The superior mesenteric ganglion receives preganglionic sympathetic neurons from the _______ segments of the spinal cord.
A.
T1-T4
B.
T2-T6
C.
T5-T9
D.
T7-T9
E.
T10-T12
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Question 2) Once inside the sympathetic trunk, the sympathetic preganglionic axons
A. remain at the level of entry.
B. travel superiorly.
C. travel inferiorly.
D. follow any of the routes listed.
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Question 3) The prevertebral ganglion that receives axons that originate in the L1-L2 segments of the spinal cord is the _____ ganglion.
A. celiac
B. superior mesenteric
C. inferior mesenteric
D. splenic
E. hepatic
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Question 4) There are ________ prevertebral ganglia.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 12
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Question 5) Postganglionic axons from the celiac ganglion innervate the
A. stomach.
B. spleen.
C. liver.
D. gallbladder.
E. All of the choices are correct.
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Question 6) Prevertebral ganglia are located
A. posterior to the vertebral column.
B. lateral to the vertebral column.
C. anterior to the vertebral column.
D. at the termination site of the postganglionic axon.
E. medial to the dorsal spinal columns.
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Question 7) Specific prevertebral ganglia are named after the
A. effector organ stimulated by the postganglionic axon.
B. major abdominal arteries around which they are found.
C. vertebra from under which the preganglionic axon travels.
D. distance from the corresponding parasympathetic ganglion.
E. early anatomist who discovered and described them.
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Question 8) The sympathetic postganglionic axons from the superior cervical ganglion innervate
a: Sweat glands in the head
b: Sweat glands in the palms
c: Smooth muscle of blood vessels in the head
d: Smooth muscles of blood vessels in the antebrachial region
e: Superior tarsal muscle of the eye
f: Submandibular salivary gland
A. a, c, e
B. b, d, f
C. a, c, f
D. d, e, f
E. b, d
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Question 9) The postganglionic axons from the superior mesenteric ganglion innervate
A. the distal half of the duodenum.
B. part of the pancreas.
C. part of the small intestine.
D. the proximal part of the large intestine.
E. All of the choices are correct.
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Question 10) Gray rami from the sympathetic trunk connect to
A. alternating spinal nerves.
B. the cranial nerves.
C. all spinal nerves.
D. the sympathetic trunk.
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