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Which nervous system can function independently of extrinsic nerves?
Which nervous system can function independently of extrinsic nerves?
- The enteric nervous system (correct)
- The parasympathetic nervous system
- The sympathetic nervous system
- The somatic nervous system
How do the parasympathetic and sympathetic systems affect gastrointestinal functions?
How do the parasympathetic and sympathetic systems affect gastrointestinal functions?
- They have no effect on gastrointestinal functions
- They can only enhance gastrointestinal functions
- They can only inhibit gastrointestinal functions
- They can greatly enhance or inhibit gastrointestinal functions (correct)
Which plexuses do the extrinsic sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers connect to?
Which plexuses do the extrinsic sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers connect to?
- Both the myenteric and submucosal plexuses (correct)
- Neither the myenteric nor submucosal plexuses
- Only the submucosal plexus
- Only the myenteric plexus
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Test your knowledge of the extrinsic sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers that connect to the myenteric and submucosal plexuses with this quiz. Learn how stimulation by the parasympathetic and sympathetic systems can enhance or inhibit gastrointestinal functions. Perfect for students of biology and medicine.
