The Parasympathetic Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
Where parasympathetic neurons arise from
A
cranial nerves or lumbo-sacral spinal cord
2
Q
Functions it stimulates
A
rest + digest
3
Q
Location of parasympathetic ganglia
A
not grouped together + located close to target organ
4
Q
Effect on: heart rate and force of contraction
A
decreases
5
Q
Effect on: the viscera
A
vasodilation
6
Q
Effect on: peristalsis
A
increases
