The document provides an overview of the autonomic nervous system. It describes the distribution and function of cholinergic and adrenergic receptors. Cholinergic receptors include muscarinic M1-M5 receptors and nicotinic receptors. Adrenergic receptors include alpha-1, alpha-2, beta-1, beta-2, and beta-3 receptors. The effects of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems on various organ systems are explained based on the receptors involved. These include effects on the heart, blood vessels, smooth muscle, glands, eyes, autonomic ganglia and skeletal muscle. The conclusion summarizes the key receptor types and notes that sympathetic and parasympathetic effects