parasympathetic innervation of the trunk Flashcards
1
Q
abdomen- effects
A
increase gut peristalsis
increases secretion of digestive enzymes from liver, gall bladder, and pancreas
2
Q
abdomen- CNS origin
A
brain (vagus n.) to left colic flexure; gray matter of spinal segments (S2-S4), left colic flexure to sigmoid colon
3
Q
abdomen- site of synapse
A
in wall of/near effector organ
4
Q
pelvis- effects
A
contracts rectum and bladder
inhibits internal anal and urethral sphincters to cause defecation and urination
5
Q
pelvis- CNS origin
A
gray matter of spinal segments (S2-S4)
6
Q
pelvis- site of synapse
A
in wall of/near effector organ
7
Q
perineum- effects
A
erection of clitoris/penis
8
Q
perineum- CNS origin
A
gray matter of spinal segments (S2-S4)
9
Q
perineum- site of synapse
A
in wall of/near effector organ
