Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System definitions Flashcards

A division of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions and maintains homeostasis.

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the fight or flight response and maintaining homeostasis during physical activity.

Part of the autonomic nervous system that promotes rest and digest activities, maintaining homeostasis during relaxation.

The balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, adjusting to environmental cues.

The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.

A physiological reaction to perceived threats, mobilizing energy resources for action.

Another name for the parasympathetic division, focusing on relaxation and digestion.

The motor pathway in the nervous system, consisting of neurons that carry signals to effectors.

The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, including somatic and autonomic systems.

A division of the peripheral nervous system controlling voluntary movements and reflexes.

Body systems involving smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands, controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

A state of heightened physiological activity in response to emotional stimuli.

Organs or cells that act in response to neural signals, often innervated by both autonomic divisions.

Involuntary muscle tissue found in the heart, regulated by the autonomic nervous system.

Voluntary muscle tissue controlled by the somatic nervous system, responsible for movement.