Question 1

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) prevertebral 
E) suprarenal 
A) intramural 
B) collateral 
C) chain 
D) prevertebral 
E) suprarenal

Question 2

Neurons that release norepinephrine as a neurotransmitter are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Neurons that release norepinephrine as a neurotransmitter...

Question 3

After arousal by a sensory stimulus,consciousness can be maintained by positive feedback,because of activity in the

Accepted Answer

A) cerebral cortex. 
B) basal nuclei. 
C) sensory pathways. 
D) motor pathways. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) cerebral cortex. 
B) basal nuclei. 
C) sensory pathways. 
D) motor pathways. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 4

Which of the following visceral reflexes is not coordinated by the medulla oblongata?

Accepted Answer

A) swallowing reflex 
B) vasomotor reflex 
C) coughing reflex 
D) cardioacceleratory reflex 
E) pupillary reflex 
A) swallowing reflex 
B) vasomotor reflex 
C) coughing reflex 
D) cardioacceleratory reflex 
E) pupillary reflex

Question 5

During sympathetic activation,________ occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) elevated heart rate 
B) elevated blood pressure 
C) sweating 
D) elevated blood glucose 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) elevated heart rate 
B) elevated blood pressure 
C) sweating 
D) elevated blood glucose 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 6

Parasympathetic blocking agents can be useful in treating

Accepted Answer

A) heart failure. 
B) high blood pressure. 
C) urinary incontinence. 
D) hyperactivity. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) heart failure. 
B) high blood pressure. 
C) urinary incontinence. 
D) hyperactivity. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 7

The statement "its ganglia are usually near or within the end organ" 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 8

The conscious state is maintained by the

Accepted Answer

A) prefrontal lobes. 
B) general interpretive area. 
C) limbic system. 
D) reticular activating system. 
E) nucleus gracilis. 
A) prefrontal lobes. 
B) general interpretive area. 
C) limbic system. 
D) reticular activating system. 
E) nucleus gracilis.

Question 9

As the result of an accident,the white rami of spinal nerves T₁ and T₂ on the left side of Brad's body are severed.What organ(s)would you expect might be affected by this injury?

Accepted Answer

A) left pupil 
B) right pupil 
C) heart 
D) both pupils 
E) left pupil and the heart 
A) left pupil 
B) right pupil 
C) heart 
D) both pupils 
E) left pupil and the heart

Question 10

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 11

The saying "rest and digest" is the response of the ________ division of the ANS.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The saying "rest and digest" is the...

Question 12

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

Question 13

A certain drug decreases heart rate by blocking a receptor on cardiac pacemaker cells.This drug probably binds to ________ receptors.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

________ perform the simplest functions of the autonomic nervous system.(Note: Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ perform the simplest functions of the...

Question 15

Parasympathetic stimulation

Accepted Answer

A) increases heart rate. 
B) increases gastric motility. 
C) causes sweat glands to secrete. 
D) causes blood vessels in the skin to dilate. 
E) causes the pupils to dilate. 
A) increases heart rate. 
B) increases gastric motility. 
C) causes sweat glands to secrete. 
D) causes blood vessels in the skin to dilate. 
E) causes the pupils to dilate.

Question 16

Most vital organs receive ________ innervation.That is,they receive input from both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most vital organs receive ________ innervation.That is,they...

Question 17

Each of the following effects is associated with the action of postganglionic sympathetic fibers,except

Accepted Answer

A) increased sweat secretion. 
B) reduced circulation to the skin. 
C) decreased heart rate. 
D) dilation of the pupils. 
E) increased blood flow to skeletal muscles. 
A) increased sweat secretion. 
B) reduced circulation to the skin. 
C) decreased heart rate. 
D) dilation of the pupils. 
E) increased blood flow to skeletal muscles.

Question 18

Tom suffers from hypertension (high blood pressure).Which of the following might help deal with his problem? A drug that

Accepted Answer

A) blocks alpha-1 receptors in skeletal muscle. 
B) blocks alpha-2 receptors in adipose tissue. 
C) increases cAMP levels in cardiac muscle tissue. 
D) blocks beta receptors in cardiac muscle tissue. 
E) blocks alpha-1 receptors in skeletal muscle and blocks beta receptors in cardiac muscle tissue 
A) blocks alpha-1 receptors in skeletal muscle. 
B) blocks alpha-2 receptors in adipose tissue. 
C) increases cAMP levels in cardiac muscle tissue. 
D) blocks beta receptors in cardiac muscle tissue. 
E) blocks alpha-1 receptors in skeletal muscle and blocks beta receptors in cardiac muscle tissue

Question 19

The level of tonic activity of autonomic neurons determines the ________ of an individual.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The level of tonic activity of autonomic...

Question 20

Based on stimulation studies,the "headquarters" of the reticular activating system appears to be based in the

Accepted Answer

A) medulla. 
B) pons. 
C) midbrain. 
D) diencephalon. 
E) cerebrum. 
A) medulla. 
B) pons. 
C) midbrain. 
D) diencephalon. 
E) cerebrum.

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

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

Neurons that release norepinephrine as a neurotransmitter are called ________.

After arousal by a sensory stimulus,consciousness can be maintained by positive feedback,because of activity in the

Which of the following visceral reflexes is not coordinated by the medulla oblongata?

During sympathetic activation,________ occurs.

Parasympathetic blocking agents can be useful in treating

The statement "its ganglia are usually near or within the end organ" is

The conscious state is maintained by the

As the result of an accident,the white rami of spinal nerves T₁ and T₂ on the left side of Brad's body are severed.What organ(s)would you expect might be affected by this injury?

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

The saying "rest and digest" is the response of the ________ division of the ANS.

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

A certain drug decreases heart rate by blocking a receptor on cardiac pacemaker cells.This drug probably binds to ________ receptors.

________ perform the simplest functions of the autonomic nervous system.(Note: Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).

Parasympathetic stimulation

Most vital organs receive ________ innervation.That is,they receive input from both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

Each of the following effects is associated with the action of postganglionic sympathetic fibers,except

Tom suffers from hypertension (high blood pressure).Which of the following might help deal with his problem? A drug that

The level of tonic activity of autonomic neurons determines the ________ of an individual.

Based on stimulation studies,the "headquarters" of the reticular activating system appears to be based in the

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