Question 1

Select the best description of the middle cervical ganglion:

Accepted Answer

A)  contains sympathetic preganglionic axons 
B)  sympathetic; sends impulses along postganglionic axons to heart 
C)  receives sympathetic preganglionic axons via thoracic splanchnic nerves 
D)  contain sympathetic preganglionic cell bodies 
E)  contain parasympathetic preganglionic cell bodies 
A)  contains sympathetic preganglionic axons 
B)  sympathetic; sends impulses along postganglionic axons to heart 
C)  receives sympathetic preganglionic axons via thoracic splanchnic nerves 
D)  contain sympathetic preganglionic cell bodies 
E)  contain parasympathetic preganglionic cell bodies B

Question 2

Preganglionic sympathetic axons (fibers) enter the sympathetic trunk ganglia via white rami communicantes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the autonomic nervous system is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structurally, the autonomic nervous system consists of two main components: a sensory (input) component and a motor (output) component. 
B)  Autonomic nervous system motor (output) pathways typically contain two motor neurons in series. 
C)  The motor (output) division of the autonomic nervous system has three divisions: parasympathetic, sympathetic, and somatic. 
D)  Autonomic nervous system stimulation may result in excitation or inhibition of smooth muscle or cardiac muscle, or a change in secretory activity in glands. 
A)  Structurally, the autonomic nervous system consists of two main components: a sensory (input) component and a motor (output) component. 
B)  Autonomic nervous system motor (output) pathways typically contain two motor neurons in series. 
C)  The motor (output) division of the autonomic nervous system has three divisions: parasympathetic, sympathetic, and somatic. 
D)  Autonomic nervous system stimulation may result in excitation or inhibition of smooth muscle or cardiac muscle, or a change in secretory activity in glands. C

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT part of the sympathetic division?

Accepted Answer

A)  gray rami 
B)  splanchnic nerves 
C)  celiac ganglion 
D)  submandibular ganglion 
A)  gray rami 
B)  splanchnic nerves 
C)  celiac ganglion 
D)  submandibular ganglion

Question 5

The cranial nerve that carries most of the parasympathetic outflow is the _____.

Accepted Answer

vagus (X)

Question 6

The _____ division of the autonomic nervous system is mostly responsible for regulating restorative, energy-conserving body activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  somatic 
A)  sympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  somatic

Question 7

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is the specialized network of nerves and ganglia forming a complex, integrated neuronal network within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and gallbladder ?

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  enteric 
D)  somatic 
A)  sympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  enteric 
D)  somatic

Question 8

Two major plexuses of the enteric system are the myenteric plexus and the submucosal plexus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The neurotransmitter acetylcholine binds with which of the following types of receptors? 
1) alpha
2) beta
3) nicotinic
4) muscarinic

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  1, 2 only 
C)  3, 4 only 
D)  3 only 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  1, 2 only 
C)  3, 4 only 
D)  3 only

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE for the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensory signals are usually consciously perceived. 
B)  The effect of motor neurons is always excitatory. 
C)  Autonomic motor neurons only secrete Acetylcholine (ACh). 
D)  None of these choices. 
A)  Sensory signals are usually consciously perceived. 
B)  The effect of motor neurons is always excitatory. 
C)  Autonomic motor neurons only secrete Acetylcholine (ACh). 
D)  None of these choices.

Question 11

Parasympathetic preganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in the brain stem and in the lateral gray horns of the second through fourth sacral segments of the spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a parasympathetic terminal ganglion?

Accepted Answer

A)  pterygopalatine 
B)  otic 
C)  celiac 
D)  submandibular 
A)  pterygopalatine 
B)  otic 
C)  celiac 
D)  submandibular

Question 13

This leader line points to the greater splanchnic nerve which synapses with postganglionic cell bodies in the celiac ganglion.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 14

Somatic motor neurons synapse with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  an autonomic ganglion 
B)  the adrenal medulla 
C)  directly with a visceral effector 
D)  directly with skeletal muscle cells 
A)  an autonomic ganglion 
B)  the adrenal medulla 
C)  directly with a visceral effector 
D)  directly with skeletal muscle cells

Question 15

The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system has craniosacral outflow; the parasympathetic division has thoracolumbar outflow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Acetylcholine in the autonomic nervous system:

Accepted Answer

A)  is found only in the parasympathetic division. 
B)  is not rapidly broken down by acetylcholinesterase (ACh
E)  as it is in the somatic nervous system. 
C)  has effects for a very brief time, compared to the effects of other autonomic neurotransmitters. 
D)  always has excitatory effects. 
A)  is found only in the parasympathetic division. 
B)  is not rapidly broken down by acetylcholinesterase (ACh
E)  as it is in the somatic nervous system. 
C)  has effects for a very brief time, compared to the effects of other autonomic neurotransmitters. 
D)  always has excitatory effects.

Question 17

Select the best description of the ciliary ganglia:

Accepted Answer

A)  carry parasympathetic impulses to terminal ganglia in most organs of the ventral cavity 
B)  send impulses via parasympathetic postganglionic axons to the parotid glands 
C)  receive sympathetic preganglionic axons via thoracic splanchnic nerves 
D)  innervate the smooth muscle of the eyeball via parasympathetic axons 
E)  send postganglionic parasympathetic axons to the lacrimal glands 
A)  carry parasympathetic impulses to terminal ganglia in most organs of the ventral cavity 
B)  send impulses via parasympathetic postganglionic axons to the parotid glands 
C)  receive sympathetic preganglionic axons via thoracic splanchnic nerves 
D)  innervate the smooth muscle of the eyeball via parasympathetic axons 
E)  send postganglionic parasympathetic axons to the lacrimal glands

Question 18

This leader line points to right vagus (X) nerve which supplies parasympathetic fibers to most of the trunk viscera.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 19

The cell bodies of all autonomic nervous system postganglionic axons (fibers) are located in autonomic ganglia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Autonomic neurons that release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine are called _____ neurons.

Accepted Answer

A)  cholinergic 
B)  dopaminergic 
C)  seratonergic 
D)  adrenergic 
A)  cholinergic 
B)  dopaminergic 
C)  seratonergic 
D)  adrenergic

Exam 19: The Autonomic Nervous System

Select the best description of the middle cervical ganglion:

Preganglionic sympathetic axons (fibers) enter the sympathetic trunk ganglia via white rami communicantes.

Which of the following statements about the autonomic nervous system is FALSE?

Which of the following is NOT part of the sympathetic division?

The cranial nerve that carries most of the parasympathetic outflow is the _____.

The _____ division of the autonomic nervous system is mostly responsible for regulating restorative, energy-conserving body activities.

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is the specialized network of nerves and ganglia forming a complex, integrated neuronal network within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and gallbladder ?

Two major plexuses of the enteric system are the myenteric plexus and the submucosal plexus.

The neurotransmitter acetylcholine binds with which of the following types of receptors? 1) alpha 2) beta 3) nicotinic 4) muscarinic

Which of the following statements is TRUE for the autonomic nervous system?

Parasympathetic preganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in the brain stem and in the lateral gray horns of the second through fourth sacral segments of the spinal cord.

Which of the following is NOT a parasympathetic terminal ganglion?

This leader line points to the greater splanchnic nerve which synapses with postganglionic cell bodies in the celiac ganglion.

Somatic motor neurons synapse with which of the following?

The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system has craniosacral outflow; the parasympathetic division has thoracolumbar outflow.

Acetylcholine in the autonomic nervous system:

Select the best description of the ciliary ganglia:

This leader line points to right vagus (X) nerve which supplies parasympathetic fibers to most of the trunk viscera.

The cell bodies of all autonomic nervous system postganglionic axons (fibers) are located in autonomic ganglia.

Autonomic neurons that release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine are called _____ neurons.

An Introduction to the Human Body

Cells

Tissues

Development

The Integumentary System

Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System: the Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: the Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscular Tissue

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic Lymphoid System and Immunity

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord and the Spinal Nerves

The Brain and the Cranial Nerves

Somatic Senses and Motor Control

Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

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