8 Questions
What is the function of the autonomic ganglia?
Distribute the autonomic output across multiple postganglionic neurons
Where are the ciliary, sphenopalatine, submaxillary, and otic ganglia located?
Considered collateral parasympathetic ganglia
What is the significance of the adrenal medulla in the autonomic nervous system?
Considered a modified sympathetic ganglion
How many cervical ganglia are present in the cervical region?
Three
Which region of the spinal cord has a pair of ganglia for each segment?
Thoracic
What type of fibers supply the adrenal medulla?
Cholinergic parasympathetic fibers
Where can you find sympathetic relay of lower thoracic and lumbar ganglia?
At the origin of big vessels from the abdominal aorta
How are postganglionic fibers different between the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems?
Sympathetic postganglionic fibers are longer than parasympathetic fibers
Explore the organization and function of autonomic ganglia in the sympathetic chain according to A.N.S. Concise Medical Physiology. Learn about the distribution of ganglia along the vertebral column and their role in relaying sympathetic signals between the spinal cord and visceral organs.
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