Question 1

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

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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. A

Question 2

Postganglionic fibers release neurotransmitter on peripheral effectors

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A) at distinct synapses. 
B) at pearl-like swellings called varicosities. 
C) into capillaries within the target organ. 
D) at the end plates. 
E) at sympathetic chain ganglia. 
A) at distinct synapses. 
B) at pearl-like swellings called varicosities. 
C) into capillaries within the target organ. 
D) at the end plates. 
E) at sympathetic chain ganglia. B

Question 3

A person is confronted by a dangerous dog.His heart begins to race and beat strongly,his pupils dilate,and his hairs stand up.These signs are the result of

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A) sympathetic activation. 
B) increased levels of epinephrine in the blood. 
C) increased activity of autonomic centers in the hypothalamus. 
D) the "fight or flight" response. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) sympathetic activation. 
B) increased levels of epinephrine in the blood. 
C) increased activity of autonomic centers in the hypothalamus. 
D) the "fight or flight" response. 
E) All of the answers are correct. D

Question 4

Which of these provides preganglionic parasympathetic innervation to structures in the neck and in the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities?

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A) vagus nerves 
B) sciatic nerves 
C) glossopharyngeal nerves 
D) pelvic nerves 
E) cervicothoracocabdominopelvic nerves 
A) vagus nerves 
B) sciatic nerves 
C) glossopharyngeal nerves 
D) pelvic nerves 
E) cervicothoracocabdominopelvic nerves

Question 5

Alzheimer disease is characterized by all of the following,except that it

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A) is the most common cause of senile dementia. 
B) is characterized by a progressive loss of memory. 
C) has a clear genetic basis. 
D) is associated with the formation of plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. 
E) may be associated with damage to the nucleus basalis. 
A) is the most common cause of senile dementia. 
B) is characterized by a progressive loss of memory. 
C) has a clear genetic basis. 
D) is associated with the formation of plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. 
E) may be associated with damage to the nucleus basalis.

Question 6

Autonomic tone is an important aspect of ANS function because it

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A) allows ANS neurons to be silent under normal conditions. 
B) allows ANS neurons to increase activity on demand but not decrease their activity. 
C) allows ANS neurons to decrease their activity on demand but not increase their activity. 
D) allows ANS neurons to increase or decrease their activity,providing a range of control options. 
E) provides for a narrow range of control options that keeps target tissues constantly active. 
A) allows ANS neurons to be silent under normal conditions. 
B) allows ANS neurons to increase activity on demand but not decrease their activity. 
C) allows ANS neurons to decrease their activity on demand but not increase their activity. 
D) allows ANS neurons to increase or decrease their activity,providing a range of control options. 
E) provides for a narrow range of control options that keeps target tissues constantly active.

Question 7

The ganglia located lateral to the vertebral column are the sympathetic ________ ganglia.

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The answer of The ganglia located lateral to the vertebral...

Question 8

The sympathetic division is also called the ________ division.

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The answer of The sympathetic division is also called the...

Question 9

A state of unconsciousness in which an individual can be aroused by normal stimuli is

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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 10

Dual innervation refers to an organ receiving

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A) two nerves from the spinal cord. 
B) both autonomic and somatomotor nerves. 
C) both sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation. 
D) nerves from both the brain and the spinal cord. 
E) both sensory and motor nerves. 
A) two nerves from the spinal cord. 
B) both autonomic and somatomotor nerves. 
C) both sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation. 
D) nerves from both the brain and the spinal cord. 
E) both sensory and motor nerves.

Question 11

Sweat glands contain ________ receptors.

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A) nicotinic cholinergic 
B) muscarinic cholinergic 
C) alpha 
D) beta 
E) adregeneric 
A) nicotinic cholinergic 
B) muscarinic cholinergic 
C) alpha 
D) beta 
E) adregeneric

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

Mr.Martin is suffering from a condition known as ventricular tachycardia,in which his heart beats too quickly.Would an alpha-blocker or a beta-blocker help alleviate his problem? Why?

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You would want to use a beta-blocker,bec

Question 14

The statement "it controls the diameter of the pupil" is

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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

Almost 75 percent of all parasympathetic outflow travels along the

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A) splanchnic nerves. 
B) facial nerves. 
C) vagus nerves. 
D) glossopharyngeal nerves. 
E) trigeminal nerve. 
A) splanchnic nerves. 
B) facial nerves. 
C) vagus nerves. 
D) glossopharyngeal nerves. 
E) trigeminal nerve.

Question 16

In general,autonomic tone of peripheral blood vessels increases when

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A) sympathetic stimulation is increased. 
B) sympathetic stimulation is decreased. 
C) parasympathetic stimulation is increased. 
D) parasympathetic stimulation is decreased. 
E) somatomotor stimulation is increased. 
A) sympathetic stimulation is increased. 
B) sympathetic stimulation is decreased. 
C) parasympathetic stimulation is increased. 
D) parasympathetic stimulation is decreased. 
E) somatomotor stimulation is increased.

Question 17

The statement "Preganglionic axon terminals release acetylcholine" is

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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 18

Control of the diameter of the respiratory passages depends upon

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A) sympathetic stimulation only. 
B) parasympathetic stimulation only. 
C) somatomotor stimulation only. 
D) both parasympathetic and sympathetic levels of stimulation. 
E) sensory receptors sensitive to changes in lung ventilation. 
A) sympathetic stimulation only. 
B) parasympathetic stimulation only. 
C) somatomotor stimulation only. 
D) both parasympathetic and sympathetic levels of stimulation. 
E) sensory receptors sensitive to changes in lung ventilation.

Question 19

Hallucinogenic drugs,such as LSD,function by

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A) stimulating receptors for norepinephrine. 
B) blocking acetylcholine receptors. 
C) increasing the production of GABA. 
D) stimulating serotonin receptors. 
E) mimicking the action of dopamine. 
A) stimulating receptors for norepinephrine. 
B) blocking acetylcholine receptors. 
C) increasing the production of GABA. 
D) stimulating serotonin receptors. 
E) mimicking the action of dopamine.

Question 20

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

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

Exam 16: Neural Integration Ii: the Autonomic Nervous System and

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

Postganglionic fibers release neurotransmitter on peripheral effectors

A person is confronted by a dangerous dog.His heart begins to race and beat strongly,his pupils dilate,and his hairs stand up.These signs are the result of

Which of these provides preganglionic parasympathetic innervation to structures in the neck and in the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities?

Alzheimer disease is characterized by all of the following,except that it

Autonomic tone is an important aspect of ANS function because it

The ganglia located lateral to the vertebral column are the sympathetic ________ ganglia.

The sympathetic division is also called the ________ division.

A state of unconsciousness in which an individual can be aroused by normal stimuli is

Dual innervation refers to an organ receiving

Sweat glands contain ________ receptors.

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

Mr.Martin is suffering from a condition known as ventricular tachycardia,in which his heart beats too quickly.Would an alpha-blocker or a beta-blocker help alleviate his problem? Why?

The statement "it controls the diameter of the pupil" is

Almost 75 percent of all parasympathetic outflow travels along the

In general,autonomic tone of peripheral blood vessels increases when

The statement "Preganglionic axon terminals release acetylcholine" is

Control of the diameter of the respiratory passages depends upon

Hallucinogenic drugs,such as LSD,function by

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

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

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Neural Integration I: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

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