14. The Autonomic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
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- Multiple Choice
In the parasympathetic nervous system, preganglionic fibers are ________ and postganglionic fibers are __________.
- Multiple ChoiceFor which of the following activities is the sympathetic nervous system generally responsible?
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is associated with the parasympathetic system?
- Multiple ChoiceThe __________ division of the autonomic nervous system has its ganglia near the effector organs.
- Open QuestionThe white rami communicantes contain what kind of fibers?a. preganglionic parasympathetic,b. postganglionic parasympathetic,c. preganglionic sympathetic,d. postganglionic sympathetic.
- Open QuestionWhere are the cell bodies of visceral sensory neurons?
- Open Question
Mark each of the following as an effect of the sympathetic nervous system or the parasympathetic nervous system.
a. ________ Bronchodilation
b.________ Bronchoconstriction
c. ________ Constriction of pupil
d. ________ Vasoconstriction of blood vessels serving organs of digestive, urinary, and integumentary systems
e. ________ Increased metabolic rate
f. ________ Dilation of pupil
g.________ Contraction of smooth muscle of digestive tract
- Open Question
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
a. The parasympathetic nervous system generally decreases the secretion from digestive glands.