PNS: The Automatic Nervous system

Question 1

The Automatic Nervous system

Answer 1

subdivision of PNS that connects the body’s internal organs and gands, providing feedback to the brian about their activities.

Question 2

Factors of ANS

Answer 2

-Called automat9c cuz many organs, glands and processes under its control are self regulating
-Occur without conscious thought
-Usually not under voluntary control

Functions continously whether we are aware, active, asleep or even in comma.

Question 3

The sympathetic NS:

Answer 3

Activates/increase internal muscles, organs, glands to prepare for vigorous activity to deal with stressful or threatening situations.

Question 4

Factors of SNS

Answer 4

-Increase heart rate and blood pressure and breathing rate increases so more oxygen can be taken.

-Pupils diate→ to allow more light to enter and enhance vision

-Sweat glands increase→ production of sweat to cool the body

-Also involved when you blush, get goosebumps, making the hairs in your body stand.