ANS anatomy & physiology 6

Question 1

Which brain region is most important for the coordination and control of autonomic nervous system output?
a. reticular formation
b. nucleus tractus solitarius
c. limbic system
d. hypothalamus

Answer 1

d. hypothalamus

Question 2

The most important integrator of autonomic and endocrine function is the

Answer 2

hypothalamus

Question 3

The hypothalamus coordinates autonomic function with

Answer 3

feeding
thermoregulation
circadian rhythms
water balance
emotions
sexual drive
reproduction
motivation
other brain functions

Question 4

___________________ are important in cardiovascular control, respiratory control, and central pattern generators.

Answer 4

reticular formation neurons

Question 5

_______________ the the major lower brainstem command center for visceral control

Answer 5

Nucleus tractus solitarius

Question 6

The nucleus tracturs solitarius contains second-order sensory neurons that receive all input from

Answer 6

peripheral chemoreceptors & baroreceptors
non-nociceptive afferent input from every organ of the thorax and abdomen

Question 7

Some of the most important factors controlled in the brainstem are

Answer 7

arterial pressure
heart rate
respiratory control