ANS Exam Review

Front

What tissue is not innervated by the autonomic nervous system?

Back

Skeletal Muscle

Front

What part of the nervous system is activated when experiencing a broken bone while landing a gymnastic flip the wrong way?

Back

Sympathetic

Front

Which nerves dilate pupils allowing for close sight to anticipate and attack from a predator/foe?

Back

Sympathetic nerves

Front

The autonomic nervous system is a branch of which nervous system?

Back

Peripheral nervous system

Front

Which is true of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Back

Long preganglionic neuron / Short postganglionic neuron, NE neurotransmitters

Front

What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?

Back

To prepare the body for 'fight or flight' responses.

Front

What neurotransmitter is primarily used by the sympathetic nervous system?

Back

Norepinephrine (NE)

Front

What is the role of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Back

To promote 'rest and digest' activities.

Front

What neurotransmitter is primarily used by the parasympathetic nervous system?

Back

Acetylcholine (Ach)

Front

What is the difference between preganglionic and postganglionic neurons in the sympathetic nervous system?

Back

Short preganglionic neurons and long postganglionic neurons.