10 Questions
Which neurotransmitter is released by the preganglionic sympathetic fibers?
Acetylcholine (Ach)
What is the breakdown product of noradrenaline/norepinephrine (NE)?
Monoamine oxidases enzymes (MAO A)
Which division of the ANS is associated with the thoracolumbar region?
Sympathetic division
What is the neurotransmitter released by the sweat glands nerve?
Acetylcholine (Ach)
What is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system?
Neuron
Which part of the neuron is responsible for the transmission of signals to effectors and adjacent neurons?
Axon
Which part of the nervous system is mainly concerned with the regulation of circulation and internal organs?
Parasympathetic Nervous System
What type of nervous system regulates involuntary functions?
Autonomic Nervous System
Which type of transmission occurs in the synapse?
Chemical transmissions
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals from muscle and glandular cells to adjacent neurons?
Somatic Nervous System
Test your knowledge of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and neuron structure and function with this quiz. Explore the components of a neuron, signal transmission, and the voluntary and involuntary aspects of the nervous system.
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