Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

14. The Autonomic Nervous System

Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System

Anatomy & Physiology

14. The Autonomic Nervous System

Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System

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Multiple Choice

Where are the cell bodies of the preganglionic neurons in the sympathetic division located?

In the brainstem nuclei

In the sympathetic chain ganglia

In the dorsal root ganglia

In the lateral horns of the thoracic and lumbar spinal cord

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Understand the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response. It involves preganglionic and postganglionic neurons.

Recall that preganglionic neurons are the first neurons in the autonomic pathway. Their cell bodies are located in the central nervous system (CNS).

Learn that the sympathetic division specifically originates from the thoracolumbar region of the spinal cord, meaning it arises from the thoracic and lumbar segments.

Identify the lateral horns of the spinal cord as the specific location where the cell bodies of the preganglionic neurons in the sympathetic division are found. These lateral horns are present in the thoracic and upper lumbar regions.

Note that the lateral horns are distinct structures within the gray matter of the spinal cord, and they house the cell bodies of neurons involved in autonomic functions, including the sympathetic division.