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Which nervous system division is often referred to as the 'peace maker'?
Which nervous system division is often referred to as the 'peace maker'?
- Sympathetic nervous system
- Enteric nervous system
- Central nervous system
- Parasympathetic nervous system (correct)
Which effect is NOT associated with sympathetic nervous system stimulation?
Which effect is NOT associated with sympathetic nervous system stimulation?
- Dilated pupil in the iris muscle
- Vasoconstriction in blood vessels
- Increased peristalsis in the stomach (correct)
- Bronchodilation in trachea and bronchi
Where are the cell bodies of parasympathetic preganglionic neurons typically found?
Where are the cell bodies of parasympathetic preganglionic neurons typically found?
- Spinal cord
- Sympathetic trunk ganglia
- Visceral effectors
- Brain stem (correct)
Which type of receptors are present in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which type of receptors are present in the parasympathetic nervous system?
How does the parasympathetic nervous system affect the secretion of saliva?
How does the parasympathetic nervous system affect the secretion of saliva?
What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on the heart?
What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on the heart?
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for 'fight or flight' situations?
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for 'fight or flight' situations?
Where do the neurons conveying impulses for the sympathetic nervous system originate from?
Where do the neurons conveying impulses for the sympathetic nervous system originate from?
What is the main role of the parasympathetic nervous system in internal homeostasis?
What is the main role of the parasympathetic nervous system in internal homeostasis?
Which term is used to describe the autonomic nervous system without conscious intervention or voluntary control?
Which term is used to describe the autonomic nervous system without conscious intervention or voluntary control?
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