Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System

Question 1

What is the primary function of the visceral nervous system?

A. creates motor plans
B. maintains homeostasis by controlling internal organs, blood vessels, and skin structures
C. memory functions
D. regulates our emotions

Answer 1

B. maintains homeostasis by controlling internal organs, blood vessels, and skin structures

Question 2

What are the two major divisions of the visceral nervous system?

Answer 2

sympathetic & parasympathetic