4.6 neuro - parasympathetic nervous system

Question 1

What levels are parasympathetic neurons found on

Answer 1

brain stem, S2-4

Question 2

What structures do parasympathetic neurons innervate on the cranial (brain stem) level

Answer 2

eyes, salivary glands, lacrimal glands, mucous membranes, gastric glands

Question 3

What structures do parasympathetic neurons innervate on the sacral (spinal cord) level

Answer 3

gut motility, bladder, rectum, reproductive organs

Question 4

What functions to the parasympathetic neurons control on the sacral (spinal cord) level

Answer 4

mictuition (urination), peristalsis (movement of the gut), defecation, reproduction