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| What is the function of the Autonomic Nervous System? |
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- regulates body temperature
- coordinates cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive functions
- adjusts internal water, electrolyte, nutrient, and dissolved-gas concentrations in body fluids
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| What are the 2 divisions of the ANS? |
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- parasympathetic
- sympathetic
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| "fight or flight" because an increase in sympathetic activity generally stimulates tissue metabolism, increases alertness, and prepares the body to deal with emergencies |
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| this division is often called the "rest and repose" system because it conserves energy and promotes sedentary activities, such as digestion |
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aka: ADRENALINE
released by the adrenal gland when stimulated |
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aka: NON ADRENALINE
secreted by the adrenal gland when stimulated |
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| in a crisis when the entire division responds to an event |
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| __________ stimulates both alpha receptors and beta receptors |
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| ____________ primarily stimulates beta receptors |
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| organs that receive instructions from both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions |
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| memories, emotional states |
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| concious thought processes |
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