The Automatic Nervous System

Question 1

Define the autonomic nervous system?

Answer 1

The autonomic nervous system is a component of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary physiologic processes including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, digestion, and sexual arousal

Question 2

What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Answer 2

To calm down the body, maintain energy, and rest and digest

Question 3

What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?

Answer 3

Readies the body for in response to threats, and fight or flight

Question 4

What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?

Answer 4

Readies the body for in response to threats, and fight or flight

Question 5

What is the primary function of the pituitary gland?

Answer 5

To produce hormones that stimulate and regulate other glands

Question 6

Where is the pituitary gland found?

Answer 6

At the end of the hypothalamus