Asked by Tyler Novak on Apr 27, 2024
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The parasympathetic ganglion that serves the eye is the ________.
A) otic ganglion
B) ciliary ganglion
C) pterygopalatine ganglia
D) intramural ganglia
Parasympathetic Ganglion
A cluster of nerve cell bodies within the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, involved in rest and digest functions.
Ciliary Ganglion
A parasympathetic ganglion located in the orbit that plays a role in controlling the ciliary muscles of the eye, affecting lens shape and pupil size.
Otic Ganglion
A small parasympathetic ganglion located just below the ear, associated with the glossopharyngeal nerve, involved in salivation and lacrimation.
- Determine essential anatomical components related to the autonomic nervous system.
- Comprehend the innervation and control mechanisms of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine essential anatomical components related to the autonomic nervous system.
- Comprehend the innervation and control mechanisms of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
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