Which of the following contributes to long-lasting effects of the sympathetic nervous system? Postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic nervous system are longer than the parasympathetic Norepinephrine and epinephrine released from the adrenal medulla have prolonged actions The parasympathetic nervous system can be overridden by the sympathetic nervous system Sympathetic preganglionic axons branch profusely as they enter the sympathetic trunk Acetylcholine is inactivated more slowly than norepinephrine

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Which of the following contributes to long-lasting effects of the sympathetic nervous system?
Postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic nervous system are longer than the
parasympathetic
Norepinephrine and epinephrine released from the adrenal medulla have prolonged
actions
The parasympathetic nervous system can be overridden by the sympathetic nervous
system
Sympathetic preganglionic axons branch profusely as they enter the sympathetic
trunk
Acetylcholine is inactivated more slowly than norepinephrine
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following contributes to long-lasting effects of the sympathetic nervous system? Postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic nervous system are longer than the parasympathetic Norepinephrine and epinephrine released from the adrenal medulla have prolonged actions The parasympathetic nervous system can be overridden by the sympathetic nervous system Sympathetic preganglionic axons branch profusely as they enter the sympathetic trunk Acetylcholine is inactivated more slowly than norepinephrine
Which of the following functions is NOT a unique role of the sympathetic nervous system?
Constriction or dilation of blood vessels
Decrease blood glucose levels
Release of renin from the kidneys to increase blood pressure
Activation of sweat glands
Innervation of adrenal medulla
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following functions is NOT a unique role of the sympathetic nervous system? Constriction or dilation of blood vessels Decrease blood glucose levels Release of renin from the kidneys to increase blood pressure Activation of sweat glands Innervation of adrenal medulla
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