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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' functions?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' functions?
- Splanchnic
- Craniosacral
- Parasympathetic (correct)
- Sympathetic
Which nerve carries fibers to the heart, lungs, stomach, upper intestine, and ureter?
Which nerve carries fibers to the heart, lungs, stomach, upper intestine, and ureter?
- Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
- Vagus nerve (X) (correct)
- Trochlear nerve (IV)
- Olfactory nerve (I)
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is associated with the 'fight or flight' response?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is associated with the 'fight or flight' response?
- Sympathetic (correct)
- Splanchnic
- Parasympathetic
- Craniosacral
Which segment of the spinal cord gives rise to parasympathetic nerve fibers?
Which segment of the spinal cord gives rise to parasympathetic nerve fibers?
Which function is NOT associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
Which function is NOT associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
What are the functions of the cranial nerves III, VII, and IX in the parasympathetic nervous system?
What are the functions of the cranial nerves III, VII, and IX in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for fear, flight, or fight responses?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for fear, flight, or fight responses?
What is the main function of the sacral fibers in the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the main function of the sacral fibers in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which part of the nervous system enables the body to be prepared for fear, flight, or fight responses?
Which part of the nervous system enables the body to be prepared for fear, flight, or fight responses?
What are the functions of the vagus nerve (X) in the parasympathetic nervous system?
What are the functions of the vagus nerve (X) in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Where do the cell bodies of motor neurons reside in the somatic nervous system?
Where do the cell bodies of motor neurons reside in the somatic nervous system?
What is the main anatomical difference between the motor pathways of the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system?
What is the main anatomical difference between the motor pathways of the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system?
Where are the sympathetic ganglia located?
Where are the sympathetic ganglia located?
Which type of neurons are characteristic of parasympathetic innervation of visceral targets?
Which type of neurons are characteristic of parasympathetic innervation of visceral targets?
What is the origin of the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the origin of the sympathetic nervous system?
What type of muscle does visceral motor innervate?
What type of muscle does visceral motor innervate?
What is the function of the dorsal root ganglion?
What is the function of the dorsal root ganglion?
What is the composition of the peripheral nervous system?
What is the composition of the peripheral nervous system?
What are the locations of parasympathetic ganglia?
What are the locations of parasympathetic ganglia?
Where do preganglionic neurons of parasympathetic innervation originate from?
Where do preganglionic neurons of parasympathetic innervation originate from?
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