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DUAL INNERVATION: One organ can receive impulses from both sympathetic and parasympathetic motor neurons (dual innervation); one division increases activity of organ, other division decreases activity of organ.
While some organs are innervated by just one division, most vital organs receive dual innervation which means they receive instructions from both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
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What body system does not rely on autonomic nervous?
The skeletal system does not rely on the autonomic nervous system. It is primarily controlled by the somatic nervous system, which governs voluntary movements and actions of skeletal muscles. While the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion, the skeletal system operates independently in terms of movement and support.
Why are terms autonomic nervous system and involuntary nervous system sometimes used together?
The autonomic nervous system is refered to as involuntary because it is not under conscious control. It is mediated mostly by the brain stem, cranial nerve X and some other cranial nerves and the paravertebral ganglia located thoracically and cranially.
Are skeletal muscles voluntary or involuntary in terms of their control by the nervous system?
Skeletal muscles are voluntary in terms of their control by the nervous system.
The nervous system that controls respiration is called autonmic because it does what?
Autonomic literally means self-naming. This means, in terms of the nervous system, that it isn't under conscious control. You can't voluntarily speed up or decrease your general rate of respiration. For example, if you sprinted for a bus, you wouldn't be able to breathe at the same rate as you would when you read a book.
What is the key term controls your body's actions that occur automatically?
Brain Stem is what I found but we may not have the same key terms paper.
How will you differentiate the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system in terms of their functions?
The central nervous system is responsible for coordinating all the information that is received from the body, whereas the peripheral nervous system connects the central system to the organs and limbs, relaying communication to and fro.
What CNS stand for?
In medical terms, CNS stands for central nervous system. This is the part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord.
Is action potential all or none?
In terms of the nervous system, yes.
What is a body system in terms?
A body system has its own job. It can be digestive, skeletal, or nervous. But that's not all!
Why is homeostasis so important in terms of autonomic nervous system?
homeostasis is in place to ensure that the regulation if the body is kept at an equilibrium. This means that that the body is in the state of balance in terms of everything that it contains e.g blood sugar levels. By keeping everything in the body constant, the bosy can function correctly.
Anatomical terms relating the nervous system?
Anatomical terms relating to the nervous system include "central nervous system" (CNS), which comprises the brain and spinal cord, and "peripheral nervous system" (PNS), consisting of all neural pathways outside the CNS. Key structures include "neurons," the primary signaling cells, and "glial cells," which support and protect neurons. Additionally, terms like "dorsal" and "ventral" describe positions along the body, with dorsal referring to the back and ventral to the front, while "anterior" and "posterior" indicate the front and back ends of the body, respectively. Understanding these terms is essential for accurately describing the anatomy and functioning of the nervous system.
How does the heart work with the nervous system?
The cause and effect of heart rate in relation to the nervous system can be varied. When the heart rate is low, the nervous system is limited in terms of blood supply and this may cause seizures.
