Exam 7: The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Indicate which part of the autonomic nervous system is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code. a.sympathetic nervous system b.parasympathetic nervous system c.both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system d.neither sympathetic nor parasympathetic nervous system -Releases neurotransmitter that binds to cholinergic receptors

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to a.the parasympathetic division b.the sympathetic division c.both parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions d.neither parasympathetic nor sympathetic divisions -Generally has long preganglionic fibers and shorter postganglionic fibers

Indicate which part of the autonomic nervous system is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code. a.sympathetic nervous system b.parasympathetic nervous system c.both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system d.neither sympathetic nor parasympathetic nervous system -Predominates in relaxed situations

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to a.the parasympathetic division b.the sympathetic division c.both parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions d.neither parasympathetic nor sympathetic divisions -Releases neurotransmitter that can bind to nicotinic receptors

Parasympathetic activation of sweat glands occurs to help reduce body temperatures.

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to a.the parasympathetic division b.the sympathetic division c.both parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions d.neither parasympathetic nor sympathetic divisions -Preganglionic neurons have cell bodies in the chain ganglia

The parasympathetic nervous system inhibits the rate of heartbeat.

Which of the following events occurs after all the other steps listed when describing the stimulation of a skeletal muscle fiber?

Identify the neurons that are exciting (depolarizing and/or increasing the activity of) their effectors.

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code: a.nicotinic receptors b.muscarinic receptors c.alpha receptors d.beta-1 receptors e.beta-2 receptors f.alpha-1 and beta-1 receptors g.muscarinic, alpha, beta-1, and beta-2 receptors -Adrenergic receptor found primarily in the heart

Select the correct statement about the neuromuscular junction.

Curare

Binding of a neurotransmitter to a beta receptor on the urinary bladder causes the bladder to contract.

Indicate which part of the autonomic nervous system is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code. a.sympathetic nervous system b.parasympathetic nervous system c.both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system d.neither sympathetic nor parasympathetic nervous system -Postganglionic fiber secretes acetylcholine

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code: a.nicotinic receptors b.muscarinic receptors c.alpha receptors d.beta-1 receptors e.beta-2 receptors f.alpha-1 and beta-1 receptors g.muscarinic, alpha, beta-1, and beta-2 receptors -Found on effector cell membranes

Acetylcholinesterase is stored in secretory vesicles in the motor end plate of the muscle fiber.

Sympathetic and parasympathetic activity at the salivary glands is antagonistic.

Select the incorrect statement about the parasympathetic nervous system.

The ________ within the brain stem is the region most directly responsible for autonomic output.

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code: a.nicotinic receptors b.muscarinic receptors c.alpha receptors d.beta-1 receptors e.beta-2 receptors f.alpha-1 and beta-1 receptors g.muscarinic, alpha, beta-1, and beta-2 receptors -Bind primarily with epinephrine