chapter 15 final

Question 1

What are the two divisions of the ANS and how do they differ in terms of
their neurotransmitters, length of pre- and post- ganglionic fibers length and response on
various organs?

Answer 1

Autonomic nervous system- self governed,
Sympatheic division is for fight and flight response, pupils dialted, heart rate up, respiratory up
Parasympathetic is calming response, pupils constricted, heart rate normal, respiratory normal