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Which part of the sympathetic nervous system is active in conditions of stress and emergencies?
Which part of the sympathetic nervous system is active in conditions of stress and emergencies?
- Thoracic segments
- Sympathetic chain (correct)
- Pre ganglionic fibers
- Post ganglionic fibers
From which segments do pre ganglionic fibers of the sympathetic system arise?
From which segments do pre ganglionic fibers of the sympathetic system arise?
- Lumbar segments
- Sacral segments
- Cervical segments
- Thoracic segments (correct)
What is the role of post ganglionic fibers in the sympathetic system?
What is the role of post ganglionic fibers in the sympathetic system?
- Dilatation of pupils
- Carrying axons to different parts of the body (correct)
- Receiving white rami communicates
- Initiating the stress response
How many interconnected ganglia form each sympathetic chain?
How many interconnected ganglia form each sympathetic chain?
Which function is NOT associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
Which function is NOT associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
Which part of the body does the parasympathetic nervous system primarily affect?
Which part of the body does the parasympathetic nervous system primarily affect?
Where do pre-ganglionic fibers that contribute to the parasympathetic system arise from?
Where do pre-ganglionic fibers that contribute to the parasympathetic system arise from?
Where are parasympathetic ganglia typically located?
Where are parasympathetic ganglia typically located?
Which fibers leave the ganglia to reach their targets in the parasympathetic system?
Which fibers leave the ganglia to reach their targets in the parasympathetic system?
What is a function of the parasympathetic system?
What is a function of the parasympathetic system?
Which of the following sites do not contribute pre-ganglionic fibers to the parasympathetic system?
Which of the following sites do not contribute pre-ganglionic fibers to the parasympathetic system?
