The release the chemical __________, which transmits impulses across the autonomic synapses.
ACh (acetylcholine)
The axon terminals of all _______ neurons release acetylcholine into their neuroeffector junctions.
postganglionic parasympathetic
The only axon terminals that release norepinephrine are ____________.
postganglionic sympathetic
All preganglionic fibers and all parasympathetic fibers are classified as _______ fibers. Postganglionic sympathetic fibers are the only fibers known definitely to be _______.
cholinergic
adrenergic
The chemical transmitter presumably released only by postganglionic sympathetic fibers is ______
norepinephrine
Cholinergic and adrenergic responses by the same effector are ________?
antagonistic
What could be correctly described as parasympathetic response?
diarrhea
The general function of the ______ is to regulate the responses of visceral effectors in ways that tend to enable the body to expend maximal energy.
sympathetic nervous system
What is the name of the parasympathetic ganglion?
Terminal
Where is the terminal located?
close to the target
Where are the sympathetic chain ganglia located?
along the spinal cord
Where are the collateral ganglia located?
Anterior to the vertebrae
If a surgeon severs the "white ramus communications" during surgery the _____ neurons have been cut.
preganglionic sympathetic
If a surgeon severs the "gray ramus communications" during surgery the _____ neurons have been cut.
postganglionic sympathetic
The ________ division of the ANS is also known as thoracolumbar.
sympathetic division
The _______ division of the ANS is also known as craniosacral.
parasympathetic division
What cranial nerves contribute to the sympathetic division of the ANS?
None
What spinal nerves contribute to the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
S2-S4
What spinal nerves contribute to the sympathetic division of the ANS?
T1-L2
Which division of the ANS has a general effect on the entire body at one time?
parasympathetic
Which division of the ANS has a localized effect on the body?
sympathetic
Parasympathetic nervous system
rest and relaxation
Sympathetic nervous system
fight or flight
The location of the ANS ganglia affects the length of the _____ neurons of each division.
pre-ganglionic
The parasympathetic division will have relatively long _____ .
preganglionic neurons
The sympathetic division will have relatively short _____ .
preganglionic neurons (sympathetic)
The sympathetic division will have relatively long _____
post-ganglionic neurons (sympathetic)
The parasympathetic division will have relatively short ______
post-ganglionic
The major control center for both the division of the ANS is the _____ of the brain.
hypothalamus