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Question 31

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The centers for cardiac,digestive,and vasomotor functions are housed within the

A) brainstem.
B) hypothalamus.
C) spinal cord.
D) cerebral cortex.
E) cerebellum.

F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

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Question 32

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Postganglionic axons from the celiac ganglion innervate the

A) stomach.
B) spleen.
C) liver.
D) gallbladder.
E) All of the choices are correct.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Both the cardiac plexus and the _______ plexus consist of postganglionic sympathetic axons from the thoracic sympathetic trunk ganglia and preganglionic axons from the vagus nerve.

Which is not characteristic of the parasympathetic division of the ANS?

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

In the brain,the ________ is the integration and command center for autonomic functions.

Postganglionic axons of the parasympathetic branch of the ANS cause increased secretion by the lacrimal glands.

The second neuron in an autonomic pathway is called a _________ neuron.

This diagram illustrates an example of a(n)

All ANS preganglionic axons release _____________ as their neurotransmitter.

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

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

The postganglionic axons of the sympathetic branch of the ANS are considered short.

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

The sympathetic postganglionic axons from the superior cervical ganglion innervate A: Sweat glands in the head B: Sweat glands in the palms C: Smooth muscle of blood vessels in the head D: Smooth muscles of blood vessels in the antebrachial region E: Superior tarsal muscle of the eye F: Submandibular salivary gland

The ANS functions independently of any influence from the CNS.

Parasympathetic preganglionic neurons synapse with postganglionic neurons in the adrenal medulla.

During its embryological development,the autonomic nervous system forms from

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

The glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the