18 Questions
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling skeletal muscles?
Somatic
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is associated with 'fight or flight' response?
Sympathetic
Where does the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system originate from?
Thoracolumbar system
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for 'rest and digest' activities?
Parasympathetic
Which activity is typically associated with the sympathetic response of the autonomic nervous system?
Increase heart rate
Where are the collateral ganglia, associated with the enteric nervous system, located in relation to the target effectors?
Closer to the target effectors
What type of fibers run to intramural ganglia?
Long preganglionic fibers and short postganglionic fibers
Which cranial nerve carries fibers to control pupil size?
CN III
Which receptors are activated by acetylcholine in the cholinergic system?
Nicotinic and muscarinic receptors
What does the term 'nor' in adrenergic receptors refer to?
Refers to the removal of a methyl group (CH3)
Where are neurotransmitters housed in the autonomic nervous system?
In varicosities spread through the length of the nerve
Which system exerts much more control than the other system in maintaining homeostasis for some organs?
Sympathetic system
What term is used to describe the increase in blood pressure and heart rate when a person stands up and changes the altitude of the head?
Orthostatic hypotension
Which part of the brain is involved in controlling autonomic and endocrine function?
Hypothalamus
What is the main effect of smoking on blood vessels?
Increases blood pressure
What category do Phenylephrine, cocaine, and caffeine fall into in terms of their effects on the autonomic nervous system?
Sympathomimetic drugs that enhance sympathetic response
Which part of the limbic lobe is involved in influencing the hypothalamus based on emotional states?
Amygdala
What is an example of a referred pain location included in the referred pain chart mentioned in the text book?
Liver
Test your knowledge of the autonomic nervous system, including its two parts - the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, and their functions in regulating the body's responses. Explore how these divisions work in opposite ways to maintain homeostatic balance.
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