Ch. 12 - Autonomic Nervous System

What is the central nervous system (CNS) made up of?

• brain & spinal cord
• sensory neurons
• motor neurons
• sensory receptors

Division of the ANS that's rest & digest

• sympathetic
• parasympathetic

Division of the ANS that increases heart rate

• sympathetic

• parasympathetic

Division of the ANS that deals with the big meal you just ate.

• sympathetic

• parasympathetic

Division of the ANS that kicks in when you're giving a speech in front of the class.

• sympathetic

• parasympathetic

Division of the ANS that is associated with the experience of a broken bone or other injury

• sympathetic

• parasympathetic

What is definition of autonomic?

• The neutrons detect a stimulus

• Controls involuntary actions

• The muscles respond

• A reaction to stimulus

The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are subdivisions of the

• central nervous system
• peripheral nervous system 
• autonomic nervous system
• somatic nervous system

Which one of the following is directly controlled by the somatic nervous system:

• smooth muscle
• cardiac muscle
• skeletal muscle
• abdominal muscles

The "fight or flight" response during threatening situations in the role of the:

• sympathetic nervous system
• parasympathetic system
• somatic nervous system
• cerebellum