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What are the two parts of the nervous system?
What are the two parts of the nervous system?
- Voluntary and involuntary
- Sympathetic and parasympathetic
- Central and peripheral
- Somatic and autonomic (correct)
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
- Sympathetic (correct)
- Parasympathetic
- Enteric
- Somatic
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is associated with 'rest and digest' activities?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is associated with 'rest and digest' activities?
- Parasympathetic (correct)
- Sympathetic
- Enteric
- Somatic
Where does the sympathetic division of the ANS come from?
Where does the sympathetic division of the ANS come from?
How many chain ganglia are there on either side of the vertebral column?
How many chain ganglia are there on either side of the vertebral column?
Which response is activated by the sympathetic division of the ANS?
Which response is activated by the sympathetic division of the ANS?
Where do the collateral ganglia associated with the enteric nervous system lie?
Where do the collateral ganglia associated with the enteric nervous system lie?
What neurotransmitters are released by the sympathetic response?
What neurotransmitters are released by the sympathetic response?
Which part of the nervous system deals with skeletal muscle?
Which part of the nervous system deals with skeletal muscle?
What is the main function of the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
What is the main function of the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
What are the characteristics of sympathetic axons before the ganglia?
What are the characteristics of sympathetic axons before the ganglia?
What type of synapses are activated by acetylcholine in the autonomic nervous system?
What type of synapses are activated by acetylcholine in the autonomic nervous system?
Which cranial nerve carries fibers to control pupil size?
Which cranial nerve carries fibers to control pupil size?
What is the function of the sympathetic fibers running to the adrenal medulla?
What is the function of the sympathetic fibers running to the adrenal medulla?
Which receptors are activated by norepinephrine and epinephrine in the adrenergic system?
Which receptors are activated by norepinephrine and epinephrine in the adrenergic system?
What type of reflexes must synapse in the CNS?
What type of reflexes must synapse in the CNS?
What is the term for an area of a nerve that houses neurotransmitters but is not at the end like in the somatic nervous system?
What is the term for an area of a nerve that houses neurotransmitters but is not at the end like in the somatic nervous system?
Which part of the brain is involved in memory, emotional response, and influences the hypothalamus based on emotional states?
Which part of the brain is involved in memory, emotional response, and influences the hypothalamus based on emotional states?
Which drugs come from outside the body and can affect the autonomic nervous system?
Which drugs come from outside the body and can affect the autonomic nervous system?
What is the term for an increase in blood pressure and heart rate when a person stands up?
What is the term for an increase in blood pressure and heart rate when a person stands up?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling skeletal muscle?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling skeletal muscle?
What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which neurotransmitters are released during the sympathetic response?
Which neurotransmitters are released during the sympathetic response?
From which system does the sympathetic division of the ANS originate?
From which system does the sympathetic division of the ANS originate?
How many chain ganglia are there on either side of the vertebral column?
How many chain ganglia are there on either side of the vertebral column?
Which part of the nervous system is associated with digestion and absorption?
Which part of the nervous system is associated with digestion and absorption?
Where do the collateral ganglia, associated with the enteric nervous system, distribute their signals?
Where do the collateral ganglia, associated with the enteric nervous system, distribute their signals?
What is the function of the sympathetic response on blood flow to digestive organs?
What is the function of the sympathetic response on blood flow to digestive organs?
Where does a central neuron in the lateral horn run to in the sympathetic division?
Where does a central neuron in the lateral horn run to in the sympathetic division?
What are the main effects of the sympathetic response?
What are the main effects of the sympathetic response?
What type of synapse is activated by acetylcholine?
What type of synapse is activated by acetylcholine?
Which cranial nerve carries fibers to control pupil size?
Which cranial nerve carries fibers to control pupil size?
Where do parasympathetic fibers run to in the target effector?
Where do parasympathetic fibers run to in the target effector?
Which receptors are activated by norepinephrine and epinephrine in the adrenergic system?
Which receptors are activated by norepinephrine and epinephrine in the adrenergic system?
What is the function of varicosities in autonomic neurons?
What is the function of varicosities in autonomic neurons?
Which area is involved in memory and emotional response, influencing the hypothalamus based on emotional states?
Which area is involved in memory and emotional response, influencing the hypothalamus based on emotional states?
How are autonomic reflexes different from somatic reflexes?
How are autonomic reflexes different from somatic reflexes?
What does orthostatic hypotension refer to?
What does orthostatic hypotension refer to?
Which system exerts more control over the heart under normal circumstances?
Which system exerts more control over the heart under normal circumstances?
From where do most parasympathetic fibers come?
From where do most parasympathetic fibers come?
