Introduction: Autonomic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system has two divisions efferent division (motor neurons) and afferent division (sensory neurons). The efferent division is divided into two parts; one is the somatic nervous system that controls all the voluntary functions, and the other is the autonomic nervous system that controls the involuntary function of the body.
To determine: The functions of autonomic nervous systems.
Introduction: The autonomic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system. The efferent division of the peripheral nervous system consists of two parts, the somatic nervous system, and the autonomic nervous system. The autonomous nervous system is associated with the involuntary functions of the body. It controls the movement of smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, adipose tissues, and glands.
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- https://youtu.be/R1_B5_ytWSc (Links to an external site.) Based on the video and as a dentistry student, for sure you have studied the Nervous System before taking this course. In your own opinion, what does it mean when we say the Nervous System is the “main control station” of the body?arrow_forwardLocated at the “back of the brain” is the __4_____. In the longitudinal cut you are looking at, you’ll notice that it has an internal, tree-like pattern called arbor vitae. This part of the brain coordinates equilibrium and motor activity to produce smooth, controlled movements.arrow_forwardThe largest and the most complex part of our brain is the cerebellum thalamus hypothalamus cerebrum mid brainarrow_forward
- The ______ controls most of the autonomic nervous system functions and is considered the main integration center for the autonomic nervous system (ANS). It is located in the __________. Group of answer choices thalamus;diencephalon subcortical nuclei;basal nuclei pituitary gland;brain stem hypothalamus;diencephalonarrow_forwardAlpha receptors in the autonomic nervous system make the____ muscle_____.arrow_forwardNeurons receive incoming signals by way of specialized processes called _____.arrow_forward
- The term central nervous system refers to thearrow_forwardTrue/False: The autonomic nervous system is “involuntary” therefore the cerebral cortex has no control over this branch of the nervous system.arrow_forwardThis assignment is designed to get you thinking about the functions of some of the structures in the central and peripheral nervous system. Listed below are different symptoms or complications that can be attributed to something from the nervous system. List the specific structure that is most likely the root cause of the pathology. In addition, label which branch of the nervous system that structure is a part of (CNS or PNS). I suggest making a table with the pathology in one column, the affected structure in the next column, and the nervous system section in the final column. Two examples are below. It is possible that more than one answer could be correct. Pathology/Patient Specific Structure CNS or PNS? John’s eyes and optic nerve are in optimal condition, but he is still classified as legally blind. Primary Visual Cortex CNS Although Meredith is the CEO of Yankee Candle, she cannot smell a thing. She has no history of allergies and tested negative for COVID.…arrow_forward
- One of the following does not belong to the group. Identify the one and explain why it does not belong: Amygdala Fornix Hippocampus Hypothalamus Thalamusarrow_forwardThe dorsal column system crosses to the contralateral side of the nervous system at the level of the before reaching the in the ___. medulla; primary somatosensory cortex; parietal lobe spinal cord; primary motor cortex; frontal lobe medulla; primary motor cortex; frontal lobe spinal cord; primary somatosensory cortex; parietal lobe Question 2 Which of the following are true about somatotopy and retinotopy? Adjacent parts of the body or retina are represented far away each other, rather than in neighbouring areas of the cortex All items are true 1 pts These maps are 'fixed' and cannot be changed by experience The 'maps' for both are distorted to represent differences in the density of inputarrow_forwardThe autonomic nervous system has two parts that counterbalance each other; these are the_______________ and _______________ systems.arrow_forward