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What is the main reason behind the term 'autonomic' being applied to the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
What is the main reason behind the term 'autonomic' being applied to the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
- The extrinsic innervation required for the beating of a heart.
- The presence of independent rhythms and reflexes in target organs and tissues. (correct)
- The location of cell bodies within the central nervous system.
- The regulation of body activities under conscious control.
Which physiological process demonstrates the capability of the gut when isolated from the central nervous system?
Which physiological process demonstrates the capability of the gut when isolated from the central nervous system?
- Peristalsis to move chyme along. (correct)
- Extrinsic innervation to maintain its functions.
- Sensory feedback to adjust its operations.
- Voluntary control over digestion.
What type of muscles does the autonomic nervous system (ANS) primarily innervate?
What type of muscles does the autonomic nervous system (ANS) primarily innervate?
- Cardiac muscle, skeletal muscles, and skin.
- Smooth muscle, visceral muscles, and blood vessels.
- Cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and internal organs. (correct)
- Skeletal muscles and internal organs.
Where do the cell bodies of motor neurons reside in the voluntary somatic nervous system?
Where do the cell bodies of motor neurons reside in the voluntary somatic nervous system?
What distinguishes the motor pathways of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) from those of the voluntary somatic nervous system?
What distinguishes the motor pathways of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) from those of the voluntary somatic nervous system?
What is a fundamental feature of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) with respect to conscious control?
What is a fundamental feature of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) with respect to conscious control?
What is the neurotransmitter at the end organ as well as at the preganglionic synapse in the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the neurotransmitter at the end organ as well as at the preganglionic synapse in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for 'mobilization & increased metabolism'?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for 'mobilization & increased metabolism'?
Where are all the preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic nervous system located?
Where are all the preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic nervous system located?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for stimulating digestive glands in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for stimulating digestive glands in the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the neurotransmitter released by most postganglionic fibers in the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the neurotransmitter released by most postganglionic fibers in the sympathetic nervous system?
Which part of the body experiences vasoconstriction as a response in the sympathetic nervous system?
Which part of the body experiences vasoconstriction as a response in the sympathetic nervous system?
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