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Which division of the autonomic nervous system promotes a 'fight or flight' response?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system promotes a 'fight or flight' response?
- Somatic nervous system
- Central nervous system
- Sympathetic nervous system (correct)
- Parasympathetic nervous system
What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on pupil size?
What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on pupil size?
- Dilates pupils (correct)
- Causes irregular pupil shape
- Has no effect on pupils
- Constricts pupils
Which structure allows the sympathetic nervous system to provide vasodilation for the coronary vessels of the heart?
Which structure allows the sympathetic nervous system to provide vasodilation for the coronary vessels of the heart?
- Myocytes
- Ganglia (correct)
- Bronchioles
- Intestinal sphincters
How does the parasympathetic nervous system affect blood flow to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
How does the parasympathetic nervous system affect blood flow to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system stimulates orgasm?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system stimulates orgasm?
What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on bronchioles?
What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on bronchioles?
What is the main function of the parasympathetic nervous system in relation to digestion?
What is the main function of the parasympathetic nervous system in relation to digestion?
Which nerve branches impart parasympathetic control of the myocardium?
Which nerve branches impart parasympathetic control of the myocardium?
What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on the ciliary muscle?
What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on the ciliary muscle?
Which condition results from interruption of the sympathetic supply to the eye?
Which condition results from interruption of the sympathetic supply to the eye?
Which anatomical site would a lesion affect to cause Horner’s Syndrome?
Which anatomical site would a lesion affect to cause Horner’s Syndrome?
How does the parasympathetic nervous system contribute to closer vision?
How does the parasympathetic nervous system contribute to closer vision?
What neurotransmitter is usually released by neuron #1 in the sympathetic nervous system?
What neurotransmitter is usually released by neuron #1 in the sympathetic nervous system?
Where do synapses typically occur in the sympathetic nervous system?
Where do synapses typically occur in the sympathetic nervous system?
Which part of the spinal cord is associated with sacral parasympathetic outflow?
Which part of the spinal cord is associated with sacral parasympathetic outflow?
Which part of the body does the cranial parasympathetic outflow provide innervation to?
Which part of the body does the cranial parasympathetic outflow provide innervation to?
What is the role of neuron #2 (postganglionic) in the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the role of neuron #2 (postganglionic) in the sympathetic nervous system?
What is a characteristic effect of the sympathetic nervous system on organs?
What is a characteristic effect of the sympathetic nervous system on organs?
