Nerves - Pelvic plexus (ANS)

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What are the two components of the pelvic plexus?

1. Hypogastric nerve (remember "Hold") SYMPATHETIC
  • Relax bladder and erectile tissues, decrease GI motility

2. Pelvic nerve (remember "Pee") PARASYMPATHETIC
  • Contract bladder and vasodilation of erectile tissues, increase GI motility

What region of the spine does the hypogastric nerve innervate?

L1-4, travels within pelvis alongside the internal iliac vasculature

What region of the spine does the pelvic nerve innervate?

S1-3
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Where can the pelvic plexus be found in canines?

Near the vaginal/prostatic artery within internal iliac arteries

What is the word for "expelling urine"

Micturition

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