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Where do the preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic nervous system originate?
Where do the preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic nervous system originate?
Where are the sympathetic ganglia located?
Where are the sympathetic ganglia located?
What is the adrenal medulla considered to be in relation to the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the adrenal medulla considered to be in relation to the sympathetic nervous system?
Where are the parasympathetic ganglia located?
Where are the parasympathetic ganglia located?
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Where do the preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system originate?
Where do the preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system originate?
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What is the primary neurotransmitter released at all preganglionic endings in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?
What is the primary neurotransmitter released at all preganglionic endings in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?
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In which type of autonomic ganglia do the preganglionic fibers relay to the head, neck, thorax, and some abdominal viscera?
In which type of autonomic ganglia do the preganglionic fibers relay to the head, neck, thorax, and some abdominal viscera?
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How many postganglionic neurons can a single sympathetic preganglionic fiber synapse with?
How many postganglionic neurons can a single sympathetic preganglionic fiber synapse with?
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Where are the sites of relay for preganglionic parasympathetic fibers located?
Where are the sites of relay for preganglionic parasympathetic fibers located?
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What is the primary neurotransmitter secreted by chromaffin cells into the circulation?
What is the primary neurotransmitter secreted by chromaffin cells into the circulation?
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