Question 1

The effect of a neurotransmitter on any postsynaptic cell is determined by the characteristics of the receptor,not the neurotransmitter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Axon terminals that secrete acetylcholine are called cholinergic terminals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which is not true about parasympathetic postganglionic neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are usually shorter than the preganglionic neurons. 
B)  They produce acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter. 
C)  They produce norepinephrine as a neurotransmitter. 
D)  They have acetylcholine receptors on their dendrites. 
A)  They are usually shorter than the preganglionic neurons. 
B)  They produce acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter. 
C)  They produce norepinephrine as a neurotransmitter. 
D)  They have acetylcholine receptors on their dendrites.

Question 4

Match each term with its description or definition.
-neurotransmitter released by cholinergic fibers

Accepted Answer

A) Sympathetic nervous system 
B) Parasympathetic nervous system 
C) Alpha receptor 
D) Nicotinic receptor 
E) Sympathetic trunk
F)Splanchnic nerve
G)"Fight or flight"
H)"Rest and repair"
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine 
A) Sympathetic nervous system 
B) Parasympathetic nervous system 
C) Alpha receptor 
D) Nicotinic receptor 
E) Sympathetic trunk
F)Splanchnic nerve
G)"Fight or flight"
H)"Rest and repair"
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine

Question 5

Nicotinic receptors are stimulated by acetylcholine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain in general,what the function of the parasympathetic nervous system is.

Accepted Answer

The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)

Question 7

A child was frightened by a large dog.The pupils of the child's eyes became dilated,and the heart and respiratory rates increased.These symptoms were caused by stimulation of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the parasympathetic nervous system. 
B)  the sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  both the parasympathetic and the sympathetic nervous systems. 
D)  None of the above would account for the symptoms. 
A)  the parasympathetic nervous system. 
B)  the sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  both the parasympathetic and the sympathetic nervous systems. 
D)  None of the above would account for the symptoms.

Question 8

A sympathetic preganglionic neuron usually synapses with only one postganglionic neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Norepinephrine can stimulate _____ receptors.

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha 
B)  beta 
C)  nicotinic 
D)  both alpha and beta 
A)  alpha 
B)  beta 
C)  nicotinic 
D)  both alpha and beta

Question 10

Match each term with its description or definition.
-one type of receptor stimulated by norepinephrine

Accepted Answer

A) Sympathetic nervous system 
B) Parasympathetic nervous system 
C) Alpha receptor 
D) Nicotinic receptor 
E) Sympathetic trunk
F)Splanchnic nerve
G)"Fight or flight"
H)"Rest and repair"
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine 
A) Sympathetic nervous system 
B) Parasympathetic nervous system 
C) Alpha receptor 
D) Nicotinic receptor 
E) Sympathetic trunk
F)Splanchnic nerve
G)"Fight or flight"
H)"Rest and repair"
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine

Question 11

Autonomic pathways do not connect with skeletal muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

The effect of a neurotransmitter on any postsynaptic cell is determined by the characteristics of the receptor,not the neurotransmitter.

Axon terminals that secrete acetylcholine are called cholinergic terminals.

Which is not true about parasympathetic postganglionic neurons?

Match each term with its description or definition. -neurotransmitter released by cholinergic fibers

Nicotinic receptors are stimulated by acetylcholine.

Explain in general,what the function of the parasympathetic nervous system is.

A child was frightened by a large dog.The pupils of the child's eyes became dilated,and the heart and respiratory rates increased.These symptoms were caused by stimulation of:

A sympathetic preganglionic neuron usually synapses with only one postganglionic neuron.

Norepinephrine can stimulate _____ receptors.

Match each term with its description or definition. -one type of receptor stimulated by norepinephrine

Autonomic pathways do not connect with skeletal muscles.

A: Organization of the Body

B: Organization of the Body

A: The Chemical Basis of Life

B: The Chemical Basis of Life

A: Anatomy of Cells

B: Anatomy of Cells

Physiology of Cells

Cell Growth and Reproduction

Tissues

A: Skin and Its Appendages

B: Skin and Its Appendages

A: Skeletal Tissues

B: Skeletal Tissues

Skeletal System

A: Articulations

B: Articulations

A: Anatomy of the Muscular System

B: Anatomy of the Muscular System

A: Physiology of the Muscular System

B: Physiology of the Muscular System

A: Nervous System Cells

B: Nervous System Cells

A: Central Nervous System

B: Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

A: Sense Organs

B: Sense Organs

Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Blood

Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

A: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

B: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System

A: Immune System

B: Immune System

Stress

Anatomy of the Respiratory System

A: Physiology of the Respiratory System

B: Physiology of the Respiratory System

A: Anatomy of the Digestive System

B: Anatomy of the Digestive System

A: Physiology of the Digestive System

B: Physiology of the Digestive System

A: Nutrition and Metabolism

B: Nutrition and Metabolism

A: Urinary System

B: Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Male Reproductive System

A: Female Reproductive System

B: Female Reproductive System

A: Growth and Development

B: Growth and Development

A: Genetics and Heredity

B: Genetics and Heredity

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