Autonomic NS vs Somatic NS Flashcards
1
Q
SNS control is _____________ and effects _____________.
A
SNS
VOLUNTARY
+
SKELETAL MM
2
Q
ANS control is _____________ and effects _____________.
A
ANS
INVOLUNTARY
+
CARDIAC and SMOOTH MM GLANDS
3
Q
How many neurons are in the SNS motor pathway from CNS to skeletal mm?
A
1 MOTOR NEURON
4
Q
How many neurons are in the ANS motor pathway?
A
2 MOTOR NEURONS
5
Q
Name the neurotransmitter released by the SNS?
A
ACh
ACETYLCHOLINE
6
Q
Name the neurotransmitter released by the PaNS?
A
ACh
ACETYLCHOLINE
7
Q
Name the neurotransmitter released by the SyNS?
A
NE
NOREPINEPHRINE
aka
NORADRENALINE