Autonomic Nervous System

  1. Identify the functions of the autonomic nervous system.

  2. Differentiate autonomic motor units from peripheral motor units.

  3. Compare/contrast the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

  4. Identify the site of origin of preganglionic neurons and location of ganglionic neuron cell bodies for all sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways.

  5. Discuss the neurotransmitters released by the ANS, including where they’re released.

  6. Define cholinergic and adrenergic fibers ,and list their different types of receptors.

  7. Describe ANS controls.

  8. Identify and explain some ANS disorders.