10 Questions
What is the effect of sympathetic stimulation on the penis and clitoris?
They shrink
Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of the alarm response of the sympathetic nervous system?
Decreased blood flow to the brain
What is the effect of sympathetic stimulation on the urinary bladder?
It decreases the tone of the bladder wall
Which of the following is a manifestation of the Orbelli phenomenon?
Early recovery from fatigue
What is the effect of sympathetic stimulation on the gastrointestinal tract?
It decreases the activity of the GIT
What is the effect of sympathetic stimulation on the heart?
It increases the heart rate
What is the effect of sympathetic stimulation on the rectum?
It decreases the tone of the rectal wall
What is the effect of sympathetic stimulation on the uterus?
It has a variable effect depending on the stage of the menstrual cycle
What is the effect of sympathetic stimulation on the blood vessels of the pelvic viscera?
It constricts them
What is the effect of sympathetic stimulation on the respiratory system?
It increases the rate of respiration
This quiz covers the functions of the sympathetic nervous system, comparing it with the parasympathetic nervous system, including their origins, ganglia, and nerve pathways.
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