 p. 178 illus., SoftcoverISBN: 978-1-58829-040-3
Mia: Please note, that with heart transplants both, sympathetic and parasympathetic influences are disrupted , so while there is denervation, there is no obvious imbalance between these. In sympathectomy, only the sympathetic nerves are cut, and the parasympathetic influence is predominant, whic will result in slowing of the heart.
Mia: Please note, that with heart transplants both, sympathetic and parasympathetic influences are disrupted , so while there is denervation, there is no obvious imbalance between these. In sympathectomy, only the sympathetic nerves are cut, and the parasympathetic influence is predominant, whic will result in slowing of the heart.