Discussing the key concepts of the autonomic nervous system

Discussion Topics, Chapter 29, Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System

Discussion Topics

Learning Objective(s)

1. Your small group has been assigned the task of discussing the key concepts of the autonomic nervous system in 5 minutes or less and using only one or two sentences. In order to be successful, your group must answer the following questions:

a. What makes the autonomic nervous system unique?

b. What is the sympathetic response?

2. You are completing a service learning project that involves teaching middle school students about the parasympathetic nervous system. Due to time constraints, you have only 10 minutes to present your topic, and the students will be required to answer questions based on the information you present.

a. What happens when the parasympathetic nervous system is stimulated?

b. Explain the muscarinic receptors and the nicotinic receptors.

3. Students may work in small groups or answer individually. Compare and contrast alpha1-receptors and beta2-receptors.