Difference between Somatic and Autonomic Innervation

Question 1

What type of neuron pathway is involved in somatic innervation and where does it lead to

Answer 1

single neuron pathway to skeletal muscle

Question 2

What type of control is somatic innervation under

Answer 2

voluntary, conscious control (e.g. posture, locomotion)

Question 3

what type of neuron pathway is involved in autonomic innervation and where does it lead to

Answer 3

2 neurons connected in series to smooth muscle, glands and heart

Question 4

what type of control is autonomic innervation under

Answer 4

involuntary, subconscious

Question 5

What function does autonomic innervation control

Answer 5

visceral function (e.g. circulation, digestion)