Autonomic nervous System Flashcards
1
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what is the autonomic nervous system?
A
it is the subconscious control of our bodies innervating muscle of tissues and glands
2
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what actions is the autonomic nervous system involved with?
A
temperature control, continence, secretions and gastric motility
3
Q
what do autonomic neurones have?
A
Ganglia outside the spinal chord where their axons synapse
4
Q
How many neurones does it take for the autonomic system to reach its target?
A
2 - pre and post ganglionic neurones
5
Q
what can the autonomic response system be divided into further?
A
sympathetic and parasympathetic
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