Once a Sympathetic Preganglionic Axon Reaches a Trunk Ganglion,it Can

question 84

Multiple Choice

Once a sympathetic preganglionic axon reaches a trunk ganglion,it can do all of the following EXCEPT?

• A) ascend or descend the trunk to synapse in another trunk ganglion
• B) synapse with a parasympathetic neuron in the same trunk ganglion
• C) pass through the trunk ganglion without synapsing with another neuron
• D) synapse with a ganglionic neuron in the same trunk ganglion

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Definitions:

Specialized Cells

Cells that have developed distinct characteristics and functions, adapted to perform a specific role within an organism.

Endocrine

Relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Exocrine

Glands that release their secretions outside the body or into a hollow organ, as opposed to directly into the bloodstream.

Secretion

Substance produced inside a cell and released from the cell.