Parasympathetic Ganglia That Are Located Within the Walls of the Innervated

question 40

Multiple Choice

Parasympathetic ganglia that are located within the walls of the innervated organs are called

• A) collateral ganglia.
• B) dorsal root ganglia.
• C) intramural ganglia.
• D) paravertebral ganglia.

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Vein

The blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium of the heart.

Left Atrium

One of the four chambers of the heart, receiving oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumping it to the left ventricle.

Premature Atrial Contractions

Early heartbeats originating in the atria, often perceived as a skipped beat and usually benign but can indicate underlying health issues.

Atria

The upper chambers of the heart.