HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: AN INTEG ACCESS C
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: AN INTEG ACCESS C
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134714837
Author: Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 11, Problem 1RQ
Summary Introduction

To determine: The name of two efferent divisions of the peripheral nervous system.

Introduction: The nervous system is divided into two main parts; one is the central nervous system, and the other is the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord; whereas, the peripheral nervous system consists of the sensory (afferent) division and motor (efferent) division.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

The peripheral nervous system has two types of neurons, the afferent neuron, and efferent neuron. The afferent neurons are the sensory neurons, and the efferent neurons are the motor neurons. The efferent neurons of the peripheral nervous system carry the signals from the nervous system to the body parts.

The efferent neuron division of the peripheral nervous system consists of two components, known as the somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system.

Conclusion

The two efferent divisions of the peripheral nervous system are the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The types of effectors controlled by the somatic division and autonomic division of the peripheral nervous system.

Introduction: The efferent divisions of the peripheral nervous system are somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The movement of the various muscles of the body is controlled by the efferent division of the peripheral nervous system.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

The somatic nervous system controls the voluntary response of the body. It controls the movement via the skeletal muscles.

The autonomic nervous system controls the involuntary responses of the body. It controls the movement of the smooth muscles and the cardiac muscles. The autonomic nervous system also maintains the homeostasis of the body.

Conclusion

Thus, somatic nervous system controls the skeletal muscles and the autonomic nervous system controls the smooth and the cardiac muscles.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
The metabolic pathway below is used for the production of the purine nucleotides adenosine monophosphate (AMP) and guanosine monophosphate (GMP) in eukaryotic cells. Assume each arrow represents a reaction catalyzed by a different enzyme. Using the principles of feedback inhibition, propose a regulatory scheme for this pathway that ensures an adequate supply of both AMP and GMP, and prevents the buildup of Intermediates A through G when supplies of both AMP and GMP are adequate.
QUESTION 27 Label the structures marked A, B, C and explain the role of structure A. W plasma membrane For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). BIUS ☐ Paragraph Π " ΩΘΗ Β Open Sans, a... 10pt EE
examples of synamptomorphy
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:OpenStax College
Text book image
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co...
Biology
ISBN:9781305251052
Author:Michael Cummings
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305389892
Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning