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What are the general functions of the ANS?   1. regulates activity of Smooth and Cardiac Muscle and some Glands; 2. Involuntary stabilization of life support systems (Homeostasis)  
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What are the general features of the ANS?   1. entirely MOTOR neurons; 2. features 2 neurons between CNS and Effector; 3. Sympathetic and Parasympathetic; 4. Dual Motor Innervation  
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What are the 2 antagonistic divisions of the ANS?   Sympathetic = Excitatory; Parasympathetic = Inhibitory  
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What is Dual Motor Innervation?   wherein Effector is supplied with 1 Sympathetic and 1 Parasympathetic fiber  
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Why is Dual Motor Innervation beneficial?   provides both the Fight or Flight reflexes as well as the Rest and Digest state needed for normal bodily functions to take place  
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Name some exceptions to Dual Motor Innervation.   Adrenal gland, Sweat glands, Arrector Pili, and most Blood Vessels - receive only Sympathetics  
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What structure controls the ANS?   Hypothalamus  
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What are the functions of the Hypothalamus?   controls ANS actions of Medulla, thermoregulation, and Food & Water intake  
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The Sympathetic Center is controlled by what structure?   POSTERIOR Hypothalamus  
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The Parasympathetic Center is controlled by what structure?   ANTERIOR Hypothalamus  
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What are the functions of the Medulla?   controls Respiration, Heart activity, Blood Pressure, ans G.I. Secretions  
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What part of the brain is part of the ANS but not usually involved?   Cerebral Cortex  
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In which instances is the Cerebral Cortex involved in the ANS?   certain Psychological states can influence Hypothalamus (Yoga, Meditation, Blushing, Fainting)  
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