Autonomics Anatomy practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Anatomy question bank covers 1 topic under Autonomics: Cranial Parasympathetics, Sympathetics & Autonomic Ganglia (30 questions).
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Autonomics Anatomy MCQs: mixed practice questions
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Which cranial nerve provides the preganglionic parasympathetic fibers to the pterygopalatine ganglion?
From: Cranial Parasympathetics, Sympathetics & Autonomic GangliaCorrect answer: D. CN VII carries these fibers via the greater petrosal nerve.Frey syndrome after parotid surgery results from misdirected fibers that cause:
From: Cranial Parasympathetics, Sympathetics & Autonomic GangliaCorrect answer: A. Regenerating parasympathetic fibers may aberrantly stimulate sweat glands during meals.Which parasympathetic ganglion is located on the hyoglossus?
From: Cranial Parasympathetics, Sympathetics & Autonomic GangliaCorrect answer: E. The submandibular ganglion is located on the hyoglossus.