Question 1
Which ganglia are located near or within target organs in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Question 2
What is an example of an exception in the neurotransmitter usage of the sympathetic nervous system?
Question 3
What distinguishes visceral motor neurons from somatic motor neurons?
Question 4
What is the main purpose of the sympathetic nervous system?
Question 5
Where are the chain (paravertebral) ganglia located in the sympathetic nervous system?
Question 6
Which segment of the spinal cord do the preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system originate from?
Question 7
Which cranial nerve is NOT associated with the parasympathetic nervous system?
Question 8
In the parasympathetic nervous system, where do the preganglionic neurons typically synapse?
Question 9
What neurotransmitter is primarily used by postganglionic neurons in the sympathetic nervous system?
Question 10
What are the splanchnic nerves associated with?
Question 11
Which neurotransmitter is used by both preganglionic and postganglionic neurons in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Question 12
Which part of the nervous system conserves energy and promotes 'rest and digest' functions?
Question 13
Which type of neurons have short preganglionic axons and long postganglionic axons?
Question 14
Which nerves form part of the parasympathetic nervous system's craniosacral outflow?
Question 15
What is a key characteristic of the enteric nervous system?