Which of the Following Is NOT a Parasympathetic Terminal Ganglion

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a parasympathetic terminal ganglion?

• A)Ciliary ganglion
• B)Pterygopalatine ganglion
• C)Submandibular ganglion
• D)Otic ganglion
• E)All are parasympathetic terminal ganglia

Describe the structure and function of neurons, including the importance of the myelin sheath.

Understand the mechanisms involved in neuron depolarization and action potentials.

Recognize the anatomy and functions of the cerebral cortex and its importance to human behavior and cognitive processes.

Explain the role and significance of supportive structures and substances within the nervous system.

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Definitions:

Substance P

A neuropeptide involved in the transmission of pain and other sensory signals to the brain, also implicated in inflammatory processes.

Endorphins

Neurotransmitters produced by the nervous system to cope with pain or stress, often described as "natural painkillers."

Sodium Ions

Charged particles of sodium, essential for the electrical signaling in nervous system and regulation of blood pressure.

Vestibular Sensation

The sense related to balance and spatial orientation, arising from the inner ear and processed by the brain's vestibular system.