Unit 15 Lecture Flashcards
what are the similarities between the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the somatic nervous system (SNS)
what are the differences between the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the somatic nervous system (SNS)
What are the anatomic features that distinguish the motor neurons in the SNS and the ANS
describe how the two-neuron chain in the ANS facilitates communication and
control
The sympathetic division is responsible for what main functions?
The parasympathetic division is responsible for what main functions?
what is the parasympathetic nervous system
what is the sympathetic nervous system
Compare the neurons and locations of ganglia of the parasympathetic and
sympathetic divisions
What is autonomic tone? Describe its effects
What is dual innervation?
What is an example of cooperative effects of dual
innervation
Describe the antagonistic effects between the sympathetic and parasympathetic
divisions for the following examples:
a. Control of heart rate
b. Control of muscular activity of the GI tract
c. Pupil size
