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What is the autonomic nervous system part of?
The autonomic nervous system is part of the Peripheral Nervous System, or PNS. The autonomic nervous system is responsible for involuntary movements, the smooth and cardiac muscles. Sympathetic (fight or flight) and Parasympathetic (rest and digest) are branches of the ANS.
What system of the peripheral nervous system is further divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?
The parasympathetic and sympathetic systems are branches of the autonomic nervous system.
Name the two branches of the autonomic nervous system and describe the function of each branch?
The two branches of the autonomic nervous system are the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and releasing adrenaline. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "rest and digest" response, slowing heart rate, constricting pupils, and aiding in digestion.
Autonomic function is controlled by what?
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) contributes to the stability of the internal environment of the body (homeostasis). The autonomic nervous system continuously makes adjustments to our body to maintain equilibrium. The ANS regulates cardiac and smooth muscles and glands. One example of the function of the autonomic nervous system is when our pupils constrict when bright light is shining into our eyes. There are two main branches of the autonomic nervous system, the sympathetic and parasympathetic.
What part of the peripheral nervous system is composed of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
The somatic and autonomic nervous systems are part of the peripheral nervous system. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements and receives sensory information, while the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary actions, such as heart rate and digestion.
Is the autonomic nervous system primarily sympathetic or parasympathetic in its function?
The autonomic nervous system has two main branches: sympathetic and parasympathetic. The sympathetic branch is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, while the parasympathetic branch is responsible for the "rest and digest" response. Both branches work together to maintain balance in the body's functions.
What nervous system innervates cardiac and smooth muscles and glands?
They are controlled by the autonomous nervous system.== ==
What kind of Eye muscles are controlled by the autonomic nervous system?
intrinsic eye muscles are controlled by the autonomic nervous system
Pupillary light reflex somatic or autonomic?
The pupillary light reflex is an autonomic response controlled by the parasympathetic and sympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system. When light is detected by the retina, signals are sent to the brainstem to constrict the pupil (parasympathetic activation) or dilate the pupil (sympathetic activation) depending on the intensity of the light.
What is the system of nerves that works automatically?
The autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulating involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. It is divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic branches that work together to maintain the body's internal balance.
What governs the organs such as the heart stomach and intestines?
what governs organs such as the heart,stomach and intestines
What are the branches that occur along the length of an axon?
Collaterals are branches that sometimes occur along the length of an axon. Parasympathetic branch is the branch of the autonomic nervous system causes increased secretion by digestive glands.
