Question 1

Most sympathetic postganglionic fibers release which neurotransmitter at neuroeffector junctions?

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  serotonin 
D)  norepinephrine 
E)  cholecystokinin 
A)  dopamine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  serotonin 
D)  norepinephrine 
E)  cholecystokinin

Question 2

A young woman has noticed that her hands and feet, when exposed to cold temperatures, become pale, then develop blue tones, and eventually become red in color. What is most likely the prognosis of her condition? Describe the disorder and its consequences.

Accepted Answer

The young woman appears to be affected b

Question 3

Figure 17.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label L.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inferior mesenteric plexus and ganglion 
B)  Thoracic sympathetic chain ganglia 
C)  Esophageal plexus 
D)  Pelvic sympathetic chain 
E)  Celiac plexus and ganglion 
A)  Inferior mesenteric plexus and ganglion 
B)  Thoracic sympathetic chain ganglia 
C)  Esophageal plexus 
D)  Pelvic sympathetic chain 
E)  Celiac plexus and ganglion

Question 4

Which cholinergic receptors are found on the surfaces of all ganglionic neurons of both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions of the ANS?

Accepted Answer

A)  beta 
B)  muscarinic 
C)  alpha 
D)  delta 
E)  nicotinic 
A)  beta 
B)  muscarinic 
C)  alpha 
D)  delta 
E)  nicotinic

Question 5

Compare and contrast the features of the CNS motor neurons, fibers, and degree of divergence from CNS to ganglion cells, and functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ANS.

Accepted Answer

Regarding the location of CNS visceral m

Question 6

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 I.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which neurotransmitter is released by sympathetic preganglionic axons at their synapses with ganglionic neurons?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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 X.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

All sympathetic neurons are cholinergic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Figure 17.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label A.

Accepted Answer

A)  Splanchnic nerve 
B)  Hypoglossal nerve 
C)  Vagus nerve 
D)  Glossopharyngeal nerve 
E)  Thoracic spinal nerve 
A)  Splanchnic nerve 
B)  Hypoglossal nerve 
C)  Vagus nerve 
D)  Glossopharyngeal nerve 
E)  Thoracic spinal nerve

Question 11

In the inferior segments of the spinal cord, in which spinal segments do the parasympathetic autonomic nuclei lie?

Accepted Answer

A)  L4-L5 
B)  T7-T12 
C)  S2-S4 
D)  T8-L5 
E)  L3-S2 
A)  L4-L5 
B)  T7-T12 
C)  S2-S4 
D)  T8-L5 
E)  L3-S2

Question 12

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 J.

Accepted Answer

A)  Celiac ganglion 
B)  Pterygopalatine ganglion 
C)  Lumbar plexus 
D)  Coccygeal ganglia (ganglion impar) 
E)  Otic ganglion 
A)  Celiac ganglion 
B)  Pterygopalatine ganglion 
C)  Lumbar plexus 
D)  Coccygeal ganglia (ganglion impar) 
E)  Otic ganglion

Question 13

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 F.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gray rami to spinal nerves 
B)  White rami to spinal nerves 
C)  Celiac ganglion 
D)  Lesser splanchnic nerve 
E)  Cardiac plexus 
A)  Gray rami to spinal nerves 
B)  White rami to spinal nerves 
C)  Celiac ganglion 
D)  Lesser splanchnic nerve 
E)  Cardiac plexus

Question 14

Figure 17.3
   
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)  Cardiac plexus 
B)  Hypogastric plexus 
C)  Celiac plexus 
D)  Brachial plexus 
E)  Pulmonary plexus 
A)  Cardiac plexus 
B)  Hypogastric plexus 
C)  Celiac plexus 
D)  Brachial plexus 
E)  Pulmonary plexus

Question 15

Figure 17.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label Q.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypogastric plexus and ganglion 
B)  Esophageal plexus and ganglion 
C)  Superior mesenteric plexus and ganglion 
D)  Celiac plexus and ganglion 
E)  Inferior mesenteric plexus and ganglion 
A)  Hypogastric plexus and ganglion 
B)  Esophageal plexus and ganglion 
C)  Superior mesenteric plexus and ganglion 
D)  Celiac plexus and ganglion 
E)  Inferior mesenteric plexus and ganglion

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 I.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spinal cord 
B)  Medulla oblongata 
C)  Hypothalamus 
D)  Pons 
E)  Mesencephalon 
A)  Spinal cord 
B)  Medulla oblongata 
C)  Hypothalamus 
D)  Pons 
E)  Mesencephalon

Question 17

Postganglionic fibers that innervate the small intestine and the initial segments of the large intestine arise from the_______.

Accepted Answer

A)  otic ganglion 
B)  superior mesenteric ganglion 
C)  ciliary ganglion 
D)  celiac ganglion 
E)  inferior mesenteric ganglion 
A)  otic ganglion 
B)  superior mesenteric ganglion 
C)  ciliary ganglion 
D)  celiac ganglion 
E)  inferior mesenteric ganglion

Question 18

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 A.

Accepted Answer

A)  Medulla 
B)  Cerebellum 
C)  Midbrain 
D)  Pons 
E)  Occipital lobe 
A)  Medulla 
B)  Cerebellum 
C)  Midbrain 
D)  Pons 
E)  Occipital lobe

Question 19

Figure 17.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label C.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pelvic nerves 
B)  Thoracic spinal nerves 
C)  Pulmonary plexus 
D)  Splanchnic nerves 
E)  Cardiac plexus 
A)  Pelvic nerves 
B)  Thoracic spinal nerves 
C)  Pulmonary plexus 
D)  Splanchnic nerves 
E)  Cardiac plexus

Question 20

In which of the following structures do preganglionic fibers synapse on modified neurons that perform an endocrine function?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex 
B)  collateral ganglia 
C)  adrenal medulla 
D)  sympathetic chain ganglia 
E)  otic ganglia 
A)  adrenal cortex 
B)  collateral ganglia 
C)  adrenal medulla 
D)  sympathetic chain ganglia 
E)  otic ganglia

Exam 17: The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

Most sympathetic postganglionic fibers release which neurotransmitter at neuroeffector junctions?

A young woman has noticed that her hands and feet, when exposed to cold temperatures, become pale, then develop blue tones, and eventually become red in color. What is most likely the prognosis of her condition? Describe the disorder and its consequences.

Figure 17.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label L.

Which cholinergic receptors are found on the surfaces of all ganglionic neurons of both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions of the ANS?

Compare and contrast the features of the CNS motor neurons, fibers, and degree of divergence from CNS to ganglion cells, and functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ANS.

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 I.

Which neurotransmitter is released by sympathetic preganglionic axons at their synapses with ganglionic neurons?

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 X.

All sympathetic neurons are cholinergic.

Figure 17.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label A.

In the inferior segments of the spinal cord, in which spinal segments do the parasympathetic autonomic nuclei lie?

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 J.

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 F.

Figure 17.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

Figure 17.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label Q.

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 I.

Postganglionic fibers that innervate the small intestine and the initial segments of the large intestine arise from 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 A.

Figure 17.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label C.

In which of the following structures do preganglionic fibers synapse on modified neurons that perform an endocrine function?

Foundations: An Introduction to Anatomy

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Foundations: Tissues and Early Embryology

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The Skeletal System: Axial Division

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The Nervous System: Sensory and Motor Tracts of the Spinal Cord

The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Nervous System: General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

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