Autonomic Nervous System

Question 1

Sympathetic Ganglion

Answer 1

Short pre-ganglion, long post-ganglion, fight or flight, thoracolumbar

Question 2

Parasympathetic Ganglion

Answer 2

Long pre-ganglion, short post-ganglion, craniosacral, rest and digest

Question 3

Purpose of sympathetic chain ganglion

Answer 3

To quickly distribute signals at synapse points

Question 4

Neurotransmitter released from pre-ganglionic fibers and post-ganglionic parasympathetic fibers

Answer 4

Acetylcholine

Question 5

Neurotransmitter released from post-ganglionic sympathetic fibers

Answer 5

Mainly norepinephrine, some epinephrine (80/20)

Question 6

Relationship between sympathetic ANS and adrenal medulla

Answer 6

A pre-ganglionic neuron terminated within the adrenal medulla, allowing NE/E mixture to be released directly into the bloodstream