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Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for action or running away?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for action or running away?
What is the function of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
What is the function of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
Which part of the brain is the main autonomic sensor?
Which part of the brain is the main autonomic sensor?
Where does the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system originate?
Where does the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system originate?
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What is the main neurotransmitter in the sympathetic division?
What is the main neurotransmitter in the sympathetic division?
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What type of receptors does noradrenaline bind to in the sympathetic division?
What type of receptors does noradrenaline bind to in the sympathetic division?
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Which receptor subtype is targeted by an alpha one antagonist to treat hypertension?
Which receptor subtype is targeted by an alpha one antagonist to treat hypertension?
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What is the main neurotransmitter in the parasympathetic division?
What is the main neurotransmitter in the parasympathetic division?
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What are the three types of tissues that the autonomic nervous system controls?
What are the three types of tissues that the autonomic nervous system controls?
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Who coined the phrase 'fight or flight' to describe the sympathetic nervous system?
Who coined the phrase 'fight or flight' to describe the sympathetic nervous system?
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What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?
What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?
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How many types of nervous systems are included in the autonomic nervous system?
How many types of nervous systems are included in the autonomic nervous system?
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Which muscles support the eye in Haulier syndrome?
Which muscles support the eye in Haulier syndrome?
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What structures does the sympathetic thoracic supply provide to?
What structures does the sympathetic thoracic supply provide to?
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What structures do the lumbar and sacral sympathetic supply provide to?
What structures do the lumbar and sacral sympathetic supply provide to?
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What does the parasympathetic supply to the heart do?
What does the parasympathetic supply to the heart do?
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What is the purpose of the sympathetic trunk in the cervical region?
What is the purpose of the sympathetic trunk in the cervical region?
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What is the function of the cervical ganglia?
What is the function of the cervical ganglia?
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What is the effect of disruption to the sympathetic cervical supply to the head?
What is the effect of disruption to the sympathetic cervical supply to the head?
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What is Horner's syndrome?
What is Horner's syndrome?
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Which region of the spinal cord do the cell bodies of the pre-ganglionic neurons in the sympathetic system originate from?
Which region of the spinal cord do the cell bodies of the pre-ganglionic neurons in the sympathetic system originate from?
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What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system in animals such as dogs, cats, and wolves?
What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system in animals such as dogs, cats, and wolves?
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What is the role of the white ramus communicans in the sympathetic system?
What is the role of the white ramus communicans in the sympathetic system?
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What is the reason for the concurrent activation of multiple ganglia in the sympathetic trunk?
What is the reason for the concurrent activation of multiple ganglia in the sympathetic trunk?
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Which of the following is NOT supplied solely by the sympathetic deficient abdominal pelvic organs?
Which of the following is NOT supplied solely by the sympathetic deficient abdominal pelvic organs?
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What effect does having lots of air in the lungs or less air in the lungs have on the bronchi?
What effect does having lots of air in the lungs or less air in the lungs have on the bronchi?
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What effect does reducing sweating have on the body?
What effect does reducing sweating have on the body?
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Which of the following is an exception to the rule that the sympathetic deficient abdominal pelvic organs supply the sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels?
Which of the following is an exception to the rule that the sympathetic deficient abdominal pelvic organs supply the sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels?
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Which of the following is NOT supplied by a parasitic supply?
Which of the following is NOT supplied by a parasitic supply?
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What effect does having the hair follicles off have on the body?
What effect does having the hair follicles off have on the body?
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Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for involuntary responses to embarrassment and fear?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for involuntary responses to embarrassment and fear?
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Which region of the spinal cord does the sympathetic component of the parasympathetic division originate from?
Which region of the spinal cord does the sympathetic component of the parasympathetic division originate from?
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Which region of the spinal cord does the parasympathetic component of the parasympathetic division originate from?
Which region of the spinal cord does the parasympathetic component of the parasympathetic division originate from?
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily released within autonomic ganglia?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily released within autonomic ganglia?
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Which neurotransmitter is the main postganglionic sympathetic neuronal transmitter?
Which neurotransmitter is the main postganglionic sympathetic neuronal transmitter?
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Which receptor subtype is primarily targeted by alpha-1 antagonists to treat hypertension?
Which receptor subtype is primarily targeted by alpha-1 antagonists to treat hypertension?
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Which receptor subtype is primarily targeted by beta-1 antagonists to treat hypertension?
Which receptor subtype is primarily targeted by beta-1 antagonists to treat hypertension?
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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the regulation of the internal organs and maintenance of the internal environment?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the regulation of the internal organs and maintenance of the internal environment?
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response?
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for conserving metabolic resources during resting?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for conserving metabolic resources during resting?
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Which part of the brain is the main autonomic center?
Which part of the brain is the main autonomic center?
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Which descending fibers innervate parasympathetic preganglionic neurons in the cranial nerve nuclei?
Which descending fibers innervate parasympathetic preganglionic neurons in the cranial nerve nuclei?
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Which descending fibers innervate sympathetic and parasympathetic preganglionic neurons in the spinal cord?
Which descending fibers innervate sympathetic and parasympathetic preganglionic neurons in the spinal cord?
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Which higher centers provide inputs to the autonomic nuclei in the hypothalamus?
Which higher centers provide inputs to the autonomic nuclei in the hypothalamus?
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for dilating pupils and reducing glandular secretions?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for dilating pupils and reducing glandular secretions?
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Which ganglia supply the head, upper limbs, and heart in the cervical sympathetic system?
Which ganglia supply the head, upper limbs, and heart in the cervical sympathetic system?
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What is the clinical condition caused by a disruption of the sympathetic supply to the head?
What is the clinical condition caused by a disruption of the sympathetic supply to the head?
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Where do the postganglionic fibers of the cervical sympathetic system exit to supply the upper limbs?
Where do the postganglionic fibers of the cervical sympathetic system exit to supply the upper limbs?
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Which ganglion is formed by the fusion of the inferior cervical and first thoracic ganglia in the cervical sympathetic system?
Which ganglion is formed by the fusion of the inferior cervical and first thoracic ganglia in the cervical sympathetic system?
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What effect does disruption to the sympathetic cervical supply to the head have?
What effect does disruption to the sympathetic cervical supply to the head have?
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What is the ratio of preganglionic neurons to postganglionic neurons in the sympathetic system?
What is the ratio of preganglionic neurons to postganglionic neurons in the sympathetic system?
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Which ganglia supply the thorax, heart, lungs, and abdominal viscera?
Which ganglia supply the thorax, heart, lungs, and abdominal viscera?
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Through which fibers do the postganglionic fibers exit to reach the spinal nerves?
Through which fibers do the postganglionic fibers exit to reach the spinal nerves?
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Which fibers form the prevertebral plexus around the abdominal viscera?
Which fibers form the prevertebral plexus around the abdominal viscera?
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Which ganglia supply the abdominal and pelvic viscera and lower limb?
Which ganglia supply the abdominal and pelvic viscera and lower limb?
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Through which fibers do the preganglionic fibers exit to reach the abdomen?
Through which fibers do the preganglionic fibers exit to reach the abdomen?
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Which cranial nerve is associated with the superior salivatory nucleus?
Which cranial nerve is associated with the superior salivatory nucleus?
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Which cranial nerve is associated with the inferior salivatory nucleus?
Which cranial nerve is associated with the inferior salivatory nucleus?
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Which region of the spinal cord do the cell bodies of the preganglionic neurons in the sympathetic system originate from?
Which region of the spinal cord do the cell bodies of the preganglionic neurons in the sympathetic system originate from?
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Which part of the autonomic nervous system regulates muscle contraction in the gastrointestinal tract?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system regulates muscle contraction in the gastrointestinal tract?
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