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Which division of the nervous system carries signals away from the brain and spinal cord?
Which division of the nervous system carries signals away from the brain and spinal cord?
- Parasympathetic division
- Efferent division (correct)
- Sympathetic division
- Afferent division
How many separate systems is the autonomic nervous system divided into?
How many separate systems is the autonomic nervous system divided into?
- Three
- Five
- Two (correct)
- Four
What is the main purpose of drugs in the autonomic pharmacology group?
What is the main purpose of drugs in the autonomic pharmacology group?
- To suppress the central nervous system
- To increase the activity of the afferent division
- To decrease the activity of the efferent division
- To enhance or mimic the autonomic nervous system or to block the effects of the neurotransmitters at their receptor sites (correct)
Which anatomical division is composed of the brain and spinal cord?
Which anatomical division is composed of the brain and spinal cord?
Which nervous system division brings information from the periphery to the CNS?
Which nervous system division brings information from the periphery to the CNS?
Flashcards
Efferent division
Efferent division
The division of the nervous system that carries signals away from the brain and spinal cord.
How many divisions is the autonomic nervous system divided into?
How many divisions is the autonomic nervous system divided into?
The autonomic nervous system is divided into two separate branches: the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
What is the main purpose of drugs in autonomic pharmacology?
What is the main purpose of drugs in autonomic pharmacology?
Drugs in this group are designed to either enhance or mimic the actions of the autonomic nervous system or to block the effects of neurotransmitters at their receptor sites.
What is the CNS?
What is the CNS?
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What division brings information to the CNS?
What division brings information to the CNS?
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Study Notes
Nervous System Divisions
- The Somatic Nervous System carries signals away from the brain and spinal cord.
Autonomic Nervous System
- The Autonomic Nervous System is divided into two separate systems: Sympathetic and Parasympathetic.
- The main purpose of drugs in the autonomic pharmacology group is to affect the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary actions.
Central Nervous System
- The Central Nervous System (CNS) is composed of the brain and spinal cord.
Afferent Division
- The Afferent Division brings information from the periphery to the Central Nervous System (CNS).
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Test your knowledge of the autonomic nervous system with this brief introduction to pharmacology. Explore the divisions of the nervous system and understand the role of the peripheral nervous system. Assess your understanding of efferent divisions and their functions in this quiz.
