Autonomic Nervous System and Autonomic Ganglia
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What is the effect of sympathetic discharge on the pupil?

  • Rapid fluctuation between dilation and constriction
  • Dilation (mydriasis) (correct)
  • No effect
  • Constriction (miosis)

    • What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system on salivary secretion?

  • Causes rapid fluctuations in salivary secretion
  • No effect on salivary secretion
  • Decrease salivary secretion (correct)
  • Increase salivary secretion

    • What effect does sympathetic discharge have on arterial blood pressure (ABP)?

  • Decreases ABP
  • Causes rapid fluctuations in ABP
  • Increases ABP (correct)
  • No effect on ABP

    • What happens to tear secretion when sympathetic discharge occurs?

    <p>Tear secretion decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of sympathetic discharge on cerebral blood flow?

    <p>Vasoconstriction despite increased mental alertness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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