Parasympathetic Nervous System

What happens to the heart rate if the heart is disconnected from the autonomic nervous system?

• It stops immediately.

• It decreases significantly.

• It remains the same.

• It increases to about 100 beats per minute.

Which system is described as the calming side of the autonomic nervous system?

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Parasympathetic nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

• Enhancing sensory perception

• Preparing the body for stress-related activities

• Maintaining homeostasis and supporting bodily functions like digestion

• Controlling voluntary muscle movements

Where are the ganglia of the sympathetic nervous system primarily located?

• Close to the effector organs

• Near the spinal cord

• Along the peripheral nerves

• Within the brain

Which cranial nerve is essential for transmitting sensory and motor information to most of the visceral organs?

• Olfactory nerve

• Optic nerve

• Hypoglossal nerve

• Vagus nerve