The Parasympathetic Nervous System Flashcards

1
Q

Where parasympathetic neurons arise from

A

cranial nerves or lumbo-sacral spinal cord

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2
Q

Functions it stimulates

A

rest + digest

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3
Q

Location of parasympathetic ganglia

A

not grouped together + located close to target organ

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4
Q

Effect on: heart rate and force of contraction

A

decreases

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5
Q

Effect on: the viscera

A

vasodilation

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6
Q

Effect on: peristalsis

A

increases

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