Match Each Division of the Autonomic Nervous System with Its

question 43

Multiple Choice

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function.
a.sympathetic division
b.parasympathetic division
-To perform a lumbar puncture, physicians insert a hollow needle into the subarachnoid space between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae and remove a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. Why do you think they choose this location for the procedure?

• A) Because the vertebrae are more flexible in this location and the patient can bend forward
• B) Because the spinal cord ends at the first lumbar vertebra, minimizing the risk for damaging the spinal cord
• C) Because the cauda equina is in this area
• D) Because there are no spinal nerves in this area, minimizing the risk for nerve injury

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

The major bundle of nerves running down the back in vertebrates, connecting the brain to the rest of the body and responsible for transmitting neural signals.

Hyperglycemia

A medical condition characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels, often associated with diabetes.

Insulin

An agent released by the pancreas that manages the concentration of sugar in the blood by supporting the entry of glucose into various tissues.

Thyroid Gland

Endocrine gland found in the neck; regulates metabolism.