Dr Gawad Physiology Course Online Exams - Ans Introduction, Autonomic Ganglia

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1.

The autonomic N.S. differs from the somatic N.S in having:
- A.
  
  A connector neuron which comes outside the CNS (preganglionic neuron) and a postganglionic neuron which supplies the organ.
- B.
  
  Origin from all segments of the spinal cord.
- C.
  
  A complete control on skeletal muscles.
- D.
  
  Origin from the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord
2.

The autonomic ganglia all are true except:
- A.
  
  Are relay stations for all preganglionic fibers passing through them.
- B.
  
  Are the site of relay of efferent neurons.
- C.
  
  Function as distributing centers.
- D.
  
  Are located outside the CNS.
3.

Concerning the autonomic ganglia, all the following is true except:
- A.
  
  They act as distributing centers.
- B.
  
  They are 3 types.
- C.
  
  Their chemical transmitter is acetylcholine.
- D.
  
  The preganglionic fibers may pass through them without relay.
- E.
  
  None of the above
4.

The sympathetic preganglionic nerve fibers:
- A.
  
  Which supply the abdominal viscera relay in the sympathetic chain.
- B.
  
  Originate at the autonomic ganglia.
- C.
  
  Are myelinated nerve fibers
- D.
  
  Show minimal divergence in the autonomic ganglia.
5.

The following reflexes are all autonomic reflex action except:
- A.
  
  Salivary secretion.
- B.
  
  Micturition.
- C.
  
  Flexion of the arm following a painful stimulus.
- D.
  
  Acceleration of the heart after haemorrhage.

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