MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False:The autonomic system controls our MANUAL control of the body.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is A True. Autonomic nervous system: The autonomic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system. The autonomic nervous system controls bodily functions which are not controlled voluntarily.

Detailed explanation-2: -The hypothalamus is the key brain site for central control of the autonomic nervous system, and the paraventricular nucleus is the key hypothalamic site for this control. The major pathway from the hypothalamus for autonomic control is the dorsal longitudinal fasciculus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The correct statement about the autonomic nervous system is C. The ganglia in the sympathetic division are close to the spinal cord and distant from the visceral effectors.

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