Exam 2-Autonomic nervous system

Question 1

target tissue

Answer 1

• smooth muscle: digestive tract, blood vessels)
• cardiac muscle (heart)
• endocrine (releasing hormones into blood)
• exocrine (sweat, salivary, digestive system-releasing into open space)

Question 2

2 neuron relay: parasympathetic

Answer 2

• long preganglionic: acetylcholine/cholinergic
• short preganglionic: acetylcholine/cholinergic
• precise

Question 3

2 neuron relay: sympathetic

Answer 3

• short preganglionic: acetylcholine/cholinergic
• long preganglionic: norepinephrine/adrenergic
• general (want entire body response)

Question 4

parasympathetic

Answer 4

• housekeeping and protection
• conserve energy
• nutrient storage
• protection from ordinary irritants

Question 5

sympathetic

Answer 5

• fight or flight

- prepares body for stress (postural change, activity change, strong emotions)

Question 6

ORGANS AND CONTROL

Answer 6

TABLE

Question 7

enteric

Answer 7

• “brain of gut”
• within gastrointestinal tract
• complex network of interconnected ganglia
• functions: coordinates internal peristalsis, adjusts blood flow to gut, regulates release from glands