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Which nervous system functionally maintains homeostasis and regulates body temperature?
Which nervous system functionally maintains homeostasis and regulates body temperature?
- Central Nervous System
- Parasympathetic Nervous System
- Sympathetic Nervous System (correct)
- Somatic Nervous System
How does the autonomic nervous system differ anatomically from the somatic nervous system?
How does the autonomic nervous system differ anatomically from the somatic nervous system?
- The ANS and somatic NS both control effectors via a two-neuron chain.
- The ANS and somatic NS both synapse directly onto effectors.
- The ANS controls effectors via a two-neuron chain, while the somatic NS synapses directly onto effectors. (correct)
- The ANS synapses directly onto effectors, while the somatic NS controls effectors via a two-neuron chain.
Which division of the autonomic nervous system predominates during resting conditions?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system predominates during resting conditions?
- Central Nervous System
- Somatic Nervous System
- Parasympathetic Nervous System (correct)
- Sympathetic Nervous System
In a given system, what is the usual relationship between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
In a given system, what is the usual relationship between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
Where are the preganglionic neuronal cell bodies of the parasympathetic division located?
Where are the preganglionic neuronal cell bodies of the parasympathetic division located?
Which cranial nerves carry axons of the parasympathetic division?
Which cranial nerves carry axons of the parasympathetic division?
Where are the parasympathetic ganglia located?
Where are the parasympathetic ganglia located?
Which nerve innervates the viscera of the thorax and most of the abdomen?
Which nerve innervates the viscera of the thorax and most of the abdomen?
Which organs receive dual innervation from both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?
Which organs receive dual innervation from both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?
Where do afferents carrying homeostatic sensory information generally travel with parasympathetic efferents?
Where do afferents carrying homeostatic sensory information generally travel with parasympathetic efferents?
What causes visceral pain?
What causes visceral pain?
Where do afferents carrying visceral pain usually travel with?
Where do afferents carrying visceral pain usually travel with?
What is the anatomical basis of referred pain?
What is the anatomical basis of referred pain?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system innervates the trachea?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system innervates the trachea?
Where are the autonomic plexuses located?
Where are the autonomic plexuses located?
Which organ is insensitive to cutting, burning, or freezing?
Which organ is insensitive to cutting, burning, or freezing?
