Question 1

All the preganglionic and postganglionic fibers in the parasympathetic division release ________ at their synapses and neuroeffector junctions.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Preganglionic fibers from the seven inferior thoracic segments end at the celiac ganglion and the ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 A.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spinal cord 
B)  Medulla oblongata 
C)  Pons 
D)  Tectum 
E)  Septum pellucidum 
A)  Spinal cord 
B)  Medulla oblongata 
C)  Pons 
D)  Tectum 
E)  Septum pellucidum

Question 4

The ________ nerve alone provides roughly 75 percent of all parasympathetic outflow.

Accepted Answer

A)  facial 
B)  vagus 
C)  trigeminal 
D)  glossopharyngeal 
E)  oculomotor 
A)  facial 
B)  vagus 
C)  trigeminal 
D)  glossopharyngeal 
E)  oculomotor

Question 5

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 DD.

Accepted Answer

A)  N X 
B)  N IV 
C)  N XII 
D)  N III 
E)  N VI 
A)  N X 
B)  N IV 
C)  N XII 
D)  N III 
E)  N VI

Question 6

A patient has suffered a spinal cord injury, affecting spinal nerves L1 and L2. What sympathetic symptoms are affected?

Accepted Answer

Since spinal nerves L1 and L2 possess sy

Question 7

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 B.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spinal cord segments S2-S4 
B)  Spinal cord segments C7-T4 
C)  Spinal cord segments T7-L2 
D)  Spinal cord segments L1-L5 
E)  Spinal cord segments T2-T8 
A)  Spinal cord segments S2-S4 
B)  Spinal cord segments C7-T4 
C)  Spinal cord segments T7-L2 
D)  Spinal cord segments L1-L5 
E)  Spinal cord segments T2-T8

Question 8

Each sympathetic chain typically has how many cervical sympathetic ganglia?

Accepted Answer

A)  seven 
B)  four 
C)  only one 
D)  three 
E)  five 
A)  seven 
B)  four 
C)  only one 
D)  three 
E)  five

Question 9

During sympathetic stimulation, mobilization of energy reserves occurs through the accelerated breakdown of glycogen in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  neurons and muscle cells 
B)  cardiac cells and neurons 
C)  muscle and liver cells 
D)  adrenal medullary cells and muscle cells 
E)  liver cells and adrenal medullary cells 
A)  neurons and muscle cells 
B)  cardiac cells and neurons 
C)  muscle and liver cells 
D)  adrenal medullary cells and muscle cells 
E)  liver cells and adrenal medullary cells

Question 10

Which ganglia innervate visceral effector organs in the abdominopelvic cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  ciliary ganglia 
B)  pterygopalatine ganglia 
C)  sympathetic chain ganglia 
D)  otic ganglia 
E)  collateral ganglia 
A)  ciliary ganglia 
B)  pterygopalatine ganglia 
C)  sympathetic chain ganglia 
D)  otic ganglia 
E)  collateral ganglia

Question 11

The parotid salivary glands are target organs of which parasympathetic ganglionic neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  intramural ganglia 
B)  otic ganglion 
C)  pterygopalatine ganglia 
D)  submandibular ganglia 
E)  ciliary ganglion 
A)  intramural ganglia 
B)  otic ganglion 
C)  pterygopalatine ganglia 
D)  submandibular ganglia 
E)  ciliary ganglion

Question 12

Constriction of small arteries and reduction in the flow of blood to visceral organs are functions of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  postganglionic fibers of the collateral ganglia 
B)  preganglionic fibers innervating the suprarenal medullae 
C)  sympathetic postganglionic fibers in the spinal nerves 
D)  postganglionic fibers innervating the suprarenal medullae 
E)  postganglionic parasympathetic fibers 
A)  postganglionic fibers of the collateral ganglia 
B)  preganglionic fibers innervating the suprarenal medullae 
C)  sympathetic postganglionic fibers in the spinal nerves 
D)  postganglionic fibers innervating the suprarenal medullae 
E)  postganglionic parasympathetic fibers

Question 13

Preganglionic fibers that originate within the collateral ganglia extend throughout the abdominopelvic cavity, innervating visceral tissues and organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The pupillary reflex is mediated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  N X 
B)  N VI 
C)  N III 
D)  N IV 
E)  N VII 
A)  N X 
B)  N VI 
C)  N III 
D)  N IV 
E)  N VII

Question 15

The sympathetic division of the ANS has ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  long postganglionic axons 
B)  norepinephrine as a transmitter substance 
C)  short preganglionic axons 
D)  preganglionic neuron cell bodies in the T1-L2 regions of the spinal cord 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  long postganglionic axons 
B)  norepinephrine as a transmitter substance 
C)  short preganglionic axons 
D)  preganglionic neuron cell bodies in the T1-L2 regions of the spinal cord 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Exam 17: The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

All the preganglionic and postganglionic fibers in the parasympathetic division release ________ at their synapses and neuroeffector junctions.

Preganglionic fibers from the seven inferior thoracic segments end at the celiac ganglion and the ________.

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 A.

The ________ nerve alone provides roughly 75 percent of all parasympathetic outflow.

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 DD.

A patient has suffered a spinal cord injury, affecting spinal nerves L1 and L2. What sympathetic symptoms are affected?

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 B.

Each sympathetic chain typically has how many cervical sympathetic ganglia?

During sympathetic stimulation, mobilization of energy reserves occurs through the accelerated breakdown of glycogen in ________.

Which ganglia innervate visceral effector organs in the abdominopelvic cavity?

The parotid salivary glands are target organs of which parasympathetic ganglionic neurons?

Constriction of small arteries and reduction in the flow of blood to visceral organs are functions of ________.

Preganglionic fibers that originate within the collateral ganglia extend throughout the abdominopelvic cavity, innervating visceral tissues and organs.

The pupillary reflex is mediated by ________.

The sympathetic division of the ANS has ________.

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