Textbook Question
Which of the effects listed in response to question 9 would be reversed by parasympathetic activity?
Ch. 14 The Autonomic Nervous System
Marieb, Hoehn11th EditionHuman Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780136874034
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 The Human Body: An Orientation24
- Ch. 2 Chemistry Comes Alive25
- Ch. 3 Cells: The Living Units21
- Ch. 4 Tissue: The Living Fabric20
- Ch. 5 The Integumentary System11
- Ch. 6 Bones and Skeletal Tissues19
- Ch. 7 The Skeleton14
- Ch. 8 Joints7
- Ch. 9 Muscles and Muscle Tissue26
- Ch. 10 The Muscular System26
- Ch. 11 Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue19
- Ch. 12 The Central Nervous System26
- Ch. 13 The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity32
- Ch. 14 The Autonomic Nervous System19
- Ch. 15 The Special Senses26
- Ch. 16 The Endocrine System23
- Ch. 17 Blood25
- Ch. 18 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart24
- Ch. 19 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels27
- Ch. 20 The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues14
- Ch. 21 The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses27
- Ch. 22 The Respiratory System21
- Ch. 23 The Digestive System31
- Ch. 24 Nutrition, Metabolism, and Energy Balance26
- Ch. 25 The Urinary System26
- Ch. 26 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance24
- Ch. 27 The Reproductive System24
- Ch. 28 Pregnancy and Human Development25
- Ch. 29 Heredity11
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Chapter 14, Problem 7
Briefly explain why the following terms are sometimes used to refer to the autonomic nervous system: involuntary nervous system and emotional-visceral system.
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Step 1: Understand that the autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls bodily functions that are not consciously directed, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.
Step 2: Recognize that the term 'involuntary nervous system' is used because the ANS operates automatically without conscious control, managing essential physiological processes.
Step 3: Note that the term 'emotional-visceral system' highlights the ANS's role in linking emotional states to visceral (internal organ) responses, such as changes in heart rate or digestion during stress or relaxation.
Step 4: Connect these terms by explaining that the ANS integrates emotional experiences with physical reactions, which is why it is sometimes described as the emotional-visceral system.
Step 5: Summarize that both terms emphasize different aspects of the ANS: 'involuntary' focuses on its automatic control, while 'emotional-visceral' emphasizes its role in emotional and internal organ regulation.
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Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
The ANS is a part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate. It operates without conscious control, regulating internal organs to maintain homeostasis.
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Involuntary Nervous System
This term highlights the ANS's role in managing bodily functions that occur automatically, without conscious effort. Unlike the somatic nervous system, it controls muscles and glands that respond reflexively to internal stimuli.
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Emotional-Visceral System
This term emphasizes the ANS's involvement in emotional responses by regulating visceral organs. Emotional states like stress or fear trigger autonomic changes, linking emotions to physiological reactions such as increased heart rate or sweating.
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