Chapter 15 The Autonomic NS

Question 1

the motor division of the peripheral nervous system can be divided into? which is voluntary and which is involuntary?

Answer 1

the somatic NS
autonomic NS

Question 2

what are the 2 divisions of the autonomic NS?

Answer 2

1. sympathetic (SNS) (fight or flight)
2. parasympathetic (PNS) (rest & digest)

Question 2

what are the 4 ways the sympathetic NS and parasympathetic NS differ?

Answer 2

1. Location of neurons/ganglia
2. Neurotransmitters used
3. Effects on target organs
4. Receptors used

Question 3

what does dual innervation mean? how does this apply to the autonomic NS?

Question 4

how does the autonomic motor pathway differ from the somatic motor pathway?

Answer 4

somatic motor pathways