Question 1

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-has greater influence during physical activity

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic
B)  parasympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 2

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-increases activity of GI tract

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic
B)  parasympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 3

Which of the following nerves has parasympathetic axons?

Accepted Answer

A)  facial
B)  trigeminal
C)  hypoglossal
D)  spinal accessory
E)  abducensF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Effector cells that respond to acetylcholine released from postganglionic neurons have

Accepted Answer

A)  somatotrophic receptors.
B)  muscarinic receptors.
C)  adrenergic receptors.
D)  nicotinic receptors.
E)  macrotinic receptors.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 5

When norepinephrine binds to adrenergic receptors,

Accepted Answer

A)  Na+ channels open.
B)  Ca2+ channels open.
C)  adrenaline is released.
D)  G proteins mediate the cell's response.
E)  Na+ channels are closed.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-can produce widespread sweating

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic
B)  parasympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 7

Consider the following situation: Sympathetic preganglionic axons enter a sympathetic chain ganglia.In order for these axons to reach collateral ganglia,they must now travel through

Accepted Answer

A)  a splanchnic nerve.
B)  a sympathetic nerve.
C)  a gray ramus communicans.
D)  a white ramus communicans.
E)  a dorsal root ganglion.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Autonomic reflexes might be integrated in the

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla oblongata.
B)  spinal cord.
C)  hypothalamus.
D)  thalamus.
E)  medula oblongata,spinal cord and hypothalamus.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above E

Question 9

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.
-target tissues may be stimulated or inhibited

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic motor nervous system
B)  autonomic nervous system
C)  both somatic and autonomic nervous systems
D)  neither somatic nor autonomic nervous systemE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Parasympathetic ganglia are called ____ ganglia.

Accepted Answer

A)  pelvic
B)  chain
C)  collateral
D)  terminal
E)  dorsalF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Chain ganglia are part of the

Accepted Answer

A)  central nervous system.
B)  sympathetic branch of the ANS.
C)  somatic motor branch of the ANS.
D)  parasympathetic branch of the ANS.
E)  spinal cord.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D) B

Question 12

The membranes of all postganglionic neurons in autonomic ganglia have

Accepted Answer

A)  somatotrophic receptors.
B)  muscarinic receptors.
C)  adrenergic receptors.
D)  nicotinic receptors.
E)  macrotinic receptors.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Parasympathetic preganglionic axons from the sacral region of the spinal cord course through ____ nerves that innervate the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  splanchnic; urinary bladder and adrenal glands
B)  pelvic; lower colon and reproductive glands
C)  sacral; lower colon and urinary bladder
D)  lumbar; stomach and intestines
E)  coccygeal; anus and vaginaF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) B

Question 14

What type of reflex operates independently of the CNS?

Accepted Answer

A)  distal reflex
B)  voluntary reflex
C)  local reflex
D)  conscious reflexE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

What part of the brain is in overall control of the ANS?

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla oblongata
B)  hypothalamus
C)  thalamus
D)  cerebrumE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Efferent neurons of the

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic motor nerves innervate smooth muscle.
B)  ANS innervate skeletal muscle.
C)  somatic motor nerves connect skeletal muscles to the chain ganglia of the spinal cord.
D)  ANS utilize one neuron to connect the CNS to the effector organ.
E)  ANS utilize two neurons in series to connect the CNS to the effector.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-thoracolumbar division

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic
B)  parasympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 18

Sympathetic stimulation of the postganglionic cells of the adrenal medulla causes the release of

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine and epinephrine.
B)  norepinephrine and acetylcholine.
C)  epinephrine and norepinephrine.
D)  cortisol.
E)  aldosterone.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 19

If acetylcholine binds to muscarinic receptors,

Accepted Answer

A)  Na+ channels open.
B)  Ca2+ channels open.
C)  adrenaline is released.
D)  G proteins mediate the cell's response.
E)  the response is neither excitatory nor inhibitory.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Sympathetic effects are always stimulatory,while parasympathetic effects are always inhibitory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -has greater influence during physical activity

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -increases activity of GI tract

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Which of the following nerves has parasympathetic axons?

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Effector cells that respond to acetylcholine released from postganglionic neurons have

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When norepinephrine binds to adrenergic receptors,

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -can produce widespread sweating

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Consider the following situation: Sympathetic preganglionic axons enter a sympathetic chain ganglia.In order for these axons to reach collateral ganglia,they must now travel through

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Autonomic reflexes might be integrated in the

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Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -target tissues may be stimulated or inhibited

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Parasympathetic ganglia are called ____ ganglia.

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Chain ganglia are part of the

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The membranes of all postganglionic neurons in autonomic ganglia have

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Parasympathetic preganglionic axons from the sacral region of the spinal cord course through ____ nerves that innervate the ____.

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What type of reflex operates independently of the CNS?

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What part of the brain is in overall control of the ANS?

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Efferent neurons of the

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -thoracolumbar division

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Sympathetic stimulation of the postganglionic cells of the adrenal medulla causes the release of

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If acetylcholine binds to muscarinic receptors,

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Sympathetic effects are always stimulatory,while parasympathetic effects are always inhibitory.

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