Autonomic Nervous System

Question 1

Acetylcholine is used in..

Answer 1

Both parasympathetic synapses, and the first sympathetic synapse

Question 2

What neurotransmitter is used for the second sympathetic synapse?

Answer 2

Norepinephrine

Question 3

Cranial parasympathetic nerves

Answer 3

III (oculomotor), VII (facial), IX (glossopharyngeal), X (Vagus)

Question 4

Oculomotor Nerve (III) to what ganglion to what structure

Answer 4

Ciliary ganglion to iris

Question 5

Facial Nerve (VII) to what (higher) ganglion to what structure

Answer 5

Pterygopalantine ganglion to lacrimal gland

Question 6

Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX) to what ganglion to what structure

Answer 6

Otic ganglion to parotid salivary gland

Question 7

Facial Nerve (VII) to what (lower) ganglion to what structure

Answer 7

Submandibular ganglion to submandibular gland

Question 8

Postganglionic sympathetic fibers reach head via:

Answer 8

Cervical ganglia and carotid plexus