The Hypothalamus and Autonomic Control Flashcards
1
Q
Identify the different divisions of the autonomic nervous system
A
Involuntary
Two efferent pathways (two motor signals)
-Sympathetic
-Parasympathetic (Organs)
Innovate effectors
-Smooth muscle, blood vessels
-Cardiac muscle
-Glands (Salivary)
2
Q
Identify key regions of the central nervous system that are involved in autonomic control.
A
The hypothalamus is the key brain site for central control of the autonomic nervous system
The paraventricular nucleus is the key hypothalamic site for this control
The brain stem
The vagus nerve
3
Q
Explain how some of the key regions involved in autonomic control were identified experimentally.
A
-Lesion studies
-Electrical stimulation
-Pharmacological manipulations
-Neural recording techniques
-Human clinical studies
