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Is the sympathetic division described as thoracolumbar?

Yes, the sympathetic division is often described as thoracolumbar because its preganglionic neurons originate from the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord. This division is responsible for the "fight or flight" response in the body.


What neurotranmitters are released by smpathetic and parasympthetic neurons?

The 2 divisions of the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic) both have 2 areas where neurotransmitter is released. ?They have ganglionic synapses in the periphery wherein neurotransmitter is released and have synapses on the target organs wherein neurotransmitter is released. ?So this means there is preganglionic and postganglionic release of neurotransmitter.Sympathetic preganglionic neurotransmitter is Acetylcholine. ?Acetylcholine affects muscarinic receptors here.Sympathetic postganglionic neurotransmitter is Norepinephrine. ?Norepinephrine affects alpha or beta receptors here. ?Parasympathetic preganglionic neurotransmitter is Acetylcholine. ? Acetylcholine affects muscarinic receptors here.Parasympathetic postganglionic neurotransmitter is Acetylcholine. ?In this case Acetylcholine affects muscarinic receptors.?Sympathetic neurons are considered to be adrenergic & sympathetic neurons are considered to be cholinergic.


Which spinal region lacks autonomic preganglionic neurons?

The thoracic region of the spinal cord lacks autonomic preganglionic neurons. Autonomic preganglionic neurons are found in the intermediolateral cell columns of the spinal cord at the thoracolumbar (T1-L2) and sacral (S2-S4) levels.


Where do Preganglionic neurons develop from?

Preganglionic neurons develop from the neural tube during embryonic development. They are part of the autonomic nervous system and transmit signals from the central nervous system to the autonomic ganglia, where they synapse with postganglionic neurons.


What are the short fibers that extend from the neuron called?

The short fibers that extend from a neuron are called dendrites. Dendrites receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body of the neuron.

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Which division of the nervous system has short preganglionic neurons?

sympathetic


Preganglionic sympathetic fibers trigger the release of?

Preganglionic sympathetic fibers trigger the release of acetylcholine at the synapse with postganglionic neurons in the sympathetic ganglia. This neurotransmitter binds to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors on the postganglionic neuron, which then propagate the signal to release norepinephrine at the target tissue.


What are the differences between preganglionic and postganglionic neurons?

You have a really good question. Studying the nervous system can be overwhelming and quit confusing. Preganglionic Neurons come from the CNS to the Ganglion ( mass of neuron cell bodies and dendrites) and Postganglionic neurons leave the ganglion and head toward the effector organ ( smooth muscle, glands, etc..).


Does the white rami communicans contain fibers of a preganglionic or postganglionic neurons?

Preganglionic because they are myelinated. FALSE


What is another name for craniosacral division?

Parasympathetic part of autonomic system. It is also called the craniosacral division because the preganglionic neurons occur in the brainstem and sacral regions. Similarly, the sympathetic part of autonomic system also called the thoracolumbar division because the preganglionic neurons occur in the thoracic and lumbar segments of the body.


Does the gray rami communicans contain fibers of a preganglionic or postganglionic neurons?

could be preganglionic


Is the sympathetic division described as thoracolumbar?

Yes, the sympathetic division is often described as thoracolumbar because its preganglionic neurons originate from the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord. This division is responsible for the "fight or flight" response in the body.


What neurotranmitters are released by smpathetic and parasympthetic neurons?

The 2 divisions of the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic) both have 2 areas where neurotransmitter is released. ?They have ganglionic synapses in the periphery wherein neurotransmitter is released and have synapses on the target organs wherein neurotransmitter is released. ?So this means there is preganglionic and postganglionic release of neurotransmitter.Sympathetic preganglionic neurotransmitter is Acetylcholine. ?Acetylcholine affects muscarinic receptors here.Sympathetic postganglionic neurotransmitter is Norepinephrine. ?Norepinephrine affects alpha or beta receptors here. ?Parasympathetic preganglionic neurotransmitter is Acetylcholine. ? Acetylcholine affects muscarinic receptors here.Parasympathetic postganglionic neurotransmitter is Acetylcholine. ?In this case Acetylcholine affects muscarinic receptors.?Sympathetic neurons are considered to be adrenergic & sympathetic neurons are considered to be cholinergic.


Which spinal region lacks autonomic preganglionic neurons?

The thoracic region of the spinal cord lacks autonomic preganglionic neurons. Autonomic preganglionic neurons are found in the intermediolateral cell columns of the spinal cord at the thoracolumbar (T1-L2) and sacral (S2-S4) levels.


Where on the neurons are the dendrites located?

Dendrites are branch-like structures that extend from the cell body of a neuron. They are responsible for receiving signals from other neurons and transmitting those signals to the cell body for processing. Dendrites are covered in synapses, which are the points of connection between neurons where information is passed along.


Are preganglionic neurons made up of adrenergic fibers?

yes


Do axons carry messages received by the dendrites to other neurons?

Yes! The axon carries messages received by the dendrites to other neurons.