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Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for innervating the stomach, gallbladder, and liver?
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for innervating the stomach, gallbladder, and liver?
Which part of the colon receives parasympathetic innervation from the pelvic splanchnic nerves?
Which part of the colon receives parasympathetic innervation from the pelvic splanchnic nerves?
Which spinal levels innervate the respiratory tree via the vagus nerve?
Which spinal levels innervate the respiratory tree via the vagus nerve?
The esophagus receives parasympathetic innervation primarily from which cranial nerve?
The esophagus receives parasympathetic innervation primarily from which cranial nerve?
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Which organ receives sympathetic innervation at spinal levels T5-9 and is cautioned not to forget about its parasympathetic innervation?
Which organ receives sympathetic innervation at spinal levels T5-9 and is cautioned not to forget about its parasympathetic innervation?
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Which branch of the PNS regulates functions of internal organs and controls smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands?
Which branch of the PNS regulates functions of internal organs and controls smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands?
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What is the main goal of the autonomic nervous system?
What is the main goal of the autonomic nervous system?
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
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How many neurons are required for the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system to work effectively?
How many neurons are required for the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system to work effectively?
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system originates from the thoracics and lumbars?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system originates from the thoracics and lumbars?
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Why is the sympathetic division called 'sympathetic'?
Why is the sympathetic division called 'sympathetic'?
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Which part of the peripheral nervous system informs the brain about the physical environment?
Which part of the peripheral nervous system informs the brain about the physical environment?
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What kind of information does the sensory part of the somatic nervous system provide to the CNS?
What kind of information does the sensory part of the somatic nervous system provide to the CNS?
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Which type of nerves are involved in voluntary motor functions like skeletal muscle contraction?
Which type of nerves are involved in voluntary motor functions like skeletal muscle contraction?
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According to Jennifer Wilson, what is the main focus of understanding viscerosomatic reflexes for?
According to Jennifer Wilson, what is the main focus of understanding viscerosomatic reflexes for?
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Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for voluntary motor functions?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for voluntary motor functions?
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Which ganglia is likely involved in a viscerosomatic reflex in a 43-year-old woman with RUQ abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and leukocytosis?
Which ganglia is likely involved in a viscerosomatic reflex in a 43-year-old woman with RUQ abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and leukocytosis?
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Which nerve innervates the sinuses and is associated with the ciliary ganglia?
Which nerve innervates the sinuses and is associated with the ciliary ganglia?
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Which ganglia innervates the lacrimal and salivary glands?
Which ganglia innervates the lacrimal and salivary glands?
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Which ganglia is associated with the thoracolumbar outflow and sympathetic system?
Which ganglia is associated with the thoracolumbar outflow and sympathetic system?
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Which ganglia innervates the small intestines, right side of colon, kidneys, adrenal, and gonads?
Which ganglia innervates the small intestines, right side of colon, kidneys, adrenal, and gonads?
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Which nerve is associated with the Ambiguus to dorsal motor of vagus nerve and innervates various organs?
Which nerve is associated with the Ambiguus to dorsal motor of vagus nerve and innervates various organs?
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What is a characteristic feature of a chronic somatic dysfunction with a viscerosomatic reflex?
What is a characteristic feature of a chronic somatic dysfunction with a viscerosomatic reflex?
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Which type of dysfunction may be resistant to osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) if a viscerosomatic reflex is suspected?
Which type of dysfunction may be resistant to osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) if a viscerosomatic reflex is suspected?
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What should be the primary goal of treatment for somatic dysfunctions with viscerosomatic reflexes?
What should be the primary goal of treatment for somatic dysfunctions with viscerosomatic reflexes?
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Which part of the autonomic system is associated with a rubbery visceloamotic end feel in chronic dysfunction?
Which part of the autonomic system is associated with a rubbery visceloamotic end feel in chronic dysfunction?
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What technique is recommended for acute somatic dysfunctions with viscerosomatic reflexes?
What technique is recommended for acute somatic dysfunctions with viscerosomatic reflexes?
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Why is it important to know the autonomic system levels in the context of treating somatic dysfunctions?
Why is it important to know the autonomic system levels in the context of treating somatic dysfunctions?
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