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For each of the following terms or phrases, write either S (for sympathetic) or P (for parasympathetic) division of the autonomic nervous system.
(1) short preganglionic axons, long postganglionic axons
(2) intramural ganglia
(3) craniosacral outflow
(4) adrenergic fibers
(5) cervical ganglia of the sympathetic trunk
(6) otic and ciliary ganglia
(7) more widespread response
(8) increases heart rate, respiratory rate, and. blood. Pressure
(9) increases motility of stomach and. secretion of lacrimal and salivary glands
(10) innervates blood vessels
(11) most active when you are lolling in a hammock
(12) most active when you are running in the Boston Marathon
(13) gray rami communicantes
(14) synapse in celiac ganglion
(15) relates to fear response induced by the amygdaloid body
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