5 Questions
Which division of the autonomic nervous system are the paravertebral ganglia associated with?
Sympathetic division
How many pairs of spinal nerves emerge from the spinal cord?
31
Which rootlet of a spinal nerve contains sensory fibers entering the spinal cord?
Posterior (dorsal) rootlet
Where are the paravertebral ganglia located?
Along the spinal cord
Which division of the autonomic nervous system do the sympathetic chain ganglia belong to?
Sympathetic division
Study Notes
Autonomic Nervous System
- The paravertebral ganglia are associated with the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
Spinal Nerves
- 31 pairs of spinal nerves emerge from the spinal cord.
Spinal Nerve Composition
- The dorsal rootlet of a spinal nerve contains sensory fibers that enter the spinal cord.
Paravertebral Ganglia
- The paravertebral ganglia are located near the spinal cord, alongside the vertebrae.
Sympathetic Chain Ganglia
- The sympathetic chain ganglia belong to the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
Test your knowledge on spinal nerves and their functions with this quiz. Learn about the different components of spinal nerves and the number of pairs that emerge from the spinal cord. Challenge yourself to understand the union of rootlets and the role they play in motor and sensory functions.
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