Chapter 17, Problem 3RFT

Summary Introduction

To review:

Match the term parasympathetic with the most closely related description given below:

All preganglionic fibers

Preganglionic fibers to collateral ganglia

First neuron

Collateral ganglia

Adrenal medulla

Sympathetic activation

Sympathetic division

Terminal ganglia

Sympathetic chain ganglia

Long postganglionic fiber

Introduction:

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is generally active during the period of rest and digest, and sexual arousal. The effects that are produced by the parasympathetic division are digestive gland secretion, pupil constriction, hormone secretion for nutrient digestion, defecation activities, and reduced heart rate.