Postganglionic Fibers That Innervate the Small Intestine and the Initial

question 77

Multiple Choice

Postganglionic fibers that innervate the small intestine and the initial segments of the large intestine arise from the_______.

• A) otic ganglion
• B) superior mesenteric ganglion
• C) ciliary ganglion
• D) celiac ganglion
• E) inferior mesenteric ganglion

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Definitions:

Gate Control Theory

A theory that suggests the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that controls the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Chronic Pain

Persistent or recurring pain that lasts longer than the typical recovery period or associated with chronic health conditions.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Neuromatrix Theory

A theory suggesting that pain is a multidimensional experience produced by characteristic "neurosignature" patterns of nerve impulses generated by a widespread network of neurons in the brain.