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Does the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system initiate the stress response?
No, the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the "rest and digest" functions and promotes relaxation. The stress response is typically initiated by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
What is the difference the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system?
Autonomic is the automatic nervous system eg pain response (something you cannot not control) while the somatic nervous system is the thing we can control.
Why do you have to urinate when you get scared or nervous?
nah, the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system actually inhibits bladder contraction. the sympathetic response of the autonomic nervous system is in charge of a fright response. It seems contradictory that you pee yourself when scared, I'm looking this up myself
Is the pupillary light reflex autonomic and somatic?
Yes, the pupillary light reflex is mediated by both autonomic and somatic nervous systems. The autonomic nervous system controls the constriction of the pupil in response to light, while the somatic nervous system controls the movement of the muscles that dilate and constrict the pupil.
What nervous system innervates cardiac and smooth muscles and glands?
They are controlled by the autonomous nervous system.== ==
Synonym for the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
fight or flight response
As part of which nervous system do postganglionic neurons release norepinephrine?
The postganglionic neurons release norepinephrine as part of the sympathetic nervous system. These neurons are part of the autonomic nervous system that controls the body's fight-or-flight response.
What kind of Eye muscles are controlled by the autonomic nervous system?
intrinsic eye muscles are controlled by the autonomic nervous system
The division of the autonomic nervous system that controls the series of physiological responses that are collectively called the rest-and-digest response?
parasympathetic nervous system
What part of the peripheral system gives us awareness and response to the EXTERNAL environment?
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.
What describes the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
The autonomic nervous system.
