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What is the function of the autonomic ganglia?
What is the function of the autonomic ganglia?
- Distribute the autonomic output across multiple postganglionic neurons (correct)
- Act as a relay for both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
- Serve as a storage center for hormones
- Facilitate direct secretion of catecholamines into the blood stream
Where are the ciliary, sphenopalatine, submaxillary, and otic ganglia located?
Where are the ciliary, sphenopalatine, submaxillary, and otic ganglia located?
- Next to the spinal cord
- At the origin of big vessels from the abdominal aorta
- Considered collateral parasympathetic ganglia (correct)
- Inside the adrenal medulla
What is the significance of the adrenal medulla in the autonomic nervous system?
What is the significance of the adrenal medulla in the autonomic nervous system?
- Mainly secretes noradrenaline into the blood stream
- Considered a modified sympathetic ganglion (correct)
- Contains only cholinergic fibers
- Has no connection to the spinal cord
How many cervical ganglia are present in the cervical region?
How many cervical ganglia are present in the cervical region?
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Which region of the spinal cord has a pair of ganglia for each segment?
Which region of the spinal cord has a pair of ganglia for each segment?
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What type of fibers supply the adrenal medulla?
What type of fibers supply the adrenal medulla?
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Where can you find sympathetic relay of lower thoracic and lumbar ganglia?
Where can you find sympathetic relay of lower thoracic and lumbar ganglia?
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How are postganglionic fibers different between the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems?
How are postganglionic fibers different between the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems?
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