Match the Divisions, Labelled A

question 31

Multiple Choice

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-fibres that issue from sacral nerves

• A)parasympathetic division
• B)sympathetic division
• C)both parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions
• D)neither parasympathetic nor sympathetic divisions

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Definitions:

Plicae Circularis

Internal folds of the intestinal lining that increase surface area for absorption of nutrients.

Absorption

The process by which substances are taken up from the environment and enter the bloodstream or cells.

Hepatic Portal Vein

Portal vein formed by the superior mesenteric and splenic veins and entering the liver.

Nutrient-Rich Blood

Blood that is high in oxygen and nutrients, often a result of digestion and absorption in the small intestine, ready to be distributed throughout the body.