Question 1

Parasympathetic preganglionic fibers of the vagus nerve (N X)innervate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  submandibular glands 
B)  eyes 
C)  lacrimal glands 
D)  parotid glands 
E)  lungs 
A)  submandibular glands 
B)  eyes 
C)  lacrimal glands 
D)  parotid glands 
E)  lungs E

Question 2

Figure 17.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label Z.

Accepted Answer

A)  Otic ganglion 
B)  Collateral ganglion 
C)  Pterygopalatine ganglion 
D)  Ciliary ganglion 
E)  Submandibular ganglion 
A)  Otic ganglion 
B)  Collateral ganglion 
C)  Pterygopalatine ganglion 
D)  Ciliary ganglion 
E)  Submandibular ganglion C

Question 3

Postganglionic axons of the autonomic nervous system are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  myelinated 
B)  unmyelinated 
C)  sometimes myelinated and sometimes unmyelinated 
A)  myelinated 
B)  unmyelinated 
C)  sometimes myelinated and sometimes unmyelinated B

Question 4

Which parasympathetic reflex(es)is/are mediated by the vagus nerve (N X)?

Accepted Answer

A)  emission and ejaculation 
B)  swallowing reflex 
C)  gastric and intestinal reflexes 
D)  baroreceptor reflex 
E)  vasomotor reflexes 
A)  emission and ejaculation 
B)  swallowing reflex 
C)  gastric and intestinal reflexes 
D)  baroreceptor reflex 
E)  vasomotor reflexes

Question 5

Figure 17.1
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sacral splanchnic nerves 
B)  Greater splanchnic nerves 
C)  Preganglionic fibers of spinal nerves 
D)  Lumbar splanchnic nerves 
E)  Postganglionic fibers of spinal nerves 
A)  Sacral splanchnic nerves 
B)  Greater splanchnic nerves 
C)  Preganglionic fibers of spinal nerves 
D)  Lumbar splanchnic nerves 
E)  Postganglionic fibers of spinal nerves

Question 6

The bloodstream does not contain the enzymes that break down which of the following sympathetic neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine and serotonin 
B)  serotonin and norepinephrine 
C)  acetylcholine and epinephrine 
D)  epinephrine and norepinephrine 
E)  acetylcholine and serotonin 
A)  dopamine and serotonin 
B)  serotonin and norepinephrine 
C)  acetylcholine and epinephrine 
D)  epinephrine and norepinephrine 
E)  acetylcholine and serotonin

Question 7

Which autonomic plexus innervates the digestive, urinary, and reproductive organs within the pelvic cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  esophageal plexus 
B)  pulmonary plexus 
C)  cervical plexus 
D)  hypogastric plexus 
E)  cardiac plexus 
A)  esophageal plexus 
B)  pulmonary plexus 
C)  cervical plexus 
D)  hypogastric plexus 
E)  cardiac plexus

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a major effect produced by sympathetic postganglionic fibers in spinal nerves?

Accepted Answer

A)  dilation of respiratory passageways 
B)  reduction of the rate of urine formation at the kidneys 
C)  stimulation of energy production and use of skeletal muscle tissue 
D)  stimulation of arrector pili 
E)  constriction of cutaneous blood vessels 
A)  dilation of respiratory passageways 
B)  reduction of the rate of urine formation at the kidneys 
C)  stimulation of energy production and use of skeletal muscle tissue 
D)  stimulation of arrector pili 
E)  constriction of cutaneous blood vessels

Question 9

In the sacral parasympathetic outflow, the preganglionic fibers that form distinct pelvic nerves innervate intramural ganglia that target which organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  nasal glands 
B)  visceral organs of the thoracic cavity and most of the abdominal cavity 
C)  salivary glands 
D)  visceral organs in the inferior portion of the abdominopelvic cavity 
E)  lacrimal glands 
A)  nasal glands 
B)  visceral organs of the thoracic cavity and most of the abdominal cavity 
C)  salivary glands 
D)  visceral organs in the inferior portion of the abdominopelvic cavity 
E)  lacrimal glands

Question 10

Terminal and intramural ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic branch of the ANS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Postganglionic sympathetic fibers that innervate structures within the body wall ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  proceed directly to their peripheral targets within cranial nerves and parasympathetic nerves 
B)  do not return to the spinal nerve for subsequent distribution 
C)  enter the gray rami 
D)  return to the spinal nerves to provide motor innervation to structures in the ventral body cavities 
E)  enter the white rami 
A)  proceed directly to their peripheral targets within cranial nerves and parasympathetic nerves 
B)  do not return to the spinal nerve for subsequent distribution 
C)  enter the gray rami 
D)  return to the spinal nerves to provide motor innervation to structures in the ventral body cavities 
E)  enter the white rami

Question 12

Figure 17.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label M.

Accepted Answer

A)  Jejunum 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Spleen 
D)  Gall bladder 
E)  Stomach 
A)  Jejunum 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Spleen 
D)  Gall bladder 
E)  Stomach

Question 13

Preganglionic neurons in the sympathetic (thoracolumbar)division of the ANS are located in the ________ of spinal segments T1-L2.

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsal columns 
B)  lateral horns 
C)  dorsal root ganglia 
D)  ventral roots 
E)  anterior horns 
A)  dorsal columns 
B)  lateral horns 
C)  dorsal root ganglia 
D)  ventral roots 
E)  anterior horns

Question 14

Postganglionic fibers exiting the sympathetic chain ganglia innervate effector organs in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  body wall 
B)  head and neck 
C)  limbs 
D)  inside the thoracic cavity 
E)  All of these are innervated by the postganglionic fibers. 
A)  body wall 
B)  head and neck 
C)  limbs 
D)  inside the thoracic cavity 
E)  All of these are innervated by the postganglionic fibers.

Question 15

Figure 17.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label N.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spleen 
B)  Thymus 
C)  Liver 
D)  Stomach 
E)  Kidney 
A)  Spleen 
B)  Thymus 
C)  Liver 
D)  Stomach 
E)  Kidney

Question 16

Figure 17.1
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inferior mesenteric ganglion 
B)  Lesser splanchnic nerve 
C)  Superior mesenteric ganglion 
D)  Lumbar splanchnic nerves 
E)  Cervical sympathetic ganglia 
A)  Inferior mesenteric ganglion 
B)  Lesser splanchnic nerve 
C)  Superior mesenteric ganglion 
D)  Lumbar splanchnic nerves 
E)  Cervical sympathetic ganglia

Question 17

Figure 17.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label Y.

Accepted Answer

A)  Submandibular ganglion 
B)  Ciliary ganglion 
C)  Otic ganglion 
D)  Sympathetic chain ganglia 
E)  Collateral ganglion 
A)  Submandibular ganglion 
B)  Ciliary ganglion 
C)  Otic ganglion 
D)  Sympathetic chain ganglia 
E)  Collateral ganglion

Question 18

The ________ plexus(es)contains descending branches of the vagus nerve and splanchnic nerves leaving the sympathetic chain on either side.

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior mesenteric 
B)  hypogastric 
C)  esophageal 
D)  cardiac 
E)  celiac 
A)  inferior mesenteric 
B)  hypogastric 
C)  esophageal 
D)  cardiac 
E)  celiac

Question 19

The neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine function as hormones, and are secreted by which structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  thyroid gland 
C)  adrenal medulla 
D)  parathyroid gland 
E)  adrenal cortex 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  thyroid gland 
C)  adrenal medulla 
D)  parathyroid gland 
E)  adrenal cortex

Question 20

Figure 17.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

Accepted Answer

A)  Infundibulum 
B)  Ovary 
C)  Urinary bladder 
D)  Isthmus 
E)  Uterus 
A)  Infundibulum 
B)  Ovary 
C)  Urinary bladder 
D)  Isthmus 
E)  Uterus

Exam 17: The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

Parasympathetic preganglionic fibers of the vagus nerve (N X)innervate which of the following?

Figure 17.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label Z.

Postganglionic axons of the autonomic nervous system are ________.

Which parasympathetic reflex(es)is/are mediated by the vagus nerve (N X)?

Figure 17.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

The bloodstream does not contain the enzymes that break down which of the following sympathetic neurotransmitters?

Which autonomic plexus innervates the digestive, urinary, and reproductive organs within the pelvic cavity?

Which of the following is NOT a major effect produced by sympathetic postganglionic fibers in spinal nerves?

In the sacral parasympathetic outflow, the preganglionic fibers that form distinct pelvic nerves innervate intramural ganglia that target which organs?

Terminal and intramural ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic branch of the ANS.

Postganglionic sympathetic fibers that innervate structures within the body wall ________.

Figure 17.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label M.

Preganglionic neurons in the sympathetic (thoracolumbar)division of the ANS are located in the ________ of spinal segments T1-L2.

Postganglionic fibers exiting the sympathetic chain ganglia innervate effector organs in the ________.

Figure 17.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label N.

Figure 17.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Figure 17.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label Y.

The ________ plexus(es)contains descending branches of the vagus nerve and splanchnic nerves leaving the sympathetic chain on either side.

The neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine function as hormones, and are secreted by which structure?

Figure 17.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

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