What are the components of the central and peripheral nervous
system that increase heart rate and blood pressure (include
baroreceptors, and both sympathetic and parasympathetic
systems)
What is the relationship between the central and peripheral
nervous systems and the sensory organs?
How does the autonomic nervous system help to maintain
homeostasis in the body?
Can you provide an example of a disease that is a result of
autonomic nervous system imbalances? Explain.
What is the relationship between the central and peripheral
nervous systems and the sensory organs?
Please type answer, im awful at reading others handwriting.
What are the primary differences between the central and peripheral
nervous systems? What body parts comprise the major structures of
these systems? Explain the word parts that make up the body parts
of the systems. Describe the functions of each of these major
structures and how they relate to the overall function of each
system. Also, list and describe a health disorder that affects the
central nervous system as well as one that affects the peripheral
nervous system.
Opioid analgesics mimic endogenous opioids by activating opioid
receptors in the central and peripheral nervous systems to produce
analgesia, respiratory depression, sedation and constipation. The
product information for morphine indicates the following
information:
“Chronic use of opioid analgesics may be associated with the
development of physical dependence.”
Discuss this statement including a simple explanation (e.g. that
could be understood by an individual without expertise in
pharmacology) of what this statement means, examples of physical
dependence effects that may be anticipated...
Describe the differences between the functions of the central
nervous system and peripheral nervous system (5 Points) List and
describe the primary functions of the 4 major lobes of the cerebral
cortex
1). Distinguish between the central nervous system (CNS) and the
peripheral nervous system (PNS) and give a general function for
each.
2). What is another name for the visceral motor nervous system?
What are the two (2) subdivisions of this system?
3). Explain the difference between a sensory neuron, a motor
neuron & an interneuron.
4) What is the functional difference between a dendrite & an
axon?
Instructions
1. Distinguish between the central nervous system and
the peripheral nervous system.
2. Someone has just stuck you with a pin causing your
muscles to contract. Explain what is happening. Include the
following in your answer:
-how an action potential occurs
-the neurotransmitter involved