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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response?
- Parasympathetic division (correct)
- Thoracolumbar division
- Enteric division
- Sympathetic division
Where do sympathetic signals originate from in the thoracolumbar system?
Where do sympathetic signals originate from in the thoracolumbar system?
- Pituitary gland
- Hypothalamus
- Spinal cord (correct)
- Cerebellum
What is the function of the collateral ganglia in the sympathetic division of the ANS?
What is the function of the collateral ganglia in the sympathetic division of the ANS?
- To connect with the enteric nervous system (correct)
- To innervate the skeletal muscles
- To receive signals from the parasympathetic division
- To regulate heart rate and digestion
Which type of fiber is longer in the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
Which type of fiber is longer in the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
What is the function of the adrenal medulla in the sympathetic division of the ANS?
What is the function of the adrenal medulla in the sympathetic division of the ANS?
Where do preganglionic fibers in the parasympathetic division lead to?
Where do preganglionic fibers in the parasympathetic division lead to?
What are the two types of synapses mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of synapses mentioned in the text?
Which type of receptor is activated by Ach in the cholinergic synapse?
Which type of receptor is activated by Ach in the cholinergic synapse?
What is the second signaling molecule in the adrenergic synapse?
What is the second signaling molecule in the adrenergic synapse?
Which nervous system has a short reflex based on distention of the stomach?
Which nervous system has a short reflex based on distention of the stomach?
What is the conscious perception of autonomic sensation known as?
What is the conscious perception of autonomic sensation known as?
What would be the heart rate without the parasympathetic signal to slow it down?
What would be the heart rate without the parasympathetic signal to slow it down?
What is the role of the hypothalamus?
What is the role of the hypothalamus?
How does nicotine affect the autonomic nervous system?
How does nicotine affect the autonomic nervous system?
What do sympathomimetic drugs do?
What do sympathomimetic drugs do?
Which structure is responsible for emotion and memory function?
Which structure is responsible for emotion and memory function?
What is the effect of a bright light in one eye on the pupils?
What is the effect of a bright light in one eye on the pupils?
What is the effect of sympatholytic drugs?
What is the effect of sympatholytic drugs?
