PHYS_261_HUMAN_PHYSIOLOGY_MID_TERM_EXAM_CERTIFICATION_EVALUATION

PHYS 261 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY MID TERM
EXAM CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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⩥ Sympathetic Nervous System. Answer: The division of the autonomic
nervous system responsible for the ciliospinal reflex.


⩥ Parasympathetic Nervous System. Answer: The division of the
autonomic nervous system responsible for the pupillary light reflex.


⩥ Bladder. Answer: Organ involved in the micturition (urinitation)
reflex.


⩥ Rectum. Answer: Organ involved in the defecation reflex.


⩥ Carotid Artery. Answer: Organ involved in the carotid sinus reflex.


⩥ Importance of Reflexes. Answer: Include:
o So we don't hurt ourselves or die.
o So we can test for spinal cord or nerve injuries.

, ⩥ Autonomic Reflex. Answer: A.K.A. Visceral Reflex.


⩥ Autonomic Reflex. Answer: Reflex utilized by the autonomic nervous
system.


⩥ Autonomic Reflex. Answer: Individuals are usually not aware of them
since it's automatic.


⩥ Examples of Autonomic Reflex. Answer: o Activation of Cardiac
Muscle
o Activation of Smooth Muscle
o Activation of Glands


⩥ Example of Autonomic Reflex. Answer: Activation of Cardiac Muscle


⩥ Example of Autonomic Reflex. Answer: Activation of Smooth Muscle


⩥ Example of Autonomic Reflex. Answer: Activation of Glands


⩥ Types of Autonomic Reflex. Answer: o Pupillary Reflex
o Ciliospinal Reflex
o Salivary Reflex