Question 1

Parasympathetic preganglionic fibers leave the CNS in all of the following locations except

Accepted Answer

A)  the midbrain. 
B)  the pons. 
C)  the medulla oblongata. 
D)  spinal segments T1-L2. 
E)  spinal segments S2-S4. 
A)  the midbrain. 
B)  the pons. 
C)  the medulla oblongata. 
D)  spinal segments T1-L2. 
E)  spinal segments S2-S4.

Question 2

Figure 16-1 ANS Pathway
  
Use Figure 16-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "1."

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic motor neuron 
B)  preganglionic neuron 
C)  sensory neuron 
D)  ganglionic neuron 
E)  astrocyte 
A)  somatic motor neuron 
B)  preganglionic neuron 
C)  sensory neuron 
D)  ganglionic neuron 
E)  astrocyte

Question 3

Mechanisms involved in memory formation and storage involve all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  increased release of neurotransmitters. 
B)  anterograde amnesia. 
C)  the formation of additional synaptic connections. 
D)  the formation of memory engrams. 
E)  facilitation at synapses. 
A)  increased release of neurotransmitters. 
B)  anterograde amnesia. 
C)  the formation of additional synaptic connections. 
D)  the formation of memory engrams. 
E)  facilitation at synapses.

Question 4

Parasympathetic ganglia that are near the eyes and salivary glands are called ________ ganglia.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic 
B)  collateral 
C)  contralateral 
D)  intramural 
E)  terminal 
A)  somatic 
B)  collateral 
C)  contralateral 
D)  intramural 
E)  terminal

Question 5

Nerve networks that include both sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers that reach the same structure are called

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic plexuses. 
B)  somatic ganglia. 
C)  autonomic plexuses. 
D)  autonomic ganglia. 
E)  central plexuses. 
A)  somatic plexuses. 
B)  somatic ganglia. 
C)  autonomic plexuses. 
D)  autonomic ganglia. 
E)  central plexuses.

Question 6

During ________ sleep, dreaming occurs.

Accepted Answer

A)  REM 
B)  deep 
C)  beta 
D)  stage 1 
E)  stage 2 
A)  REM 
B)  deep 
C)  beta 
D)  stage 1 
E)  stage 2

Question 7

In the sympathetic nervous system, where are the preganglionic neurons located?

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical and sacral segments of the spinal cord 
B)  sacral segments of the spinal cord 
C)  brain stem 
D)  thoracic and lumbar segments of the spinal cord 
E)  cerebellum 
A)  cervical and sacral segments of the spinal cord 
B)  sacral segments of the spinal cord 
C)  brain stem 
D)  thoracic and lumbar segments of the spinal cord 
E)  cerebellum

Question 8

The statement "Preganglionic axon terminals release acetylcholine" is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Figure 16-1 ANS Pathway
  
Use Figure 16-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the round structure labeled "3."

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsal root ganglion 
B)  spinal nerve 
C)  chain ganglion 
D)  intramural ganglion 
E)  rami communicantes 
A)  dorsal root ganglion 
B)  spinal nerve 
C)  chain ganglion 
D)  intramural ganglion 
E)  rami communicantes

Question 10

________ reflexes perform the simplest functions of the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Somatic 
B)  Cranial 
C)  Spinal 
D)  Visceral 
E)  Consensual 
A)  Somatic 
B)  Cranial 
C)  Spinal 
D)  Visceral 
E)  Consensual

Question 11

Stimulation of the neurons in the celiac ganglion would lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxation of the urinary sphincter. 
B)  increased heart rate. 
C)  conversion of liver glycogen reserves into glucose. 
D)  activation of ventral sweat glands. 
E)  increased gastric motility. 
A)  relaxation of the urinary sphincter. 
B)  increased heart rate. 
C)  conversion of liver glycogen reserves into glucose. 
D)  activation of ventral sweat glands. 
E)  increased gastric motility.

Question 12

Which of the following statements concerning the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preganglionic neurons are located in the brain stem and sacral region of the spinal cord. 
B)  Ganglionic neurons are located in ganglia within or near to effectors. 
C)  Preganglionic fibers are relatively short and postganglionic fibers are relatively long. 
D)  The actions of the parasympathetic division are more localized than those of the sympathetic division. 
E)  The ganglionic neurons always release acetylcholine. 
A)  Preganglionic neurons are located in the brain stem and sacral region of the spinal cord. 
B)  Ganglionic neurons are located in ganglia within or near to effectors. 
C)  Preganglionic fibers are relatively short and postganglionic fibers are relatively long. 
D)  The actions of the parasympathetic division are more localized than those of the sympathetic division. 
E)  The ganglionic neurons always release acetylcholine.

Question 13

Damage to the glossopharyngeal nerve would likely cause

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in heart rate. 
B)  problems in sexual arousal. 
C)  a reduction in saliva. 
D)  visual problems. 
E)  urine retention. 
A)  increase in heart rate. 
B)  problems in sexual arousal. 
C)  a reduction in saliva. 
D)  visual problems. 
E)  urine retention.

Question 14

Muscarinic receptors

Accepted Answer

A)  are normally activated by acetylcholine. 
B)  are found mostly in autonomic ganglia. 
C)  always produce an excitatory response. 
D)  control sodium channels in the affected membrane. 
E)  are blocked by norepinephrine. 
A)  are normally activated by acetylcholine. 
B)  are found mostly in autonomic ganglia. 
C)  always produce an excitatory response. 
D)  control sodium channels in the affected membrane. 
E)  are blocked by norepinephrine.

Question 15

n-Text Figure Based Questions
-Which type of ganglionic neuron innervates visceral organs in the abdominopelvic cavity? (Figure 16-3)

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal medullary neurons 
B)  sympathetic chain ganglionic neurons 
C)  collateral ganglionic neurons 
D)  sacral ganglionic neurons 
E)  cervical ganglionic neurons 
A)  adrenal medullary neurons 
B)  sympathetic chain ganglionic neurons 
C)  collateral ganglionic neurons 
D)  sacral ganglionic neurons 
E)  cervical ganglionic neurons

Question 16

An inhaler used to treat airway constriction in asthma or allergy might contain a drug that

Accepted Answer

A)  activates ?1 adrenergic receptors. 
B)  activates ?2 adrenergic receptors. 
C)  activates muscarinic cholinergic receptors. 
D)  blocks ?2 adrenergic receptors. 
E)  activates ?2 adrenergic receptors or activates muscarinic cholinergic receptors. 
A)  activates ?1 adrenergic receptors. 
B)  activates ?2 adrenergic receptors. 
C)  activates muscarinic cholinergic receptors. 
D)  blocks ?2 adrenergic receptors. 
E)  activates ?2 adrenergic receptors or activates muscarinic cholinergic receptors.

Question 17

Collateral ganglia contain neurons that innervate tissues and organs in which cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  thoracic 
B)  pelvic 
C)  abdominal 
D)  craniosacral 
E)  abdominopelvic 
A)  thoracic 
B)  pelvic 
C)  abdominal 
D)  craniosacral 
E)  abdominopelvic

Question 18

The parasympathetic nervous system is especially active during which physiological state?

Accepted Answer

A)  exertion 
B)  trauma 
C)  digestion 
D)  stress 
E)  exercise 
A)  exertion 
B)  trauma 
C)  digestion 
D)  stress 
E)  exercise

Question 19

Which of the following is not controlled by the ANS?

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal muscle system 
B)  cardiovascular system 
C)  respiratory system 
D)  digestive system 
E)  urinary system 
A)  skeletal muscle system 
B)  cardiovascular system 
C)  respiratory system 
D)  digestive system 
E)  urinary system

Question 20

Which of the following is not a true statement regarding the sympathetic division?

Accepted Answer

A)  PNS ganglia are near the vertebral column. 
B)  Preganglionic fibers are relatively short. 
C)  Preganglionic neurons are located between T1 and L2 of the spinal cord. 
D)  The effects are not widespread but very specific and localized. 
E)  Postganglionic fibers are relatively long. 
A)  PNS ganglia are near the vertebral column. 
B)  Preganglionic fibers are relatively short. 
C)  Preganglionic neurons are located between T1 and L2 of the spinal cord. 
D)  The effects are not widespread but very specific and localized. 
E)  Postganglionic fibers are relatively long.

Exam 16: The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

Parasympathetic preganglionic fibers leave the CNS in all of the following locations except

Figure 16-1 ANS Pathway Use Figure 16-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "1."

Mechanisms involved in memory formation and storage involve all of the following except

Parasympathetic ganglia that are near the eyes and salivary glands are called ________ ganglia.

Nerve networks that include both sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers that reach the same structure are called

During ________ sleep, dreaming occurs.

In the sympathetic nervous system, where are the preganglionic neurons located?

The statement "Preganglionic axon terminals release acetylcholine" is

Figure 16-1 ANS Pathway Use Figure 16-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the round structure labeled "3."

________ reflexes perform the simplest functions of the autonomic nervous system.

Stimulation of the neurons in the celiac ganglion would lead to

Which of the following statements concerning the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is false?

Damage to the glossopharyngeal nerve would likely cause

Muscarinic receptors

n-Text Figure Based Questions -Which type of ganglionic neuron innervates visceral organs in the abdominopelvic cavity? (Figure 16-3)

An inhaler used to treat airway constriction in asthma or allergy might contain a drug that

Collateral ganglia contain neurons that innervate tissues and organs in which cavity?

The parasympathetic nervous system is especially active during which physiological state?

Which of the following is not controlled by the ANS?

Which of the following is not a true statement regarding the sympathetic division?

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

Filters