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Which of the following is true about the autonomic nervous system?
Which of the following is true about the autonomic nervous system?
- The sympathetic system is most active during periods of emotional and physical calm
- The parasympathetic system is most active during periods of emotional and physical calm (correct)
- The sympathetic system dominates during periods of emotional and physical calm
- The parasympathetic system dominates during stressful events (fear & fight)
What is the anatomical area that serves as a functional junction between preganglionic and postganglionic neurons in the autonomic nervous system?
What is the anatomical area that serves as a functional junction between preganglionic and postganglionic neurons in the autonomic nervous system?
- Peripheral nervous system
- Effector organ
- Ganglia
- Synapse (correct)
Which regions do the sympathetic nerve fibers exit from in the autonomic nervous system?
Which regions do the sympathetic nerve fibers exit from in the autonomic nervous system?
- Cranial and sacral portions
- Thoracic and lumbar regions (correct)
- Cervical and thoracic regions
- Lumbar and sacral regions
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system dominates during periods of stressful events such as fear and fight?
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system dominates during periods of stressful events such as fear and fight?
What type of receptors are alpha-1 receptors in the sympathetic nervous system?
What type of receptors are alpha-1 receptors in the sympathetic nervous system?
Where are the preganglionic neurons located in the autonomic nervous system?
Where are the preganglionic neurons located in the autonomic nervous system?
What are the two main branches of the autonomic nervous system?
What are the two main branches of the autonomic nervous system?
What is the role of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the role of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the main function of the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the main function of the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the anatomical area that serves as a functional junction between preganglionic and postganglionic neurons in the autonomic nervous system?
What is the anatomical area that serves as a functional junction between preganglionic and postganglionic neurons in the autonomic nervous system?
Flashcards
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is primarily responsible for promoting relaxation, digestion, and energy conservation. It's active when your body is at rest. Think of it as "rest and digest."
Synapse
Synapse
The junction between the ends of two nerve cells, where a signal is transmitted from one cell to the other.
Sympathetic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is primarily responsible for the 'fight-or-flight' response. It's active during stressful situations. Think 'stress response,'
Excitatory Receptors
Excitatory Receptors
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Preganglionic neurons in the Autonomic Nervous System
Preganglionic neurons in the Autonomic Nervous System
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Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
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Role of the Parasympathetic Nervous System
Role of the Parasympathetic Nervous System
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Function of the Sympathetic Nervous System
Function of the Sympathetic Nervous System
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Synapse
Synapse
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