Autonomic Vs Somatic Flashcards
1
Q
A effectors
A
Heart, involuntary muscles and glands
2
Q
A function
A
Adjustment of internal environment
Homeostasis
3
Q
A efferent pathways
A
Two nerve fibres from CNS to effector with synapse and ganglion
4
Q
A Neurotransmitter
A
Acetylcholine and noradrenaline
5
Q
A control
A
Usually involuntary
6
Q
A nerves to target organ
A
2 sets, parasympathetic and sympathetic
7
Q
A effects on target organ
A
Excitation or inhibition
8
Q
S effectors
A
Skeletal muscles
9
Q
S function
A
Response to external environment
10
Q
S efferent pathways
A
One nerve fibre from CNS to effectors
No synapse and ganglion
11
Q
S neurotransmitter
A
Acetylcholine
12
Q
S control
A
Usually voluntary
13
Q
S nerves to target organ
A
1 set
14
Q
S effects on target organ
A
Always excitation
