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Parasympathetic nerves stimulate resting and digesting. Therefore, stomach activity is stimulated by parasympathetic nerves.
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Does parasympathetic or sympethetic arise from cranial or sacral nerves?
Parasympathetic
When the parasympathetic division is stimulated what neurotransmitter is released at the effector organ?
acetylcholine
Arises from cranial and sacral nerves?
The Parasympathetic Division arises from cranial and sacral nerves.
What type of nerves would you find in the heart?
parasympathetic
What are two major components of the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
Cranial nerves and Pelvic Splanchnic Nerves
Does parasympathetic nerves secrete norepinephrine?
No. They secrete acetylcholine only.
Parasympathetic nerve is the nerve of tomorrow?
Parasympathetic nerves are called the nerves of tomorrow because they are responsible for bringing the body functions back to the normal state after an emergency. They maintain homeostasis at the time of no stress.
What cranial nerves does not contain preganglionic parasympathetic fibers?
optic (II)
What is the antagonistic nerves to the parasympathetic nervous system?
i think that it is the sympathetic nervous system
What are the nerves that carry parasympathetic impulses to the enteric nervous systems?
vagus nerve
Is sympathetic or parasympathetic arises from spinal nerves T1 through L3?
Sympathetic.
How does the parasympathetic nervous system affect constipation?
The parasympathetic nervous system allows for the relaxation of the GI muscles, which allows excretion. So in other words, constipation is more a product of the sympathetic nervous system, which if stimulated, will divert blood flow from the gut and delay defecation, causing constipation. If the parasympathetic nervous system is blocked or the sympathetic system stimulated, constipation can result.
