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Autonomic Nervous System

Quick Quiz 1
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The cell bodies of parasympathetic neurons are located in the lateral gray column of the spinal cord.
True.
False.

Cell bodies of both sympathetic and parasympathetic postganglionic neurons are located outside of the central nervous system.
True.
False.

In general, postganglionic endings of the sympathetic nervous system secrete:
Acetylcholine and are said to be cholinergic.
Acetylcholine and are said to be adrenergic.
Norepinephrine and are said to be adrenergic.
Norepinephrine and are said to be cholinergic.

Parasympathetic activity that would decrease cardiac output would also be expected to increase gastrointestinal tract activity.
True.
False.

Sympathetic activity that would increase cardiac output would also be expected to increase gastrointestinal tract activity.
True.
False.