Which of these locations in the forebrain is the master control center for homeostasis through the autonomic and endocrine systems? a. hypothalamus b. thalamus c. amygdala Chapter 15 | The Autonomic Nervous System 691 d. cerebral cortex

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Q: What type of ganglion contains neurons that control homeostatic mechanisms of the body? a. sensory…

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A: Which part of the nervous system directly controls the digestive system?

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Q: Parasympathetic ganglia are located a. in a chain parallel to the spinal cord. b. in the dorsal…

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Q: Select the correct one. Which structure contains autonomic nuclei involved in regulating…

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Q: Ganglia are ... a) ... collections of nerve cell bodies outside the CNS b) ... part of a nerve cell…

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Q: Which among the types of neurons carry impulses from the brain or spinal cord to the muscles? A.…

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Q: Which is an incorrect statement about simple nerve nets?  a- Neurons are randomly poisoned relative…

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