Parasympathetic Ganglia

Question 0

Preganglionic nerve fibers

Answer 0

White ramus communicate
Originate in brainstem
Originate in sacral spinal segments of spinal cord
Specifically s3-s4

Question 1

Parasympathetic ganglion fibers

Answer 1

Innervate just one organ
Innervate ratio 3:1
1 ganglion 1-3 organs

Question 2

Parasympathetic ganglia

Answer 2

Located far away from spinal cord or brainstem

Near or even in effector organs

Question 3

Postganglionic nerve fibers

Answer 3

Gray ramus communicate
Leave the peripheral ganglion
On their way to Innervate smooth muscle/gland
Traveling in the mixed spinal nerve

Question 4

Parasympathetic ganglia system called

Answer 4

Craniosacral system

Question 5

The parasympathetic fibers of the ans exit the cns in the

Answer 5

Craniosacral region specifically

Some originate in the brainstem- 3,7,9,10

Question 6

Other originate in sacral spinal segments

Answer 6

Specifically s2-s4

To control urogential and sexual function

Question 7

What does this mean about autonomic functions of the cranial nerves

Answer 7

It means that they can only receive parasympathetic regulation
Which means these cranks nerves can only be engaged for rest/restore/ relaxation functions

Question 8

Cranial nerve only receive parasympathetic innervation from ANS specifically

Answer 8

Mostly for glands- salvation, digestion, tears, mucous, esophagus

Question 9

Cranial provide assistance for

Answer 9

Sensation of sight and taste