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ANS Flashcards

1
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anatomical term for the sympathetic division of the ANS

A

thoracolumbar

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2
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anatomical term for the parasympathetic division of the ANS

A

craniosacral

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3
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division of the ANS responsible for homeostasis

A

parasympathetic

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4
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division of the ANS responsible for the “fight or flight” response

A

sympathetic

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5
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ANS neurons that release epinephrine and norepinephrine

A

postganglionic sympathetic

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6
Q

neurotransmitter released by most ANS neurons

A

ACh (acetylcholine)

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7
Q

Cell bodies of preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic system are located in ____.

A

thoracic lumbar spinal cord

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8
Q

Cell bodies of postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic system are located in ____.

A

paravertebral ganglia

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9
Q

Cell bodies of preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic system are located in ___.

A

cranial nerve nuclei sacral spinal cord

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10
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Cell bodies of postganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic system are located in ___.

A

in or near target organs

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11
Q

Axons of ____ neurons in the sympathetic system are relatively long.

A

postganglionic

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12
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Axons of ____ neurons in the parasympathetic system are relatively long.

A

preganglionic

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13
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An increase in heart rate is a ____ response.

A

sympathetic

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14
Q

An increase in digestion is a ____ response.

A

parasympathetic

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15
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Dilation of the pupil is a ____ response.

A

sympathetic

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16
Q

Piloerection is a ____ response.

A

sympathetic

17
Q

Secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine by the adrenal gland increases the ____ response.

A

sympathetic

18
Q

The ____ controls the ANS.

A

hypothalamus

19
Q

Decreased respiration is a ___ response.

A

parasympathetic

20
Q

What part of the adrenal gland secretes NE and E?

A

medula

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