Chapter 14: Autonomic System Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the involuntary arm of the PNS?
A
ANS
2
Q
Where are the vital processes managed through?
A
Visceral reflex arc
3
Q
What parts of the ANS work to maintain homeostasis?
A
Parasympathetic and sympathetic
4
Q
The somatic system is voluntary while the autonomic is what?
A
Involuntary
5
Q
The pre ganglionic neurons are ________ for sympathetic nervous system and ______ for the parasympathetic?
A
Short and long
6
Q
The postganglionic neuron is _____ in the sympathetic and ___ in the parasympathetic.
A
Long and short
7
Q
Where are the cell bodies?
A
Thoracic and lumbar spinal cord
8
Q
Where is the brain stem or sacral spinal cord found?
A
In the CNS
9
Q
What two things are made by the adrenal medulla?
A
Norepinephrine and epinephrine
10
Q
What is the antagonist of the sympathetic system?
A
Parasympathetic system
