Question 1

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. 
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. B

Question 2

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 vagina 
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 vagina B

Question 3

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. 
A) medulla oblongata. 
B) spinal cord. 
C) hypothalamus. 
D) thalamus. 
E) medula oblongata,spinal cord and hypothalamus. E

Question 4

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. 
A) acetylcholine and epinephrine. 
B) norepinephrine and acetylcholine. 
C) epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
D) cortisol. 
E) aldosterone.

Question 5

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. 
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.

Question 6

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) parasympathetic 
A) sympathetic 
B) parasympathetic

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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) parasympathetic 
A) sympathetic 
B) parasympathetic

Question 10

Parasympathetic ganglia are called ____ ganglia.

Accepted Answer

A) pelvic 
B) chain 
C) collateral 
D) terminal 
E) dorsal 
A) pelvic 
B) chain 
C) collateral 
D) terminal 
E) dorsal

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) medulla oblongata 
B) hypothalamus 
C) thalamus 
D) cerebrum 
A) medulla oblongata 
B) hypothalamus 
C) thalamus 
D) cerebrum

Question 12

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 system 
A) somatic motor nervous system 
B) autonomic nervous system 
C) both somatic and autonomic nervous systems 
D) neither somatic nor autonomic nervous system

Question 13

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

Question 14

Which of the following nerves has parasympathetic axons?

Accepted Answer

A) facial 
B) trigeminal 
C) hypoglossal 
D) spinal accessory 
E) abducens 
A) facial 
B) trigeminal 
C) hypoglossal 
D) spinal accessory 
E) abducens

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) sympathetic 
B) parasympathetic 
A) sympathetic 
B) parasympathetic

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) sympathetic 
B) parasympathetic 
A) sympathetic 
B) parasympathetic

Question 18

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. 
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.

Question 19

What type of reflex operates independently of the CNS?

Accepted Answer

A) distal reflex 
B) voluntary reflex 
C) local reflex 
D) conscious reflex 
A) distal reflex 
B) voluntary reflex 
C) local reflex 
D) conscious reflex

Question 20

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. 
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.

Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

Chain ganglia are part of the

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

Autonomic reflexes might be integrated in the

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

If acetylcholine binds to muscarinic receptors,

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

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

The membranes of all postganglionic neurons in autonomic ganglia have

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

Parasympathetic ganglia are called ____ ganglia.

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

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

Effector cells that respond to acetylcholine released from postganglionic neurons have

Which of the following nerves has parasympathetic axons?

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

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

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

Efferent neurons of the

What type of reflex operates independently of the CNS?

When norepinephrine binds to adrenergic receptors,

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