1 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that can cause pain in the joints. 2  RA occurs when the immune system attacks the joints and muscles causing joint pain and stiffness. 3  Lupus, an autoimmune disease like RA, that causes inflammation in the joints, as well as in the tendons, skin and other connective tissues. Lupus, an autoimmune disease like RA, that causes inflammation in the joints, as well as in the tendons, skin and other connective tissues. 2  Gout, which occurs when uric acid crystals build up in the joints, and causes joint inflammation, pain and tenderness.
Although the ANS is also known as the visceral nervous system the ANS is only connected with the motor side. Most autonomous functions are involuntary but they can often work in conjunction with the somatic nervous system which provides voluntary control.
Which nervous system division dominated when she was startled awake?: sympathetic nervous system 60. Which branch of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) includes the vagus nerves, which innervate the thoracic and abdominal viscera?: parasympathetic nervous system 61. After eating a large meal, Mr. Davis felt sleepy. Which nervous system dominates?: Parasympathetic nervous system 62. What do the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems share in common?: both systems are divisions of the autonomic nervous system 63. The sympathetic nervous system has short preganglionic axons and long ...