Chaoter 15: The Autonomic Nervous System

Question 1

What is the ANS also referred to as?

Answer 1

Involuntary nervous system

Question 2

State the stages of the Autonomic Reflec Arc.

Answer 2

1. Receptor in Viscera
2. Visceral Sesnsory Neuron
3. integration Center
4. Motor heron (Pre/Post Gangion)
5. Visceral Effector

Question 3

What is a ganglion?

Answer 3

Cluster of grey matter nuclei in the PNS

Question 4

What are the 2 divisions of the ANS?

Answer 4

Sympathetic and Parasypathetic