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16 The Autonomic
Nervous System and
Higher-Order Functions
Learning Outcomes
These Learning Outcomes correspond by number to this chapter’s
sections and indicate what you should be able to do after completing the
chapter.
16-1 Compare the organization of the autonomic nervous
system with that of the somatic nervous system.
16-2 Describe the structures and functions of the sympathetic
division of the autonomic nervous system.
16-3 Describe the mechanisms of sympathetic
neurotransmitter release and their effects on
target organs and tissues.
16-4 Describe the structures and functions of the
parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
16-5 Describe the mechanisms of parasympathetic
neurotransmitter release and their effects on target organs
and tissues.
16-6 Discuss the functional significance of dual innervation and
autonomic tone.
16-7 Describe the hierarchy of interacting levels of control in the
autonomic nervous system, including the significance of
visceral reflexes.
16-8 Explain how memories are created, stored, and recalled,
and distinguish among the levels of consciousness and
unconsciousness.
16-9 Describe some of the ways in which the interactions of
neurotransmitters influence brain function.
16-10 Summarize the effects of aging on the nervous system and
give examples of interactions between the nervous system
and other organ systems.
Spotlight Clinical Case Clinical Notes
● Overview of the Autonomic Nervous ● The First Day in Anatomy Lab p. 558 ● Amnesia p. 579
System pp. 560–561
● Categorizing Nervous System
Disorders p. 581
● Alzheimer’s Disease p. 583
