Which Division of the Nervous System Innervates Involuntary Effectors

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which division of the nervous system innervates involuntary effectors?

• A)central nervous system
• B)somatic nervous system
• C)autonomic nervous system
• D)associative nervous system

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Definitions:

Autonomic Failure

A medical condition characterized by the partial or total failure of the autonomic nervous system, impacting involuntary functions like blood pressure and heart rate.

Physical Response

A bodily reaction to a stimulus, which could be anything from a reflex to a complex series of movements.

James-Lange Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.

Autonomic Responses

Involuntary physiological reactions mediated by the autonomic nervous system, such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.