Question 1

What mental illness is often improved by drugs that block serotonin re-uptake?

Accepted Answer

A)  agitation 
B)  hallucinations 
C)  depression 
D)  Parkinson's 
E)  Huntington's 
A)  agitation 
B)  hallucinations 
C)  depression 
D)  Parkinson's 
E)  Huntington's

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?
The stimulation of beta-adrenergic receptors can lead to
1) an increase in metabolic activity.
2) contraction of airway smooth muscle.
3) the breakdown of triglycerides within adipocytes.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  1 and 3 
E)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  1 and 3 
E)  1, 2, and 3

Question 3

Nicotinic receptors

Accepted Answer

A)  respond to epinephrine. 
B)  respond to norepinephrine. 
C)  open chemically-gated sodium ion channels. 
D)  can be either excitatory or inhibitory in function. 
E)  are found at synaptic junctions of the sympathetic nervous system. 
A)  respond to epinephrine. 
B)  respond to norepinephrine. 
C)  open chemically-gated sodium ion channels. 
D)  can be either excitatory or inhibitory in function. 
E)  are found at synaptic junctions of the sympathetic nervous system.

Question 4

Clusters of ganglionic sympathetic neurons lying along either side of the spinal cord are called sympathetic ________ ganglia.

Accepted Answer

A)  intramural 
B)  collateral 
C)  chain 
D)  paravertebral 
E)  adrenal 
A)  intramural 
B)  collateral 
C)  chain 
D)  paravertebral 
E)  adrenal

Question 5

n-Text Figure Based Questions
-The short reflex bypasses what part of the nervous system? (Figure 16-7)

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral nervous system 
B)  enteric nervous system 
C)  spinal cord 
D)  brainstem 
E)  central nervous system 
A)  peripheral nervous system 
B)  enteric nervous system 
C)  spinal cord 
D)  brainstem 
E)  central nervous system

Question 6

A state of unconsciousness in which an individual cannot be aroused even by strong stimuli is

Accepted Answer

A)  somnolence. 
B)  sleep. 
C)  stupor. 
D)  coma. 
E)  a chronic vegetative state. 
A)  somnolence. 
B)  sleep. 
C)  stupor. 
D)  coma. 
E)  a chronic vegetative state.

Question 7

Postganglionic fibers that innervate targets in the body wall or thoracic cavity originate on neurons within

Accepted Answer

A)  intramural ganglia. 
B)  collateral ganglia. 
C)  sympathetic chain ganglia. 
D)  suprarenal ganglia. 
E)  white rami communicantes. 
A)  intramural ganglia. 
B)  collateral ganglia. 
C)  sympathetic chain ganglia. 
D)  suprarenal ganglia. 
E)  white rami communicantes.

Question 8

Regarding the sympathetic nervous system, the neurotransmitter ACh is

Accepted Answer

A)  always excitatory when used in the synapses of the sympathetic nervous system. 
B)  broken down by COMT. 
C)  going to reduce the activity of the other neurotransmitter norepinephrine. 
D)  broken down by monoamine oxidase. 
E)  a chemical similar to the structure of adrenaline. 
A)  always excitatory when used in the synapses of the sympathetic nervous system. 
B)  broken down by COMT. 
C)  going to reduce the activity of the other neurotransmitter norepinephrine. 
D)  broken down by monoamine oxidase. 
E)  a chemical similar to the structure of adrenaline.

Question 9

Damage to the ventral roots of the first five thoracic spinal nerves on the right side of the body wouldinterfere with the ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  dilate the right pupil. 
B)  constrict the right pupil. 
C)  dilate the left pupil. 
D)  constrict the left pupil. 
E)  smile and frown. 
A)  dilate the right pupil. 
B)  constrict the right pupil. 
C)  dilate the left pupil. 
D)  constrict the left pupil. 
E)  smile and frown.

Question 10

Figure 16-1 ANS Pathway
  
Use Figure 16-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "2."

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Preganglionic fibers from the sacral segments of the spinal cord form the ________ nerve(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  pelvic 
B)  splanchnic 
C)  celiac 
D)  sympathetic 
E)  mesenteric 
A)  pelvic 
B)  splanchnic 
C)  celiac 
D)  sympathetic 
E)  mesenteric

Question 12

An age-related decline in mental function characterized by difficulties with spatial orientation, memory,language, and personality is called

Accepted Answer

A)  delirium agitans. 
B)  senile dementia. 
C)  persistent vegetative state. 
D)  somnolence of the aged. 
E)  progressive cerebral dysfunction. 
A)  delirium agitans. 
B)  senile dementia. 
C)  persistent vegetative state. 
D)  somnolence of the aged. 
E)  progressive cerebral dysfunction.

Question 13

Drugs that stimulate alpha receptors, causing constriction of peripheral vessels, are

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic blocking agents. 
B)  sympathomimetic. 
C)  parasympathetic blocking agents. 
D)  parasympathomimetic. 
E)  autonomic blocking agents. 
A)  sympathetic blocking agents. 
B)  sympathomimetic. 
C)  parasympathetic blocking agents. 
D)  parasympathomimetic. 
E)  autonomic blocking agents.

Question 14

The statement "Its postganglionic axons always use acetylcholine as the neurotransmitter" 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 15

n-Text Figure Based Questions
-The somatic nervous system affects skeletal muscles. Name effectors of the autonomic nervous system. (Figure16-1)

Accepted Answer

A)  bone and spinal cord 
B)  smooth muscle, glands, cardiac muscle, adipocytes 
C)  bone and joints 
D)  spinal cord and brainstem 
E)  cerebrum and cerebellum 
A)  bone and spinal cord 
B)  smooth muscle, glands, cardiac muscle, adipocytes 
C)  bone and joints 
D)  spinal cord and brainstem 
E)  cerebrum and cerebellum

Question 16

Preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system are located in the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following is not a parasympathetic ganglion?

Accepted Answer

A)  ciliary 
B)  pterygopalatine 
C)  submandibular 
D)  otic 
E)  celiac 
A)  ciliary 
B)  pterygopalatine 
C)  submandibular 
D)  otic 
E)  celiac

Question 18

Parasympathetic effects are localized and short-lived because

Accepted Answer

A)  muscarinic receptors are deactivated by norepinephrine. 
B)  acetylcholine is inactivated at the synapse by acetylcholinesterase. 
C)  norepinephrine hyperpolarizes the postganglionic membrane. 
D)  norepinephrine is inactivated at the synapse by monoamine oxidase. 
E)  epinephrine blocks the muscarinic receptors. 
A)  muscarinic receptors are deactivated by norepinephrine. 
B)  acetylcholine is inactivated at the synapse by acetylcholinesterase. 
C)  norepinephrine hyperpolarizes the postganglionic membrane. 
D)  norepinephrine is inactivated at the synapse by monoamine oxidase. 
E)  epinephrine blocks the muscarinic receptors.

Question 19

Drugs that have effects similar to those of sympathetic activation are called sympathomimetic drugs. Whichof the following would you not expect to observe in a person who has taken a sympathomimetic drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  sweating 
B)  increased heart rate 
C)  dilation of respiratory passages 
D)  decreased blood pressure 
E)  increased blood sugar level 
A)  sweating 
B)  increased heart rate 
C)  dilation of respiratory passages 
D)  decreased blood pressure 
E)  increased blood sugar level

Question 20

List the different types of adrenergic receptors, the responses they produce, and by what mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

There are two types of alpha receptors a

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

What mental illness is often improved by drugs that block serotonin re-uptake?

Which of the following statements is true? The stimulation of beta-adrenergic receptors can lead to 1) an increase in metabolic activity. 2) contraction of airway smooth muscle. 3) the breakdown of triglycerides within adipocytes.

Nicotinic receptors

Clusters of ganglionic sympathetic neurons lying along either side of the spinal cord are called sympathetic ________ ganglia.

n-Text Figure Based Questions -The short reflex bypasses what part of the nervous system? (Figure 16-7)

A state of unconsciousness in which an individual cannot be aroused even by strong stimuli is

Postganglionic fibers that innervate targets in the body wall or thoracic cavity originate on neurons within

Regarding the sympathetic nervous system, the neurotransmitter ACh is

Damage to the ventral roots of the first five thoracic spinal nerves on the right side of the body wouldinterfere with the ability to

Figure 16-1 ANS Pathway Use Figure 16-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "2."

Preganglionic fibers from the sacral segments of the spinal cord form the ________ nerve(s).

An age-related decline in mental function characterized by difficulties with spatial orientation, memory,language, and personality is called

Drugs that stimulate alpha receptors, causing constriction of peripheral vessels, are

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

n-Text Figure Based Questions -The somatic nervous system affects skeletal muscles. Name effectors of the autonomic nervous system. (Figure16-1)

Preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system are located in the

Which of the following is not a parasympathetic ganglion?

Parasympathetic effects are localized and short-lived because

Drugs that have effects similar to those of sympathetic activation are called sympathomimetic drugs. Whichof the following would you not expect to observe in a person who has taken a sympathomimetic drug?

List the different types of adrenergic receptors, the responses they produce, and by what mechanisms.

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

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