Question

Match the following:

A) Sympathetic
B) Parasympathetic


5) Short preganglionic, long postganglionic fibers.

6) Collateral ganglia.

7) Active after you have eaten a meal.

8) Decreases heart rate.

9) Maintenance functions.

10) Stimulates ciliary muscles of the eye, which makes the lens bulge for close vision.

11) Increases blood pressure."

Answer 1

Here is the match for the given options:

• 5) Short preganglionic, long postganglionic fibers. - B) Parasympathetic
• 6) Collateral ganglia. - A) Sympathetic
• 7) Active after you have eaten a meal. - B) Parasympathetic
• 8) Decreases heart rate. - B) Parasympathetic
• 9) Maintenance functions. - B) Parasympathetic
• 10) Stimulates ciliary muscles of the eye, which makes the lens bulge for close vision. - B) Parasympathetic
• 11) Increases blood pressure. - A) Sympathetic

Step-by-step explanation:

The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for activities that occur during rest and relaxation. It is active after you have eaten a meal (7), decreases heart rate (8), performs maintenance functions (9), and stimulates the ciliary muscles of the eye for close vision (10).

On the other hand, the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response. It has short preganglionic and long postganglionic fibers (5), has collateral ganglia (6), and increases blood pressure (11).

Remember that the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to maintain homeostasis in the body.