ANS Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the autonomic nervous system comprised of?
A
The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
2
Q
Which of the pathways are myelinated?
A
The autonomic presynaptic axon
3
Q
Stimulus location
A
Enteroreceptor
4
Q
Motor neuron - effector path
A
Two cell paths (pre- and post- ganglion neurons)
5
Q
Location of motor neuron soma
A
Pre-ganglionic: lateral horn of SC or brain stem
Post-ganglionic: Autonomic ganglion
