Question 1

The sympathetic division of the ANS is also known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic division 
B)  thoracolumbar division 
C)  resting division 
D)  craniosacral division 
E)  both B and D 
A)  somatic division 
B)  thoracolumbar division 
C)  resting division 
D)  craniosacral division 
E)  both B and D

Question 2

Injury to the neurons of a collateral ganglion would affect the function of the

Accepted Answer

A)  sweat glands. 
B)  digestive tract. 
C)  heart. 
D)  arrector pili muscles. 
E)  pupils. 
A)  sweat glands. 
B)  digestive tract. 
C)  heart. 
D)  arrector pili muscles. 
E)  pupils.

Question 3

A decrease in the autonomic tone of the smooth muscle in a blood vessel would result in

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in vessel diameter. 
B)  oscillation in vessel diameter. 
C)  a decrease in vessel diameter. 
D)  an increase in blood flow through the vessel. 
E)  both A and D 
A)  an increase in vessel diameter. 
B)  oscillation in vessel diameter. 
C)  a decrease in vessel diameter. 
D)  an increase in blood flow through the vessel. 
E)  both A and D

Question 4

Preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral gray horns of T1 to S2 of the spinal cord. 
B)  anterior gray horns of the cervical and thoracic spinal cord. 
C)  lateral gray horns of the cervical cord. 
D)  lateral gray horns of segments T1 to L2 of the spinal cord. 
E)  anterior gray horns of segments T1 to L2 of the spinal cord. 
A)  lateral gray horns of T1 to S2 of the spinal cord. 
B)  anterior gray horns of the cervical and thoracic spinal cord. 
C)  lateral gray horns of the cervical cord. 
D)  lateral gray horns of segments T1 to L2 of the spinal cord. 
E)  anterior gray horns of segments T1 to L2 of the spinal cord.

Question 5

The effects of acetylcholine on nicotinic receptors last longer than those of norepinephrine on beta- adrenergic receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Sensory information that arrives at the CNS is routed according to the _____ of the stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A)  modality 
B)  intensity 
C)  location 
D)  speed 
E)  both A and C 
A)  modality 
B)  intensity 
C)  location 
D)  speed 
E)  both A and C

Question 7

Tickle is to ____ as itch is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  baroreceptors; chemoreceptors 
B)  thermoreceptors; nociceptors 
C)  pressure; heat 
D)  touch; pain 
E)  stretch; temperature 
A)  baroreceptors; chemoreceptors 
B)  thermoreceptors; nociceptors 
C)  pressure; heat 
D)  touch; pain 
E)  stretch; temperature

Question 8

The link between peripheral receptor and cortical neuron is called a_________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The link between peripheral receptor and cortical...

Question 9

Postganglionic fibers release neurotransmitter on peripheral effectors

Accepted Answer

A)  at the end plates. 
B)  into capillaries within the target organ. 
C)  at pearl- like swellings called varicosities. 
D)  at distinct synapses. 
E)  both A and D 
A)  at the end plates. 
B)  into capillaries within the target organ. 
C)  at pearl- like swellings called varicosities. 
D)  at distinct synapses. 
E)  both A and D

Question 10

Autonomic tone is an important aspect of ANS function because it

Accepted Answer

A)  allows ANS neurons to increase activity on demand but not decrease their activity. 
B)  allows ANS neurons to be silent under normal conditions. 
C)  allows ANS neurons to increase or decrease their activity, providing a range of control options. 
D)  provides for a narrow range of control options that keeps target tissues constantly active. 
E)  allows ANS neurons to decrease their activity on demand but not increase their activity. 
A)  allows ANS neurons to increase activity on demand but not decrease their activity. 
B)  allows ANS neurons to be silent under normal conditions. 
C)  allows ANS neurons to increase or decrease their activity, providing a range of control options. 
D)  provides for a narrow range of control options that keeps target tissues constantly active. 
E)  allows ANS neurons to decrease their activity on demand but not increase their activity.

Question 11

The statement "its postganglionic axons always use acetylcholine as the neurotransmitter" is

Accepted Answer

A)  true for both the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. 
B)  true only for the sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  true only for the somatic nervous system. 
D)  true only for the parasympathetic nervous system. 
E)  not true for either the parasympathetic or sympathetic nervous systems. 
A)  true for both the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. 
B)  true only for the sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  true only for the somatic nervous system. 
D)  true only for the parasympathetic nervous system. 
E)  not true for either the parasympathetic or sympathetic nervous systems.

Question 12

The brain waves produced by normal adults while resting with their eyes closed are_______ waves.

Accepted Answer

A)  gamma 
B)  delta 
C)  alpha 
D)  beta 
E)  theta 
A)  gamma 
B)  delta 
C)  alpha 
D)  beta 
E)  theta

Question 13

The celiac ganglia innervate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas 
B)  spleen 
C)  stomach 
D)  liver 
E)  all of the above 
A)  pancreas 
B)  spleen 
C)  stomach 
D)  liver 
E)  all of the above

Question 14

Ganglionic neurons in the suprarenal gland

Accepted Answer

A)  have no known function. 
B)  are modified and can't release neurotransmitters. 
C)  are located in the suprarenal cortex. 
D)  release epinephrine into blood capillaries. 
E)  release acetylcholine into blood capillaries. 
A)  have no known function. 
B)  are modified and can't release neurotransmitters. 
C)  are located in the suprarenal cortex. 
D)  release epinephrine into blood capillaries. 
E)  release acetylcholine into blood capillaries.

Question 15

Figure 14- 3 ANS Pathway
Use Figure 14- 3 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "5."

Accepted Answer

A)  white ramus 
B)  spinal nerve 
C)  dorsal ramus 
D)  gray ramus 
E)  ventral root 
A)  white ramus 
B)  spinal nerve 
C)  dorsal ramus 
D)  gray ramus 
E)  ventral root

Question 16

_________ perform the simplest functions of the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ perform the simplest functions of the...

Question 17

Thalamic neurons that project to the primary sensory cortex are __________neurons.

Accepted Answer

A)  receptor 
B)  first- order 
C)  second- order 
D)  third- order 
E)  fourth- order 
A)  receptor 
B)  first- order 
C)  second- order 
D)  third- order 
E)  fourth- order

Question 18

Drugs that mimic the actions of norepinephrine are called_______

Accepted Answer

The answer of Drugs that mimic the actions of norepinephrine...

Question 19

The cerebellum

Accepted Answer

A)  receives input from the motor cortex and basal ganglia. 
B)  functions to maintain proper posture and equilibrium. 
C)  compares intended movement to actual movement. 
D)  if damaged leads to uncoordinated and jerky movements. 
E)  has all these characteristics. 
A)  receives input from the motor cortex and basal ganglia. 
B)  functions to maintain proper posture and equilibrium. 
C)  compares intended movement to actual movement. 
D)  if damaged leads to uncoordinated and jerky movements. 
E)  has all these characteristics.

Question 20

Why is the suprarenal medulla considered to be a modified sympathetic ganglion?

Accepted Answer

Preganglionic sympathetic fibers enterin

Exam 14: Neural Integration

The sympathetic division of the ANS is also known as which of the following?

Injury to the neurons of a collateral ganglion would affect the function of the

A decrease in the autonomic tone of the smooth muscle in a blood vessel would result in

Preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system are located in the

The effects of acetylcholine on nicotinic receptors last longer than those of norepinephrine on beta- adrenergic receptors.

Sensory information that arrives at the CNS is routed according to the _____ of the stimulus.

Tickle is to ____ as itch is to _____.

The link between peripheral receptor and cortical neuron is called a_________

Postganglionic fibers release neurotransmitter on peripheral effectors

Autonomic tone is an important aspect of ANS function because it

The statement "its postganglionic axons always use acetylcholine as the neurotransmitter" is

The brain waves produced by normal adults while resting with their eyes closed are_______ waves.

The celiac ganglia innervate which of the following?

Ganglionic neurons in the suprarenal gland

Figure 14- 3 ANS Pathway Use Figure 14- 3 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "5."

_________ perform the simplest functions of the autonomic nervous system.

Thalamic neurons that project to the primary sensory cortex are __________neurons.

Drugs that mimic the actions of norepinephrine are called_______

The cerebellum

Why is the suprarenal medulla considered to be a modified sympathetic ganglion?

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