Match each term with its description or definition.
-nervous system that is also called the thoracolumbar division
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 nervous system is also called the thoracolumbar division.

Answer: B
 The parasympathetic nervous system is also called the craniosacral division and promotes "rest and repair" functions.

Answer: C
 Alpha receptors are a type of adrenergic receptor that binds to adrenaline and noradrenaline.

Answer: D
 Nicotinic receptors are ionotropic receptors that bind to acetylcholine and are found in the autonomic ganglia.

Answer: E
 The sympathetic trunk is a chain of ganglia that run alongside the spinal cord and function in the sympathetic nervous system.

Answer: F
 Splanchnic nerves are sympathetic nerves that innervate abdominal organs.

Answer: G
 "Fight or flight" refers to the body's physiological response to stress, which is driven by the sympathetic nervous system.

Answer: H
 "Rest and repair" refers to the body's relaxation response, which is driven by the parasympathetic nervous system.

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

Answer: J
 Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter that is predominantly used by the sympathetic nervous system.

Match Each Term with Its Description or Definition