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Autonomic Nervous System Activity

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What are ganglia?   Clusters of neuron cell bodies  
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Two examples of organs controlled by the autonomic nervous system are   Heart and Lungs  
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Where do sympathetic fibers originate?   Between the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae  
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What is the main job of the Parasympathetic Division of the Autonomic Nervous System?   To calm  
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Where are parasympathetic ganglia found?   Close to their effectors (out from the spine)  
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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  
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Where are Sympathetic Ganglia found?   Close to the spine  
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The main job of the Autonomic Nervous System is   To regulate the functions of internal organs  
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The main job of the Sympathetic Nervous System is   To excite the system  
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How many sets of neurons are required for the Autonomic Nervous System to work?   Two  
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