Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

14. The Autonomic Nervous System

Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System

Anatomy & Physiology

14. The Autonomic Nervous System

Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System

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Multiple Choice

The autonomic division of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) regulates the activity of which of these?

Skeletal muscles

Smooth muscles

Central nervous system

Bone tissue

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Understand the role of the autonomic division of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). It is responsible for regulating involuntary functions in the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Identify the types of muscles in the human body: skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles. Skeletal muscles are under voluntary control, while smooth and cardiac muscles are under involuntary control.

Recognize that the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is part of the PNS and specifically controls involuntary actions, which include the regulation of smooth muscles found in organs like the intestines and blood vessels.

Differentiate between the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the PNS includes all the nerves outside the CNS, including the autonomic division.

Conclude that the autonomic division of the PNS does not regulate skeletal muscles or bone tissue, as these are not involved in involuntary control. Instead, it regulates smooth muscles, which are responsible for involuntary movements in various organs.