Hypothalamus And ANS

Question 1

Hypothalamus

Answer 1

Part of the brain that controls homeostasis by controlling ANS, endocrine and motivational systems and it regulates body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure

Question 2

ANS

Answer 2

An involuntary system that controls/coordinates functioning of organs, smooth and cardiac muscle and exocrine glands

Question 3

Sympathetic

Answer 3

Part of ANS that organizes fight, flight and stress reactions

Question 4

Parasympathetic

Answer 4

part of ANS that organizes rest and digest

Question 5

Adrenal Medulla

Answer 5

In emergency or high stress, sympathetic signals this to release epinephrine

Question 6

Release of Epinephrine

Answer 6

Causes increase HR and BP in seconds, general vasoconstriction and decreased blood flow to most organs, but increased blood flow to skel musc and increases blood glucose, mental activity, rate of coagulation and sweating