ANS

Question 1

What part of the nervous system is the autonomic nervous system involved with?

Answer 1

PNS

Question 2

Parasympathetic nervous system functions

Answer 2

Rest and digest, Conserves energy and oversees standard bodily functions

Question 3

Sympathetic nervous system functions

Answer 3

Fight, fright, or flight
* Many organs involved
* Mobilizes body in extreme situations
* Fear
* Exercise
* Anger
* Short-term response, requires more energy

Question 4

Which division of the ANS originates in the brainstem and sacral regions of the spinal cord?

Answer 4

Parasympathetic

Question 5

Which division of the ANS has short preganglionic axons and long postganglionic axons?

Answer 5

Sympathetic

Question 6

Which division of the ANS has long preganglionic axons and short postganglionic axons?

Answer 6

Parasympathetic

Question 7

Which division of the ANS originates in the thoracic and lumbar regions?

Answer 7

Sympathetic

Question 8

Which division of the ANS releases ACh at both the autonomic ganglion and the effector?

Answer 8

Parasympathetic

Question 9

Cranial Nerve X (Vagus) is a major contributor to this division of the ANS?

Answer 9

Parasympathetic

Question 10

What two hormones does the adrenal medulla release?

Answer 10

Norepinephrine (similar to epinephrine)
Epinephrine (adrenaline)

Question 11

What division of the ANS does the adrenal medulla belong to?

Answer 11

Sympathetic nervous system