The Autonomic System

Question 1

what is the autonomic nervous system apart of?

Answer 1

PNS

Question 2

what is the autonomic system regulated by?

Answer 2

hypothalamus

Question 3

what are the 2 components of the autonomic system?

Answer 3

sympathetic
parasympathetic

Question 4

what is the parasympathetic division?

Answer 4

‘rest & digest’ - restores normal bodily functions after extra stimulation of sympathetic system.

Question 5

whats the neurotransmitter involved in the parasympathetic division

Answer 5

acetylcholine

Question 6

whats the sympathetic division

Answer 6

‘fight or flight’ - prepares body for physical activity

Question 7

whats the neurotransmitter involved in the sympathetic division

Answer 7

noradrenaline

Question 8

what happens with the eyes in the PS & S?

Answer 8

PS - constricts the pupil
S - dilates pupil

Question 9

what happens with the salivary glands in the PS & S?

Answer 9

PS - stimulates salivation
S - inhibit salivation

Question 10

what happens with the heart in the PS & S?

Answer 10

PS - slows heartbeat
S - accelerates heartbeat

Question 11

what happens with the lungs in the PS & S?

Answer 11

PS - constricts bronchi
S - dilate bronchi

Question 12

what happens with the stomach in the PS & S?

Answer 12

PS - stimulates digestion
S - inhibits digestion

Question 13

what happens with the liver in the PS & S?

Answer 13

PS - stimulates bile release
S - stimulates glucose release

Question 14

what happens with the intestines in the PS & S?

Answer 14

PS - stimulates peristalsis & secretion
S - inhibit peristalsis & secretion

Question 15

what happens with the bladder in the PS & S?

Answer 15

PS - contracts bladder
S - relaxes bladder

Question 16

what happens with the kidneys in the S?

Answer 16

stimulates epinephrine & norepinephrine release