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

Ejaculation is controlled by which division of the autonomic nervous system?

Sympathetic division

Enteric division

Somatic division

Parasympathetic division

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Understand the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and its divisions: The ANS is responsible for involuntary physiological functions and is divided into the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric divisions. The somatic division, on the other hand, controls voluntary movements.

Learn the role of the sympathetic division: The sympathetic division is often referred to as the 'fight or flight' system. It prepares the body for action, including increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and stimulating processes like ejaculation.

Contrast the parasympathetic division: The parasympathetic division is known as the 'rest and digest' system. It promotes relaxation and processes like digestion, but it does not control ejaculation.

Understand the enteric division: The enteric division is primarily involved in gastrointestinal functions and does not play a role in ejaculation.

Clarify the somatic division: The somatic division controls voluntary muscle movements and is not part of the autonomic nervous system. It does not regulate ejaculation, which is an involuntary process controlled by the sympathetic division.