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Exam 3- the nervous system
sensory and sympathetic nerves
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
03/11/2009

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anterior spinothalamic tract
Definition
detects crude touch and pressure.
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lateral spinothalamic tract
Definition
detects pain and temperature.
Term
Descends down spinal tract
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Motor Pathways
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Ascend up the spinal tract
Definition
Sensory Pathways
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Sympathetic Nervous System
Definition
Releases adrenaline, giving the fight or flight reaction.
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Parasympathetic Nervous System
Definition
Make acetylcholine. calm the nervous system.
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sympathetic effects on the pupils
Definition
Dialation of the pupils occurs
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Parasympathetic effects on heart rate
Definition
Slows down the heartbeat.
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