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Sympathetic Reflex Arc

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A collection of nerve cell bodies located outside of the central nervous system is referred to as a?
Horn.
Ganglion.
Tract.
Nucleus.

Which of the following lists the parts of a monosynaptic reflex arc in the correct sequence?
Receptor, sensory neuron, motor neuron, effector.
Effector, receptor, sensory neuron, motor neuron.
Effector, sensory neuron, receptor, motor neuron.
Receptor, effector, sensory neuron, motor neuron.

After entering a paravertebral ganglion, there are only two possible options available for preganglionic sympathetic nerve fibers.
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.