• Identify the two main divisions of the ANS and their relationship to the rest of the nervous system.

described below, but is the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system.

• Characterise each branch of the ANS by their basic anatomical location, pathways and targets organs.

in pre-ganglionic

• Know the general physiological consequences of sympathetic or parasympathetic innervation.

preganglionic and post ganglionic fibers have different origins depending on if they are apart of the sympathetic or parasympathetic system

• Propose the effects of stimulating or antagonising each branch of the ANS based on their generalised functions.

effects of stimulating the sympathetic vs parasympathetic system vary …

• Recognise the two-neuron system of innervation and the main neurotransmitters involved in both branches of the ANS.

Sympathetic nervous system: This system activates body processes that help you in times of need, especially times of stress or danger it can do things such as constrict blood flow and activity of the digestive tract.

Parasympathetic nervous system: This part of your autonomic nervous system does the opposite of your sympathetic nervous system and enduces rest and digest it enhances the normal bodily functions of your body to help your body undergo normal bodily functions necessary for survival.