Cervical Sympathetic Chain Anatomy
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Where are ganglia of the parasympathetic nervous system typically located?

  • Within the innervated organ (correct)
  • In close proximity to the CNS
  • Close to the adrenal medulla
  • Near the spinal cord

    • From which areas of the CNS do the preganglionic fibers of the parasympathetic nervous system originate?

  • Midbrain, medulla oblongata, and lumbar region of the spinal cord
  • Cerebellum, pons, and cervical region of the spinal cord
  • Midbrain, medulla oblongata, and sacral region of the spinal cord (correct)
  • Midbrain, cerebellum, and sacral region of the spinal cord

    • Which component of the facial nerve is responsible for parasympathetic innervation to certain glands?

  • Chorda tympani (correct)
  • Dorsal nucleus
  • Greater superficial petrosal nerve
  • Otic ganglion

    • Where do postganglionic fibers from the otic ganglion innervate?

    <p>Lacrimal glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are preganglionic sympathetic fibers relatively short compared to postganglionic fibers?

    <p>Because sympathetic ganglia are close to the CNS but distant from effector organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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