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How many ganglia are typically present in the lumbar region?
How many ganglia are typically present in the lumbar region?
What is the total number of thoracic ganglia present?
What is the total number of thoracic ganglia present?
Which region is associated with having only one ganglion?
Which region is associated with having only one ganglion?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the inferior cervical ganglia?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the inferior cervical ganglia?
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What is the total number of ganglia found in the sacral region?
What is the total number of ganglia found in the sacral region?
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Where do the majority of sympathetic ganglia relay?
Where do the majority of sympathetic ganglia relay?
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In which location do parasympathetic fibers primarily relay?
In which location do parasympathetic fibers primarily relay?
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Which type of ganglia is least associated with sympathetic fibers?
Which type of ganglia is least associated with sympathetic fibers?
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What is a common feature of both sympathetic and parasympathetic ganglia?
What is a common feature of both sympathetic and parasympathetic ganglia?
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Which statement about the autonomic ganglia is correct?
Which statement about the autonomic ganglia is correct?
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What role do the greater and lesser splanchnic nerves play in the autonomic nervous system?
What role do the greater and lesser splanchnic nerves play in the autonomic nervous system?
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Where are collateral ganglia primarily located in relation to the abdominal aorta?
Where are collateral ganglia primarily located in relation to the abdominal aorta?
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Which of the following ganglia is NOT mentioned as a collateral ganglion?
Which of the following ganglia is NOT mentioned as a collateral ganglion?
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What type of fibres leave the sympathetic trunk to form the splanchnic nerves?
What type of fibres leave the sympathetic trunk to form the splanchnic nerves?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the function of collateral ganglia?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the function of collateral ganglia?
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What type of neurons are characterized as thoracolumbar?
What type of neurons are characterized as thoracolumbar?
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Where are the paravertebral ganglia located?
Where are the paravertebral ganglia located?
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Which of the following correctly describes the sympathetic trunk?
Which of the following correctly describes the sympathetic trunk?
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Which ganglia do some preganglionic neurons ascend to from the sympathetic trunk?
Which ganglia do some preganglionic neurons ascend to from the sympathetic trunk?
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The postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic system are found at which locations?
The postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic system are found at which locations?
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What does degeneration extending after ganglia indicate about the fibers?
What does degeneration extending after ganglia indicate about the fibers?
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What is the effect of applying a large local dose of nicotine to a ganglion?
What is the effect of applying a large local dose of nicotine to a ganglion?
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How does nicotine primarily affect the fibers in autonomic ganglia?
How does nicotine primarily affect the fibers in autonomic ganglia?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding nerve fiber communication in ganglia?
Which of the following statements is true regarding nerve fiber communication in ganglia?
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What happens to the fibers that relay in autonomic ganglia when nicotine is applied?
What happens to the fibers that relay in autonomic ganglia when nicotine is applied?
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What is the primary characteristic of unidirectional conduction in nerve impulses?
What is the primary characteristic of unidirectional conduction in nerve impulses?
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Which statement correctly describes the direction of impulse travel in unidirectional conduction?
Which statement correctly describes the direction of impulse travel in unidirectional conduction?
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What would be an incorrect assertion about the conduction of impulses in unidirectional conduction?
What would be an incorrect assertion about the conduction of impulses in unidirectional conduction?
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In the context of unidirectional conduction, what do preganglionic and postganglionic fibers refer to?
In the context of unidirectional conduction, what do preganglionic and postganglionic fibers refer to?
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Which characteristic is not associated with unidirectional conduction?
Which characteristic is not associated with unidirectional conduction?
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Study Notes
Quranic Verse
- A verse from Surah Al-Baqara (The Cow) verse 32
- "They said, "Glory be to You! We have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, You are the Knowing, the Wise."
- This signifies the acknowledgment of human limitations and the recognition of divine knowledge.
Autonomic Nervous System
- The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a part of the peripheral nervous system
- It controls involuntary functions, like heart rate, digestion, and breathing.
- It has two main branches: sympathetic and parasympathetic.
Nervous System Organization
- The nervous system encompasses the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).
- The CNS comprises the brain and spinal cord.
- The PNS includes cranial and spinal nerves.
- The PNS has somatic and autonomic subdivisions.
- The Autonomic nervous system (ANS) has sympathetic and parasympathetic branches.
Cranial and Spinal Nerves
- Cranial nerves (12 pairs): connect the brain stem to various body parts
- Spinal nerves (31 paired): link the spinal cord to the body.
Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
- Sympathetic (fight-or-flight): primarily uses norepinephrine
- Parasympathetic (rest-or-digest): primarily uses acetylcholine
Autonomic Ganglia
- Collections of nerve cells outside the CNS
- Types: lateral (paravertebral), collateral, and terminal.
Sympathetic System (Paravertebral Ganglia)
- Located along the spinal column.
- Preganglionic neurons are primarily in the thoracic and lumbar area of the spinal cord.
- Postganglionic fibers extend outward to the target organs.
- Ganglia are connected to form a chain-like structure, the sympathetic trunk.
- Preganglionic fibers can ascend or descend and synapse at various levels within the sympathetic trunk.
Collateral Ganglia
- Located near major arteries.
- Preganglionic neurons originate in the thoracic and lumbar regions.
- These fibres connect into the greater and lesser splanchnic nerves.
- They include celiac, superior mesenteric, renal, and hypogastric ganglia.
- Fibres that innervate abdominal and pelvic organs connect to the collateral ganglia.
Terminal Ganglia
- Located near or within the target organs.
- Preganglionic fibres are part of the parasympathetic, and sacral autonomic outflow.
- These fibres connect with postganglionic fibres near/within target organs.
- These include cranial parasympathetic fibres
Methods of Determining Relay Sites
- Section of the ventral root: degeneration occurs in preganglionic fibres, if degeneration extends beyond the ganglia this indicates no relay in the ganglia in question.
- Langley's Nicotine test: application of nicotine causes paralysis in relaying fibres in ganglia, but doesn’t affect non-relaying fibres.
Autonomic Ganglia Functions
- Distributing centers for preganglionic fibres.
- Pre-ganglionic (relatively few fibres) originate in limited regions of the central nervous system.
- Increase the number of postganglionic fibres stimulated, leading to wide spread activity
- Sympathetic preganglionic fibres activate up to 32 postganglionic fibres, while Parasympathetic ratio is 1:2.
- Allow for generalized or localized effects;
Other Key Concepts
- Neurotransmitters: acetylcholine (ACh) and norepinephrine (NE) play crucial roles in ANS function.
- Unidirectional conduction: impulse transmission in one direction within the autonomic ganglions.
- One relay: preganglionic or postganglionic fiber travels through ganglia only one time.
- The Autonomic nervous system (ANS), has various components which work together to deliver a response to the stimuli received.
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Test your knowledge on the various ganglia present in the autonomic nervous system, including lumbar, thoracic, and sacral regions. This quiz covers the features, roles, and locations of sympathetic and parasympathetic ganglia as well as their functions within the nervous system. Refresh your understanding of the complex anatomy involved in autonomic functions.
