Autonomic Nervous System II 🧠

Question 1

Sympathetic Division

Answer 1

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for stress or danger situations (‘fight or flight’).

Question 2

Neuroscience

Answer 2

The study of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, and how they interact with the body.

Question 3

Baroreceptors

Answer 3

Sensory receptors that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate it through the baroreflex.

Question 4

Anatomy

Answer 4

The study of the structure of living organisms, including human anatomy which involves the body’s organs and systems.

Question 5

Parasympathetic Division

Answer 5

Part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy and promotes maintenance activities (‘rest and digest’).

Question 6

Autonomic Nervous System

Answer 6

Controls involuntary bodily functions like heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Question 7

Dual Innervation

Answer 7

Sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves can have opposing effects on the same organ to maintain homeostasis.

Question 8

Pharmacology

Answer 8

The study of drugs and their effects on the body, including mechanisms of action, side effects, and interactions.