Biology 2401 A&P I      Lecture Review  ANS      Dr. Weis                                                                

1. Give the general overview and function of the ANS.

2. Know the divisions of the ANS and be able to compare and contrast :: organization, ganglion location,
pre/post fiber length, possible axon fiber routes, all neurotransmitters used and where, what division
uses the rami communicans with regards to its parts and function/purpose.

3. Define dual innervation and give two examples

4. Define tone based on ANS divisions

5. Know EVERYTHING about the adrenal medulla (location, anatomy/histology, function, etc)

6. Be able to list effects of both divisions of the ANS on specific organs

7. Know the higher center of controls for ANS

8. Explain two ways that drugs might interact at ANS receptor sites

9. Be able to explain the phenomenon of referred pain.

10. Know the receptors for cholinergic and adrenergic sites, how they generally work, and the effects produced