Chapter 15 A&P Flashcards
Which nervous system occurs subconsciously? (Autonomic or Somatic)
Autonomic- cardiac, smooth, most exocrine glands, endocrine glands, adipose tissue
Which nervous system occurs with skeletal muscle?
Somatic
What does the neuron release in the somatic nervous system?
Acetylcholine or ACh
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How do you know you’re in the Autonomic Nervous System?
Two neuron chain
What are the 2 neurons called in the ANS?
Preganglionic and Postganglionic neuron
Preganglionic neuron:
Synapses with the cell body of the postganglionic fiber in a ganglion outside the CNS.
Postganglionic neuron:
Sends axons that end on the effector organ.
What are the two subdivisions of the ANS?
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
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What is the main function of the ANS?
To maintain homeostasis
What detects stimuli from blood vessels and internal organs?
The visceral sensory portion of the ANS
What transmits nerve signals to cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands?
Autonomic motor portion
FYI: Try to memorize this slide