Match each term with its description or definition.
-structure that lies on either side of the spinal cord and through which preganglionic sympathetic neurons enter
A)Sympathetic nervous system
B)Parasympathetic nervous system
C)Alpha receptor
D)Nicotinic receptor
E)Sympathetic trunk
F)Splanchnic nerve
G)"Fight or flight"
H)"Rest and repair"
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine

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The sympathetic trunk is the structure on either side of the spinal cord through which preganglionic sympathetic neurons enter.

Answer: A
 The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which prepares the body to respond to stress.

Answer: C
 Alpha receptors are a type of receptor that respond to the neurotransmitter norepinephrine and are involved in sympathetic nervous system activity.

Answer: D
 Nicotinic receptors are a type of receptor that respond to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and are involved in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Answer: F
 Splanchnic nerves are a group of nerves that innervate the organs of the abdominal cavity and are involved in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Answer: B
 The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "rest and repair" response, which helps the body to conserve energy and recover from stress.

Answer: J
 Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in sympathetic nervous system activity.

Answer: I
 Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

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