Anatomy of Autonomic Nervous System

Which Cranial Nerve does not have parasympathetic nerve fibres?

• Facial

• Optic

• Oculomotor

• Vagus

• Glossopharyngeal

In the sympathetic nervous system, which neurotransmitter is used by the post-ganglionic neurones?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Noradrenaline

• GABA

Which spinal levels do the sacral parasympathetic nerves arise from? (More than one correct answer)

• S1

• S2

• S3

• S4

• S5

Parasympathetic fibres from the oculomotor nerve synapse at which ganglion?

• Otic Ganglion

• Submandibular Ganglion

• Ciliary Ganglion

• Sympathetic Ganglion

• Pterygopalatine Ganglion

Which part of the spinal cord are the cell bodies for the pre-ganglionic fibres of the sympathetic found?

• Dorsal Horn

• Ventral Horn

• Lateral Horn

• Dorsal root ganglia

• Central canal

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