Autonomic Sensory Neurons

Question 1

Where do the autonomic sensory neurons reside? (2)

Answer 1

1) Dorsal root ganglia of the spinal nerves

2) Sensory ganglia of cranial nerves VII, IX and X

Question 2

What are the specific fibers of the autonomic sensory neurons? (2)

Answer 2

1) Peripheral fibers

2) Central fibers

Question 3

What do the peripheral fibers of autonomic sensory neurons collect? (3 )

Answer 3

Collects sensory information:

1) Stretch
2) Chemical stimulation
3) Hypoxia from glands and smooth muscle

Question 4

Where do the central fibers of autonomic sensory neurons come from? (2)

Answer 4

1) Dorsal root ganglia

2) Sensory ganglia of cranial nerves VII, IX and X

Question 5

Where do the central fibers of autonomic sensory neurons coming from the dorsal root ganglia go?

Answer 5

Posterior horn of the spinal cord

Question 6

What does the central fibers of autonomic sensory neurons coming from dorsal root ganglia do?

Answer 6

Contribute to the spinothalamic tract

Question 7

Where do the central fibers of autonomic sensory neurons coming from the sensory ganglia go?

Answer 7

Enter sensory nuclei of the brainstem

Question 8

What does the central fibers of autonomic sensory neurons coming from sensory ganglia do?

Answer 8

Contribute to the thalamus