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Which of the following functions is primarily associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
Which of the following functions is primarily associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on the gastrointestinal tract?
What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on the gastrointestinal tract?
Which of the following accurately describes the anatomical origin of the sympathetic nervous system?
Which of the following accurately describes the anatomical origin of the sympathetic nervous system?
How does the sympathetic nervous system affect cardiac muscle?
How does the sympathetic nervous system affect cardiac muscle?
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What is the primary role of the autonomic nervous system?
What is the primary role of the autonomic nervous system?
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for 'rest and digest' activities?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for 'rest and digest' activities?
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Which statements correctly describe differences between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
Which statements correctly describe differences between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
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What anatomical feature is characteristic of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
What anatomical feature is characteristic of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
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What is the primary effect of the sympathetic nervous system on the pupils?
What is the primary effect of the sympathetic nervous system on the pupils?
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for increasing the heart rate and contractility?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for increasing the heart rate and contractility?
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What is the effect of the sympathetic nervous system on the salivary glands?
What is the effect of the sympathetic nervous system on the salivary glands?
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Which of the following effects is associated with the activation of the sympathetic nervous system in the cardiac muscle?
Which of the following effects is associated with the activation of the sympathetic nervous system in the cardiac muscle?
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Which anatomical origin is associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
Which anatomical origin is associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
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How does the sympathetic nervous system affect the lungs?
How does the sympathetic nervous system affect the lungs?
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What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on gastrointestinal tract activity?
What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on gastrointestinal tract activity?
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In terms of skin response, how does the sympathetic nervous system act?
In terms of skin response, how does the sympathetic nervous system act?
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What is one effect of the sympathetic nervous system on the gastrointestinal tract?
What is one effect of the sympathetic nervous system on the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for contraction of the ciliary muscle for near vision?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for contraction of the ciliary muscle for near vision?
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Which of the following actions is directly associated with the sympathetic nervous system's effect on the urinary bladder?
Which of the following actions is directly associated with the sympathetic nervous system's effect on the urinary bladder?
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What is a primary function of the vagus nerve (X) in the context of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is a primary function of the vagus nerve (X) in the context of the parasympathetic nervous system?
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What is the physiological result of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system on visceral blood vessels?
What is the physiological result of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system on visceral blood vessels?
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The inhibition of secretion in the intestines results from which division of the autonomic nervous system?
The inhibition of secretion in the intestines results from which division of the autonomic nervous system?
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What role does the glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) play in the parasympathetic nervous system?
What role does the glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) play in the parasympathetic nervous system?
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Which sympathetic action leads to the breakdown of glycogen in the liver?
Which sympathetic action leads to the breakdown of glycogen in the liver?
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