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Auto Nerv Sys Act
Autonomic Nervous System Activity
Question | Answer |
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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 |