Sympathetic Nervous System Flashcards

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Primary function of the sympathetic nervous system

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Preparing the body for "fight or flight" responses

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Neurotransmitter predominantly released by the sympathetic nervous system

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Norepinephrine

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Type of receptors primarily used by the sympathetic nervous system

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Adrenergic

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Sympathetic nervous system effect on pupils

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Dilates them

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Characteristic of sympathetic nervous system activation

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Increased heart rate

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Blood flow redirection during sympathetic activation

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Away from skin

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Larger nervous system including the sympathetic nervous system

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Autonomic nervous system

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Response mediated by the sympathetic nervous system

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Sweating

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Effect of sympathetic nervous system on bronchioles

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Dilates bronchioles

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Situation where the sympathetic nervous system is most likely to be active

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Running from danger