Autonomic Nervous System

Question 1

What does the sympathetic nervous system do?

Answer 1

Prepares the body for flight or fight response. Generally increases activity.

Question 2

What does the parasympathetic nervous system do?

Answer 2

Maintains/returns systems to normal functioning. Generally decreases activity.

Question 3

In what direction does the sympathetic nervous system carry information?

Answer 3

Efferent. Carrying information away from the central nervous system.

Question 3

In what direction does the sympathetic nervous system carry information?

Answer 3

Efferent. Carrying information away from the central nervous system.

Question 4

In what direction does the parasympathetic nervous system carry information?

Answer 4

Efferent. Carrying information away from the central nervous system.

Question 5

What are the main differences between the nervous and endocrine systems?

Answer 5

Speed, duration, transmission, specifity.