1. Compare the peripheral pathways of the somatic nervous system and the sympathetic and parasympathetic

branches of the autonomic nervous system

2. Identify the neurotransmitters and receptors of the peripheral efferents

3. Describe sympathetic activation of the adrenal medulla

4. Describe the synapses of the autonomic nervous system

5. Define a motor unit

6. Describe the neuromuscular junction

7. Compare the functions of the somatic and autonomic branches of the peripheral nervous system

8. Describe the concept of dual innervation

9. List the major brain centers that control the autonomic nervous system