Autonomic Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the sympathetic nervous system
A
It is the “fight or flight” response. Manifest: pupils dilate, heart rate increases
2
Q
What is the parasympathetic nervous system
A
The “rest and digest system
3
Q
What are some anatomical key characteristics of sympathetic and parasympathetic
A
Para:
long preganglionic short post ganglion
Fibers are in brain stem
Ganglia near effectors (special organs being Affected
Sympathetic:
Fibers near lumber spinal cord
Short preganglianie and long post ganglion
Ganglia near spinal Corel
4
Q
Draw out level of ANS control
A
Frontal lobe> limbic system (emotional input)>hypothalamus> brain stem> spinal cord
