sympathetic innervation of the trunk Flashcards
1
Q
abdomen- effects
A
inhibit gut tube peristalsis
constrict blood vessels to the gut
promote breakdown of glycogen to glucose
2
Q
abdomen- CNS origin
A
lateral horns of T5-L2 spinal segments
3
Q
abdomen- site of synapse
A
prevertebral ganglia
4
Q
pelvis- effects
A
contracts internal anal and urethral sphincters to prevent defecation and urination
5
Q
pelvis- CNS origin
A
lateral horns of T10-L2 spinal segments
6
Q
pelvis- site of synapse
A
prevertebral ganglia
7
Q
perineum- effects
A
ejaculation/remission of penis/clitoris
8
Q
perineum- CNS origin
A
lateral horns of T10-L2 spinal segments
9
Q
perineum- site of synapse
A
prevertebral ganglia