Exam 2 study questions

Question 1

Describe the differences in the various nervous systems (somatic, autonomic, sympathetic,
parasympathetic, and enteric)

Answer 1

Somatic- sensed; voluntary movements

autonomic- controls involuntary functions

Sympathetic- branch of autonomic nervous system, fight or flight

Parasympathetic- branch of autonomic, rest and digest functions

Enteric- functions independently to control GI tract, manages peristalsis, secretion of digestive enzymes