3. Endocrine function and metabolism |
Metabolism |
Lipolysis |
Glycogenolysis |
Adrenal gland |
Stimulation of adrenal steroidogenesis |
Kidney |
Stimulation of renin secretion |
Pancreas |
Release of insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide |
Pituitary/hypothalamus |
Release of prolactin, oxytocin, and vasopressin |
Thyroid |
Stimulation of hormone secretion |
4. Urogenital system |
Inhibition or myoelectrical and smooth muscle activity |
Potential of electrically induced and pilocarpine-induced prostatic secretion |
5. Respiratory system |
Bronchodilation |
Stimulation of submucosal gland secretion |
6. Central nervous system |
Excitation of cerebral cortical and spinal cord neurons |
Hyperthermia |
Stimulation or glycogenolysis and of glucose utilization |
Hypnogenic and antidipsogenic effects |
7. Immune system |
Inhibition of mitogen-induced transformation of T-lymphocytes |
Stimulation of Ig synthesis |
Inhibition of mast cell histamine release |
Inhibition of Th1 immune responses |
Promotion of Th2 immune responses |