blended - ANS Flashcards
1
Q
what is the central nervous system made of
A
brain + spinal chord
2
Q
what does the peripheral nervous system consist of
A
spinal nerves (controlling voluntary movement and the autonomic nervous system)
3
Q
what does the ANS control
A
- heart rate
- blood pressure
4
Q
where in the brain controls the ANS
A
hypothalamus
5
Q
what are the 2 opposing systems of the ANS
A
- sympathetic nervous system
- parasympathetic nervous system
6
Q
what is the neurotransmitter for sympathetic system
A
noradrenaline
7
Q
what is the neurotransmitter for parasympathetic system
A
acetylcholine
8
Q
what effect does acetylcholine have
A
decreasing heart and ventilation rate
9
Q
what effect does noradrenaline have
A
increases blood pressure, heart and ventilation
10
Q
where are hormones secreted
A
endocrine glands
(pituitary gland)
11
Q
where do hormones go after they are secreted
A
directly into blood
12
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