Exam 15: Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

In the heart, activation of these receptors increases heart rate.

The abdominal ________ plexus consists of the celiac plexus, superior mesenteric plexus, and inferior mesenteric plexus.

Preganglionic axons of the ANS release

In the parasympathetic division, ________ ganglia are located close to the target organ.

Which sympathetic pathway is responsible for activating the esophagus, heart, lungs, and thoracic blood vessels?

Which may be involved in an autonomic reflex?

The micturition reflex results in

Both types of axons of the sympathetic branch of the ANS use norepinephrine as the neurotransmitter.

When an effector receives input from both the sympathetic and the parasympathetic divisions, it is said to have ________ innervation.

In the parasympathetic division, ________ ganglia are located in the wall of the target organ.

Autonomic ________ are collections of sympathetic postganglionic axons and parasympathetic preganglionic axons, as well as some visceral sensory axons.

White rami appear white in color due to the fact that they are ________.

Sweating is a result of sympathetic stimulation.

The preganglionic axons of CN VII extend to the

Prevertebral ganglia are located

The ________ mesenteric ganglion receives preganglionic sympathetic neurons from the T10-T12 segments of the spinal cord.

Which system engages in mass activation?

All ANS preganglionic axons release ________ as their neurotransmitter.

Activation of parasympathetic fibers in pelvic splanchnic nerves leads to

The superior mesenteric ganglion receives preganglionic sympathetic neurons from the ________ segments of the spinal cord.