Cell Bodies of Preganglionic Sympathetic Neurons Are Located Within the

question 94

Multiple Choice

Cell bodies of preganglionic sympathetic neurons are located within the

• A) intramural ganglia.
• B) dorsal root ganglia.
• C) sympathetic trunk.
• D) lateral horns of the gray matter of the spinal cord.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates important functions, including temperature control, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, and the release of hormones.

Midbrain

A region of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Hayflick Limit

Genetically controlled limit, proposed by Hayflick, on the number of times cells can divide in members of a species.

Maximum Life Span

The upper boundary of life expectancy for an organism, representing the greatest age an individual of a species can live under ideal conditions.