neuroANS

  1. sympathetic vs parasympathic, size of pre-ganglionic cells?
    • SNS: short
    • PNS: long
  2. sympathetic vs parasympathic, post-ganglionic cells neurotransmitter?
    • SNS: norepi/epi (bronchoconstriction/vasodilation)
    • PNS: ACh
  3. sympathetic vs parasympathic, pre-ganglionic cells neurotransmitter?
    both use ACh
  4. sympathetic vs parasympathic, general affects on the body?
    • SNS: fight or flight, prepping body to be at its best, regulate stress response
    • PNS: rest/digest, slowing things down (majority of the influence from Vagus)
  5. sympathetic vs parasympathic, when are they active?
    both active all the time w/ varying levels of activity during the day
Author
sdicarrado
ID
153449
Card Set
neuroANS
Description
neurology autonomic nervous system
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