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The primary function of the sympathetic nervous system is to trigger the body's fight or flight response. Which of the following is a result of sympathetic activation?
Sympathetic tone and parasympathetic tone refer to the ongoing background activity of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system, respectively. Sympathetic tone increases:
The following are the expected results of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system, except:
The axons of the preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system that exit the spinal cord through the anterior rami of spinal nerves are called:
Where can the collateral ganglia be found among the options below?
What is the primary purpose of increased perspiration during the activation of the sympathetic nervous system?
The increased heart rate during the sympathetic nervous system activation ensures the promotion of which of the following functions?
During activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which organ is stimulated, leading to the release of glucose and providing a rapid source of energy to meet the heightened demands of the body?
In an extreme stress scenario which of the following organs will be inhibited by the sympathetic nervous system:
In patients diagnosed with Horner syndrome, they will present with partial ptosis, miosis, and anhidrosis of the face. Which of the following is the main pathology behind Horner syndrome: