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1
Q

Somatic efferents are lower motor neurons. Which neurotransmitter do they use?

A

Acetylcholine

2
Q

What are the neurotransmitters used in the Autonomic efferents?

A

Acetylcholine

Noradrenaline

3
Q

What are the two major divisions of the Autonomic Nervous system?

A

Parasympathetic

Sympathetic

4
Q

The parasympathetic nervous system has what outflow?

A

Craniosacral

5
Q

The sympathetic nervous system has what outflow?

A

Thoracolumbar

6
Q

Aside from the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions of the Autonomic nervous system, what is another branch of the ANS?

A

Enteric nervous system

7
Q

What is the Enteric Nervous System?

A

Mesh-like system of neurons that governs the function of the gastrointestinal tract

8
Q

In the Parasympathetic Nervous System, what are the pre/post ganglionic neurones like?

A

Preganglionic neurone = long

Postganglionic neurone = short

9
Q

In the Parasympathetic Nervous System, what neurotransmitter is used?

A

Acetylcholine

10
Q

In the Sympathetic Nervous System, what are the pre/post ganglionic neurones like?

A

Preganglionic neurone = short

Postganglionic neurone = long

11
Q

In the Sympathetic Nervous System, what neurotransmitter is used?

A

Acetylcholine

Noradrenaline

12
Q

Parasympathetic activity of the Parotid gland is controlled by which nerve?

A

Glossopharyngeal nerve

13
Q

What is Frey’s syndrome?

A

Sweating in the cheek over the region outside the parotid gland, resulting from damage to or near the parotid glands