10 Questions
Which nervous system division is often referred to as the 'peace maker'?
Parasympathetic nervous system
Which effect is NOT associated with sympathetic nervous system stimulation?
Increased peristalsis in the stomach
Where are the cell bodies of parasympathetic preganglionic neurons typically found?
Brain stem
Which type of receptors are present in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Nicotinic cholinergic receptors
How does the parasympathetic nervous system affect the secretion of saliva?
Salivary gland secretion increased
What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on the heart?
Rate and force of contraction decreased
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for 'fight or flight' situations?
Sympathetic nervous system
Where do the neurons conveying impulses for the sympathetic nervous system originate from?
Hypothalamus and Medulla oblongata
What is the main role of the parasympathetic nervous system in internal homeostasis?
Promotes rest and digest functions
Which term is used to describe the autonomic nervous system without conscious intervention or voluntary control?
Parasympathetic nervous system
Test your knowledge on the structure of the Sympathetic Division, pathways from the spinal cord to sympathetic trunk ganglia, organization of sympathetic trunk ganglia, and pathways to visceral effectors along with their effects on different organs.
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