ANS

Question 1

how can the ANS be broken down

Answer 1

functionally

Question 2

how is the ANS broken down functionally

Answer 2

sympathetic

parasympathetic

enteric

Question 3

sympathetic NS

Answer 3

fight or flight

pupil dilation, increased sweating, increased HR, increased BP

Question 4

where do sympathetic nerves begin

Answer 4

thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord

thoraco-lumbar outflow

Question 5

parasympathetic NS

Answer 5

rest and digest

conserves energy as it slows the HR

increases intestinal and gland activity, relaxes sphincter muscles in the GI tract

Question 6

where are PS nerves

Answer 6

sacral and cervical regions