L12 - PNS II Flashcards
2 divisions of the PNS and where they receive from/carry info to
Afferent: from sensors to CNS
Efferent: From CNS to effector organs, muscles, glands, etc.
3 components of the efferent nervous system
- Autonomic NS
- Somatic NS
- Enteric NS
Sweat glands are only innervated by _____ nerves
Sympathetic
The autonomic nervous system innervates:
smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, glands, and non-motor organs.
ANS is subdivided into _____ and _____ nervous systems
ANS is subdivided into SYMPATHETIC and PARASYMPATHETIC nervous systems
Digestive activities are controlled by the ____ nervous system, the _____ nervous system, and by _____
Digestive activities are controlled by the AUTONOMIC nervous system, the ENTERIC nervous system, and by HORMONES.
What types of organs does the enteric NS supply?
digestive organs only
3 classes of neurons:
efferent, afferent, and interneurons
Afferent neurons have a sensory receptor at their ____ ending
Afferent neurons have a sensory receptor at their PERIPHERAL ending
What does the cell body of an afferent neuron lack?
Dendrites and presynaptic inputs
What does the sympathetic nervous system promote responses to prepare vertebrates for?
strenuous physical activity (ex: physical threat)
ANS regulation of many targets shows three characteristics:
- dual innervation
- continuous antagonistic actions of SNS and PNS
- Smooth muscle shows a basal tone (i.e., lowest possible level) that is modified by ANS input.
Where is the cell body of an afferent neuron located?
adjacent to the spinal cord in a ganglion (central axon passes into the dorsal root of the spinal cord)
The peripheral axon of an afferent neuron extends from the ____ to the ____ ____ and is (long/short?)
The peripheral axon of an afferent neuron extends from the RECEPTOR to the CELL BODY and is LONG.
The central axon of an afferent neuron extends from the ____ ____ into the ____ and is (long/short?)
The central axon of an afferent neuron extends from the CELL BODY into the SPINAL CORD and is SHORT.
Which type of neuron exists entirely within the CNS?
interneuron
Efferent neuron cell bodies originate in the ___
CNS
about 99% of mammalian neurons are ____
interneurons
more complex actions require a greater number of ________
interneurons
Effect of sympathetic/parasympathetic stimulation on:
heart
SNS: increased HR and force of contraction of whole heart (B1)
PNS: Decreased HR and force of contraction of atria only.
Effect of sympathetic/parasympathetic stimulation on:
blood vessels
SNS:constriction (a1)
PNS: dilation of the penis and clitoris only
Effect of sympathetic/parasympathetic stimulation on:
lungs
SNS: dilation of bronchioles (B2). Inhibition of mucus secretion (a)
PNS: constriction of bronchioles. Stimulation of mucus secretion.
Effect of sympathetic/parasympathetic stimulation on:
digestive tract
SNS: Decreased mobility (a2, B2). Contraction of sphincters to prevent forward movement of contents (a1). Inhibition of digestive secretions (a2).
PNS: increased motility. Relaxation of sphincters. Stimulation of digestive secretions.
Effect of sympathetic/parasympathetic stimulation on:
gallbladder
SNS: relaxation
PNS: contraction (emptying)
Effect of sympathetic/parasympathetic stimulation on:
urinary bladder
SNS; relaxation (B2)
PNS: Contraction (emptying)
Effect of sympathetic/parasympathetic stimulation on:
eye
SNS: Dilation of pupil (contraction of radial muscle) (a1). Adjustment for far vision (B2)
PNS: Constriction of pupil (contraction of circular muscle). Adjustment for near vision.
Effect of sympathetic/parasympathetic stimulation on:
liver (glycogen stores)
SNS: glycogenolysis (glc release) (B2)
PNS: None