Functions of Sympathetic Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What does the sympathetic NS promote the expenditure of energy in
A
fight or flight
2
Q
What happens to heart rate (SNS)
A
increases
3
Q
what happens to blood sugar levels (SNS)
A
increases
4
Q
what happens to blood vessels (SNS)
A
dilation of blood vessels in skeletal muscle
5
Q
what happens to the bronchioles (SNS)
A
bronchodilation
6
Q
what happens to digestion (SNS)
A
cessation of digestion
7
Q
which neurotransmitter is associated with the SNS
A
noradrenaline
8
Q
the effects of noradrenaline are reinforced by (SNS)
A
adrenaline or noradrenaline
9
Q
Where is adrenaline/noradrenaline free in (SNS)
A
Plasma
10
Q
Where is noradrenaline and adrenaline released from (SNS)
A
Adrenal glands
