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Autonomic Nervous System Activity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are ganglia? | Clusters of neuron cell bodies |
| Two examples of organs controlled by the autonomic nervous system are | Heart and Lungs |
| Where do sympathetic fibers originate? | Between the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae |
| What is the main job of the Parasympathetic Division of the Autonomic Nervous System? | To calm |
| Where are parasympathetic ganglia found? | Close to their effectors (out from the spine) |
| Two of the effects of the autonomic Nervous system on glands and muscles are | Sending extra blood to a particular area and changing body temperature |
| Where are Sympathetic Ganglia found? | Close to the spine |
| The main job of the Autonomic Nervous System is | To regulate the functions of internal organs |
| The main job of the Sympathetic Nervous System is | To excite the system |
| How many sets of neurons are required for the Autonomic Nervous System to work? | Two |