Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134553511
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 14, Problem 1CYU
Using 20 or fewer words, define each of the following terms in your own words.
a. Sympathetic nervous system
b. Parasympathetic nervous system
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Please choose one option and shortly explain your answer.a. Sympathetic hormones are the sympathetic division’s first choice for activating the body’s fight or flight systems.b. Sympathetic hormones engage in negative feedback loops.c. The sympathetic division can prolong the effects of the body’s fight or flight mechanisms with sympathetic hormones.d. The sympathetic division must use both hormones and action potentials to increase activity in its target body systems
Which branch of the peripheral nervous system is though to underlie the body's "rest and digest" response (e.g., decreased heart rate when you are in a safe situation)? Choose the most specific answer.
a. adrenal branch
b. parasympathetic branch
c. sympathetic branch
d. autonomic branch
The peripheral nervous system that transfers signal to the brain is the:a. sympathetic nervous system b. parasympathetic nervous system c. sensory nervous systemd. central nervous system
Chapter 14 Solutions
Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
Ch. 14.1 - What are the basic functions of the ANS?Ch. 14.1 - 2. What are autonomic ganglia?
Ch. 14.1 - How do somatic motor neurons and autonomic neurons...Ch. 14.1 - 4. What are preganglionic and postganglionic...Ch. 14.1 - What are the two divisions of the ANS?Ch. 14.1 - How are the two divisions of the ANS alike, and...Ch. 14.2 - 1. Where are the cell bodies of sympathetic...Ch. 14.2 - Where are the cell bodies of sympathetic...Ch. 14.2 - Which neurotransmitter(s) is (are) released by...Ch. 14.2 - Prob. 4QC
Ch. 14.2 - Describe the effects of the sympathetic nervous...Ch. 14.2 - Prob. 6QCCh. 14.3 - What is the basic function of the parasympathetic...Ch. 14.3 - Where are the preganglionic parasympathetic cell...Ch. 14.3 - How does the arrangement of neurons in the...Ch. 14.3 - 4. Which neurotransmitter is released by all...Ch. 14.3 - Prob. 5QCCh. 14.3 - Prob. 6QCCh. 14.3 - Summarize the effects of the parasympathetic...Ch. 14.4 - Prob. 1QCCh. 14.4 - Prob. 2QCCh. 14.4 - 3. What is autonomic tone?
Ch. 14.4 - How does the CNS mediate control over the ANS?Ch. 14 - Which of the following best describes the basic...Ch. 14 - 2. Fill in the blanks: The sympathetic nervous...Ch. 14 - 3. Sympathetic preganglionic neurons synapse:
a....Ch. 14 - Differentiate between adrenergic and cholinergic...Ch. 14 - Prob. 5CYRCh. 14 - Explain what happens when sympathetic neurons...Ch. 14 - Prob. 7CYRCh. 14 - Mark each of the following as an effect of the...Ch. 14 - Mark the following statements as true or false. If...Ch. 14 - 10. Fill in the blanks: _______receptors are...Ch. 14 - Parasympathetic ganglia are typically: a. located...Ch. 14 - Central nervous system control over the ANS is...Ch. 14 - 1. Using 20 or fewer words, define each of the...Ch. 14 - You are running a race to the top of a mountain....Ch. 14 - 3. Describe all the changes initiated by the...Ch. 14 - 1. Which cranial nerves would be affected by a...Ch. 14 - 2. A patient, Dr. Young, has both asthma and high...Ch. 14 - Mr. Chevalier has been diagnosed with Horner...Ch. 14 - Many chemical warfare agents, such as the...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Choose from the word bank below to complete the following statements. a. sensory neurons b. cell body c. Schwann cell d. axon e. motor neurons f. sodium g. processing neurons/interneurons h. effectors i. glial cell j. childbirth/Blood clotting k. potassium 1. action potential m. dendrite n. thermoregulation o. resting potential (81) are the types of neurons responsible for detecting a stimulus in a reflex arc. In a reflex arc (82) are the types of neurons responsible for processing information from a stimulus and deciding how to respond. (83) are the types of neurons responsible for sending out signals to muscles in a reflex arc. In homeostasis, there are sensors, control centres, and (84). (85) is an example of a negative feedback system in homeostasis. (86) is an example of a positive feedback system in homeostasis. A (87) cell nourishes and supports a nerve cell. An example of such a cell is a (88). The three main parts of a neuron are the (89), (90), and the (91). The two main ions…arrow_forwardThe following is incorrect regarding the peripheral nervous system: Select one: a. The autonomic nervous system consists of sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions Ob. The spinal nerves are 31 pairs and originate from the spinal cord c. The cranial nerves are 12 pairs and supply structures in the head and neck d. The sympathetic nervous system stimulates the heart and the digestive system Next page Gen CPit F4 F5 EZarrow_forwardIn the autonomic nervous system, AChEls will increase activity of the: a. parasympathetic activity b. sympathetic activity C. both sympathetic and parasympathetic activityarrow_forward
- Kindly select all the normal age-related physiological changes and in one or two sentences explain your answer. a. Decline in visual acuity b. Decrease respiratory rate c. Increased heart rate d. Increase susceptibility to urinary tract infection (UTI) e. Decline in long-term memory f. Increased incidence of awakening after sleep onsetarrow_forwardPreparing the body for the "fight-or-flight" response is the role of the a.parasympathetic division b.somatic nervous system c.cerebrum d.sympathetic divisionarrow_forwardGive brief answers What will a first aider do in the following situations: a. a person having an electrical burn b.a person having a head or spine injury c. a person having cardiac arrest d. a person having excessive bleedingarrow_forward
- Which of the following brain imaging techniques is the fastest (i.e., the best temporal resolution)? Select one: a. Electroencephalography (EEG) b. Positron Emission Topography (PET) c. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) d. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)arrow_forwardNeurotransmitters are chemicals located and released in the brain to allow an impulse from one nerve cell to pass to another nerve cell. Explain any five neurotransmitters with detailed information.arrow_forwardThe eye doctor uses an Acetylcholine-receptor blocker to maximally dilate the pupils; this allows the doctor to peer deep into the posterior eye-ball and observe the retina. Considering these facts, which nervous system is usually controlling the pupil diameter? (Which nervous system is “Acetylcholinergic"?) a. Somatosensory nervous system b. Sympathetic nervous system c. Reticular attenuating nervous system d. Parasympathetic nervous systemarrow_forward
- As you are reading this, the four main parts of your brain are busy integrating information and coordinating responses. Choose any two of these parts , name them, and describe the specific role of each one as you work on this question.arrow_forwardWhich of the following releases norepinephrine as a neurotransmitter? a. preganglionic sympathetic neurons b. preganglionic parasympathetic neurons c. postganglionic sympathetic neurons d. postganglionic parasympathetic neuronsarrow_forwardPLEASE CHOOSE THE LETTER OF THE CORRECT ANSWER. 1.) A mentally healthy person can: A. Adapt to changeB. Make friends casily C. Live with problems D. Accept adversity2.) While on a date you observed that your friend is left handed and try to analyze idea or concept logically, you have learned in our lecture that they are said to use: A. Cerebellum B. Left hemisphere of cerebrum C. Right hemisphere of cerebrum D. Brainstem3.) As an adolescent it is difficult to make decisions, one has to weigh decisions if it is the truth or if what you are doing is based on the moral conscience that you have. This is a good example of what specific component of personality: A. ID B. SUPEREGO C. Defense Mechanisms D. EGO4.) Because of the covid 19 pandemic, psychologists noticed an increased incidence of anxiety around the world. Anxiety has been attributed to excess: A. Dopamine B. Norepinephrine5.) It's a method to preserve or protect the self and cope with basic drives of emotionally painful…arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Drug Abuse, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.; Author: Medical Centric;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6Dte96WdqM;License: Standard youtube license