Compare the structural differences between the autonomic nervous system and the somatic motor nervous system.
Define the terms preganglionic neuron, postganglionic neuron, afferent neuron, somatic motor neuron, autonomic ganglion, and effector.
For both division of the autonomic nervous system, describe the location of the preganglionic and postganglionic neurons, the location of ganglia, the relative length of preganglionic and postganglionic axons, and the ratio of preganglionic to postganglionic neurons.
Describe the four pathways by which the sympathetic neurons extend from the sympathetic chain ganglia to target organs.
List the neurotransmitter substances for the preganglionic and postganglionic neurons for both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions.
Describe receptor types within autonomic synapses that respond to acetylcholine and norepinephrine, and describe their location.
Compare the autonomic nervous system's response to nicotine and muscarine.
Using examples, describe how autonomic reflexes help maintain homeostasis.
List the generalizations that can be made about the autonomic nervous system, and describe the limitations of each generalization.
Give an example for each category of drugs that affect the autonomic nervous system, and explain the general influence of the drug on the autonomic nervous system.
