Autonomic NS

Question 1

What is the Peripheral NS divided into?

Answer 1

Somatic NS and Autonomic NS

Question 2

What is the function of the Somatic NS?

Answer 2

Controls muscles under voluntary actions

Permits sensation

Question 3

What is the function of autonomic NS?

Answer 3

Controls involuntary actions e.g. HR/BP/BR

System of motor neurones controlling cardiac muscle, smooth muscle lining blood vessels, endocrine secretions and internal organs

Process of homeostasis

Question 4

What ANS divided into?

Answer 4

Sympathetic NS and parasympathetic NS

Question 5

What is the function of the sympathetic NS?

Answer 5

‘Fight or flight’ response

Fast responses

Question 6

What is the function of the parasympathetic NS?

Answer 6

‘Rest and digest’

Slow responses

Question 7

What is the ‘fight or flight’ response?

Answer 7

Physiological response triggered when we feel frightened

Evolved- react appropriately

Question 8

Give an antagonist pair

Answer 8

Sympathetic NS- increases activity of ANS

Parasympathetic NS- inhibits activity of ANS