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Where are ganglia of the parasympathetic nervous system typically located?
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?
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?
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?
Where do postganglionic fibers from the otic ganglion innervate?
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Why are preganglionic sympathetic fibers relatively short compared to postganglionic fibers?
Why are preganglionic sympathetic fibers relatively short compared to postganglionic fibers?
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