Question 1

Identify the correct statement:

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A) Neuron 5 causes contraction of its effector. 
B) Neuron 3 is stimulated by NE released from a preganglionic neuron. 
C) Neuron 2 causes constriction of bronchioles 
D) All of the numbered neurons are part of a two-neuron pathway leading to an effector. 
E) None of the above statements are correct. 
A) Neuron 5 causes contraction of its effector. 
B) Neuron 3 is stimulated by NE released from a preganglionic neuron. 
C) Neuron 2 causes constriction of bronchioles 
D) All of the numbered neurons are part of a two-neuron pathway leading to an effector. 
E) None of the above statements are correct.

Question 2

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
-Display nicotinic receptors on at least one neuron in the impulse pathway

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The answer of Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and...

Question 3

The ____________________ is a modified sympathetic ganglion that secretes hormones similar or identical to sympathetic postganglionic neurotransmitters into the blood.

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The answer of The ____________________ is a modified sympathetic ganglion...

Question 4

Which of the following chemicals paralyzes skeletal muscle by binding to the acetylcholine receptor sites?

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A) black widow spider venom 
B) curare 
C) organophosphates 
D) insecticide 
E) local anesthetics 
A) black widow spider venom 
B) curare 
C) organophosphates 
D) insecticide 
E) local anesthetics

Question 5

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 in all autonomic ganglia

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The answer of Indicate the characteristics of the types of...

Question 6

Which type of receptor binds norepinephrine on cardiac muscle, thus increasing cardiac activity?

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A) cholinergic 
B) nicotinic 
C) alpha 
D) beta-1 
E) beta-2 
A) cholinergic 
B) nicotinic 
C) alpha 
D) beta-1 
E) beta-2

Question 7

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
-Innervates skeletal muscle

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The answer of Indicate which part of the autonomic nervous...

Question 8

Which statement is correct about terminal ganglia?

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A) Those on parasympathetic preganglionic fibers lie in or near the effector organ. 
B) They give rise to sympathetic postganglionic fibers. 
C) They are the final common pathway for the autonomic nervous system. 
D) They contain muscarinic receptors. 
E) They lie in a chain located along either side of the spinal cord. 
A) Those on parasympathetic preganglionic fibers lie in or near the effector organ. 
B) They give rise to sympathetic postganglionic fibers. 
C) They are the final common pathway for the autonomic nervous system. 
D) They contain muscarinic receptors. 
E) They lie in a chain located along either side of the spinal cord.

Question 9

Indicate which type of neuron is associated with the characteristic by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below.
a.afferent and efferent neurons and interneurons
b.afferent and efferent neurons
c.afferent neurons
d.efferent neurons
e.interneurons
f.none of the neurons
-Have a receptor at the peripheral ending

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The answer of Indicate which type of neuron is associated...

Question 10

____________________ is the neurotransmitter that causes an EPSP on an autonomic neuron's dendrite located within a ganglion.

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The answer of ____________________ is the neurotransmitter that causes an...

Question 11

Binding of ACh with receptor sites on the motor end plate opens chemical messenger-gated cation channels in the motor end plate, bringing about depolarization of the motor end plate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the various ways in which toxins can interfere with normal neuron functioning?

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Some toxins bind with receptors on termi

Question 13

An EPP

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A) occurs because of Na+ diffusing into a muscle fiber after ACh binds with a receptor on the muscle fiber 
B) is usually smaller in magnitude than an EPSP 
C) is terminated when Ca₂₊ inactivates acetylcholine 
D) has characteristics a and b 
E) has characteristics a and c 
A) occurs because of Na+ diffusing into a muscle fiber after ACh binds with a receptor on the muscle fiber 
B) is usually smaller in magnitude than an EPSP 
C) is terminated when Ca₂₊ inactivates acetylcholine 
D) has characteristics a and b 
E) has characteristics a and c

Question 14

The autonomic nervous system is the part of the peripheral nervous system that regulates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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
-Originates in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the CNS

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The answer of Indicate which part of the autonomic nervous...

Question 16

Match the chemical with correct characteristic.
a.myasthenia gravis
b.black widow spider venom
c.curare
d.Clostridium botulinum toxin
e.organophosphates
-Antibodies inactivate ACh receptor sites.

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The answer of Match the chemical with correct characteristic.
a.myasthenia gravis
b.black...

Question 17

Clostridium botulinum toxin inhibits acetylcholinesterase.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Efferent neurons

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A) have cell bodies located only within ganglia 
B) are part of a two-neuron chain in the autonomic nervous system 
C) arise peripherally at a receptor 
D) send information toward the CNS 
E) signal only skeletal muscles 
A) have cell bodies located only within ganglia 
B) are part of a two-neuron chain in the autonomic nervous system 
C) arise peripherally at a receptor 
D) send information toward the CNS 
E) signal only skeletal muscles

Question 19

Acetylcholinesterase

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A) has enhanced activity from organophosphates 
B) inactivates a neurotransmitter. 
C) is a neurotransmitter 
D) stimulates an EPSP 
E) triggers the release of sodium from postsynaptic cells 
A) has enhanced activity from organophosphates 
B) inactivates a neurotransmitter. 
C) is a neurotransmitter 
D) stimulates an EPSP 
E) triggers the release of sodium from postsynaptic cells

Question 20

Nicotinic receptors

Accepted Answer

A) bind with acetylcholine released from parasympathetic postganglionic fibers 
B) respond to acetylcholine released from sympathetic and parasympathetic preganglionic fibers 
C) are found primarily in the heart 
D) bind with norepinephrine released from sympathetic postganglionic fibers 
E) are found on certain effectors of the parasympathetic nervous system 
A) bind with acetylcholine released from parasympathetic postganglionic fibers 
B) respond to acetylcholine released from sympathetic and parasympathetic preganglionic fibers 
C) are found primarily in the heart 
D) bind with norepinephrine released from sympathetic postganglionic fibers 
E) are found on certain effectors of the parasympathetic nervous system

Identify the correct statement:

The ____________________ is a modified sympathetic ganglion that secretes hormones similar or identical to sympathetic postganglionic neurotransmitters into the blood.

Which of the following chemicals paralyzes skeletal muscle by binding to the acetylcholine receptor sites?

Which type of receptor binds norepinephrine on cardiac muscle, thus increasing cardiac activity?

Which statement is correct about terminal ganglia?

____________________ is the neurotransmitter that causes an EPSP on an autonomic neuron's dendrite located within a ganglion.

Binding of ACh with receptor sites on the motor end plate opens chemical messenger-gated cation channels in the motor end plate, bringing about depolarization of the motor end plate.

What are the various ways in which toxins can interfere with normal neuron functioning?

An EPP

The autonomic nervous system is the part of the peripheral nervous system that regulates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

Match the chemical with correct characteristic. a.myasthenia gravis b.black widow spider venom c.curare d.Clostridium botulinum toxin e.organophosphates -Antibodies inactivate ACh receptor sites.

Clostridium botulinum toxin inhibits acetylcholinesterase.

Efferent neurons

Acetylcholinesterase

Nicotinic receptors

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Exam 7: The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Identify the correct statement:

The ____________________ is a modified sympathetic ganglion that secretes hormones similar or identical to sympathetic postganglionic neurotransmitters into the blood.

Which of the following chemicals paralyzes skeletal muscle by binding to the acetylcholine receptor sites?

Which type of receptor binds norepinephrine on cardiac muscle, thus increasing cardiac activity?

Which statement is correct about terminal ganglia?

____________________ is the neurotransmitter that causes an EPSP on an autonomic neuron's dendrite located within a ganglion.

Binding of ACh with receptor sites on the motor end plate opens chemical messenger-gated cation channels in the motor end plate, bringing about depolarization of the motor end plate.

What are the various ways in which toxins can interfere with normal neuron functioning?

An EPP

The autonomic nervous system is the part of the peripheral nervous system that regulates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

Match the chemical with correct characteristic. a.myasthenia gravis b.black widow spider venom c.curare d.Clostridium botulinum toxin e.organophosphates -Antibodies inactivate ACh receptor sites.

Clostridium botulinum toxin inhibits acetylcholinesterase.

Efferent neurons

Acetylcholinesterase

Nicotinic receptors

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division Special Senses

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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