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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response?
- Sympathetic division
- Parasympathetic division (correct)
- Enteric division
- Celiac division
Where do sympathetic signals originate from in the thoracolumbar system?
Where do sympathetic signals originate from in the thoracolumbar system?
- Lumbar and sacral nerves
- Sacral and coccygeal nerves
- Thoracic and superior lumbar nerves (correct)
- Cervical and sacral nerves
What type of fiber is the preganglionic fiber in the sympathetic division?
What type of fiber is the preganglionic fiber in the sympathetic division?
- Long and unmyelinated
- Short and myelinated (correct)
- Short and unmyelinated
- Long and myelinated
Which part of the autonomic nervous system receives input from both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system receives input from both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?
Where do preganglionic fibers in the parasympathetic division lead to?
Where do preganglionic fibers in the parasympathetic division lead to?
What structure gets a direct connection from preganglionic fibers to release molecules in the sympathetic division?
What structure gets a direct connection from preganglionic fibers to release molecules in the sympathetic division?
Which signaling molecule is the second signaling molecule in the adrenergic synapse?
Which signaling molecule is the second signaling molecule in the adrenergic synapse?
What are the 2 types of synapses mentioned in Chapter 15.1?
What are the 2 types of synapses mentioned in Chapter 15.1?
In the sympathetic nervous system, which type of adrenergic receptor does norepinephrine act on?
In the sympathetic nervous system, which type of adrenergic receptor does norepinephrine act on?
What type of reflex has a completely peripheral, local response with the synapse in the ganglia?
What type of reflex has a completely peripheral, local response with the synapse in the ganglia?
What would the heart rate be without the parasympathetic signal to slow it down?
What would the heart rate be without the parasympathetic signal to slow it down?
Which type of synapse involves the release of Ach to nicotinic or muscarinic receptors?
Which type of synapse involves the release of Ach to nicotinic or muscarinic receptors?
Which type of drug enhances adrenergic function by binding to receptors, increasing norepinephrine production and release, and/or may block removal of norepinephrine?
Which type of drug enhances adrenergic function by binding to receptors, increasing norepinephrine production and release, and/or may block removal of norepinephrine?
What is the main effect of nicotine on the autonomic nervous system?
What is the main effect of nicotine on the autonomic nervous system?
Which substance is produced by the body to interact with a receptor?
Which substance is produced by the body to interact with a receptor?
What is the role of sympatolytic drugs in relation to the autonomic nervous system?
What is the role of sympatolytic drugs in relation to the autonomic nervous system?
What is the effect of sympathomimetic drugs on norepinephrine production and release?
What is the effect of sympathomimetic drugs on norepinephrine production and release?
Which substance introduced from outside the body is considered an exogenous chemical?
Which substance introduced from outside the body is considered an exogenous chemical?
