Parasympathetic Flashcards
1
Q
Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers are carried in which nerves?
A
Cranial nerves III (oculomotor), VII (facial), IX (glossopharyngeal) and X (vagus) and Sacral Spinal Nerves 2, 3 and 4
2
Q
Parasympathetic is known to be?
A
Cholinergic
3
Q
Generally synapse on what type of neurons in the peripheral ganglia?
A
post-ganglionic
4
Q
Four things effects that post-ganglionic Para- fibers have on effector organs?
A
Decreases cardiac output
constrict the bronchial tree
constrict the pupils
stimulate peristalsis
5
Q
CN II, VII and IX will supply structures where?
A
in the head
6
Q
CN X wil supply what?
A
cardiac, respiratory and digestive structures in the neck, thorax and abdomens
7
Q
S2, 3 and 4 will supply what?
A
distal parts of the digestive system and urogenital systems
