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What are the 2 neuron pathways of the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic
+ parasympathetic) - CORRECT ANSWER-Preganglionic neuron
Postganglionic neuron
What are the 2 main parts of the nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
,What consists of the central nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWER-brain and
spinal cord
What consists of the peripheral nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWER-nervous
tissues (nerves, ganglia) that are outside the CNS
What does the central nervous system do? - CORRECT ANSWER-integrates
sensory information
What does the peripheral nervous system do? - CORRECT ANSWER-sends
information to and from the CNS allowing it to communicate with the rest of the
body
What do afferent neurons of the PNS do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Afferent
neurons of the PNS transmit impulses to the CNS
What do efferent neurons do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Efferent neurons transmit
impulses to effectors
,What are the 2 parts of the PNS? - CORRECT ANSWER-Autonomic system
(ANS)
Somatic nervous system (SNS)
What part of the nervous system controls voluntary movement?
ex: contraction of skeletal muscle - CORRECT ANSWER-Somatic nervous
system (SNS)
What part of the nervous system controls involuntary movement?
Ex: contraction of smooth/ cardiac muscles/ glandular secretions - CORRECT
ANSWER-Autonomic nervous system (ANS)
What are the 2 parts of the Autonomic nervous system (ANS)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Parasympathetic division
Sympathetic division
Activates the "fight and flight" response preparing the body for action by
increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, bronchial tubes, and suppressing functions
that are not required for immediate survival - CORRECT ANSWER-Sympathetic
division
, What does the sympathetic division do? - CORRECT ANSWER-fight or flight
increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, bronchial tubes, and suppressing functions
that are not required for immediate survival
"Rest and digest"
functions by decreasing heart rate, constricting pupils, bronchial tubes, and
promoting digestion - CORRECT ANSWER-Parasympathetic division
What does the parasympathetic division do? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Rest and
digest"
functions by decreasing heart rate, constricting pupils, bronchial tubes, and
promoting digestion
what does the preganglionic neuron do? - CORRECT ANSWER-runs from the
CNS to a ganglion
what does the postganglionic neuron do? - CORRECT ANSWER-innervates the
effector
What do the preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system release? -
CORRECT ANSWER-acetylcholine (ACh)
2025/2026 Questions and Correct Answers
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What are the 2 neuron pathways of the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic
+ parasympathetic) - CORRECT ANSWER-Preganglionic neuron
Postganglionic neuron
What are the 2 main parts of the nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
,What consists of the central nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWER-brain and
spinal cord
What consists of the peripheral nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWER-nervous
tissues (nerves, ganglia) that are outside the CNS
What does the central nervous system do? - CORRECT ANSWER-integrates
sensory information
What does the peripheral nervous system do? - CORRECT ANSWER-sends
information to and from the CNS allowing it to communicate with the rest of the
body
What do afferent neurons of the PNS do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Afferent
neurons of the PNS transmit impulses to the CNS
What do efferent neurons do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Efferent neurons transmit
impulses to effectors
,What are the 2 parts of the PNS? - CORRECT ANSWER-Autonomic system
(ANS)
Somatic nervous system (SNS)
What part of the nervous system controls voluntary movement?
ex: contraction of skeletal muscle - CORRECT ANSWER-Somatic nervous
system (SNS)
What part of the nervous system controls involuntary movement?
Ex: contraction of smooth/ cardiac muscles/ glandular secretions - CORRECT
ANSWER-Autonomic nervous system (ANS)
What are the 2 parts of the Autonomic nervous system (ANS)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Parasympathetic division
Sympathetic division
Activates the "fight and flight" response preparing the body for action by
increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, bronchial tubes, and suppressing functions
that are not required for immediate survival - CORRECT ANSWER-Sympathetic
division
, What does the sympathetic division do? - CORRECT ANSWER-fight or flight
increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, bronchial tubes, and suppressing functions
that are not required for immediate survival
"Rest and digest"
functions by decreasing heart rate, constricting pupils, bronchial tubes, and
promoting digestion - CORRECT ANSWER-Parasympathetic division
What does the parasympathetic division do? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Rest and
digest"
functions by decreasing heart rate, constricting pupils, bronchial tubes, and
promoting digestion
what does the preganglionic neuron do? - CORRECT ANSWER-runs from the
CNS to a ganglion
what does the postganglionic neuron do? - CORRECT ANSWER-innervates the
effector
What do the preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system release? -
CORRECT ANSWER-acetylcholine (ACh)
