5 Questions
Which division of the nervous system includes neurons located outside the brain and the spinal cord?
Peripheral Nervous System
Which neurons carry signals away from the brain and spinal cord to the peripheral tissues?
Efferent Neurons
Which division of the peripheral nervous system is involved in voluntary control of functions such as skeletal muscle contraction?
Somatic Efferent Neurons
What type of neurons innervate smooth muscles of the viscera, cardiac muscle, vasculature, and exocrine glands?
Postganglionic Neurons
What does ANS regulate without the conscious participation of the mind?
Digestion, cardiac output, blood flow, and glandular secretion
Learn about the anatomical divisions of the nervous system, focusing on the Central Nervous System (CNS) and its components, along with an introduction to cholinergic drugs. Explore the peripheral nervous system, efferent and afferent divisions, and their functions.
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