Question 1

In deep sleep,

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A) the EEG pattern is characterized as "slow wave." 
B) cerebral activity is paradoxically high. 
C) rapid eye movements speed up. 
D) rapid eye movements are maintained at normal levels. 
E) cerebral activity is paradoxically high and rapid eye movements speed up. 
A) the EEG pattern is characterized as "slow wave." 
B) cerebral activity is paradoxically high. 
C) rapid eye movements speed up. 
D) rapid eye movements are maintained at normal levels. 
E) cerebral activity is paradoxically high and rapid eye movements speed up.

Question 2

A state of unconsciousness in which an individual cannot be aroused even by strong 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 3

Ganglionic neurons innervate such things as

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A) smooth muscle. 
B) cardiac muscle. 
C) adipose tissue. 
D) glands. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) smooth muscle. 
B) cardiac muscle. 
C) adipose tissue. 
D) glands. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 4

Long-term memories that are with you for a lifetime are called ________ memories.

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A) tertiary 
B) reflexive 
C) consolidated 
D) multilobar 
E) secondary 
A) tertiary 
B) reflexive 
C) consolidated 
D) multilobar 
E) secondary

Question 5

An inhaler used to treat airway constriction in asthma or allergy might contain a drug that

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A) activates β₁ adrenergic receptors. 
B) activates β₂ adrenergic receptors. 
C) activates muscarinic cholinergic receptors. 
D) blocks β₂ adrenergic receptors. 
E) activates β₂ adrenergic receptors or activates muscarinic cholinergic receptors. 
A) activates β₁ adrenergic receptors. 
B) activates β₂ adrenergic receptors. 
C) activates muscarinic cholinergic receptors. 
D) blocks β₂ adrenergic receptors. 
E) activates β₂ adrenergic receptors or activates muscarinic cholinergic receptors.

Question 6

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 to be affected by this injury?

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

Question 7

An autonomic plexus involves

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A) both sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers. 
B) ganglia within the abdominal and thoracic cavities. 
C) nerve networks. 
D) the solar plexus. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) both sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers. 
B) ganglia within the abdominal and thoracic cavities. 
C) nerve networks. 
D) the solar plexus. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 8

The integrative centers for autonomic activity are located in the

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A) cerebrum. 
B) thalamus. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) pituitary gland. 
E) hypothalamus. 
A) cerebrum. 
B) thalamus. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) pituitary gland. 
E) hypothalamus.

Question 9

The suprarenal medullae secrete

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A) medullin. 
B) epinephrine. 
C) norepinephrine. 
D) renin. 
E) both epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
A) medullin. 
B) epinephrine. 
C) norepinephrine. 
D) renin. 
E) both epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Question 10

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 11

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

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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 12

Visceral reflex arcs can bypass CNS neurons in ________ reflexes.

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A) short 
B) intermediate 
C) long 
D) hyper 
E) spinal 
A) short 
B) intermediate 
C) long 
D) hyper 
E) spinal

Question 13

Drugs that stimulate alpha receptors,causing constriction of peripheral vessels,are

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A) sympathetic blocking agents. 
B) sympathomimetic. 
C) parasympathetic blocking agents. 
D) parasympathomimetic. 
E) autonomic blocking agents. 
A) sympathetic blocking agents. 
B) sympathomimetic. 
C) parasympathetic blocking agents. 
D) parasympathomimetic. 
E) autonomic blocking agents.

Question 14

The inherited brain disorder Huntington's disease is caused by the destruction of basal nuclei that use different neurotransmitters.One neurotransmitter is ________ and the other is ________.

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A) acetylcholine; serotonin 
B) serotonin; norepinephrine 
C) norepinephrine; serotonin 
D) acetylcholine; GABA 
E) glutamate; serotonin 
A) acetylcholine; serotonin 
B) serotonin; norepinephrine 
C) norepinephrine; serotonin 
D) acetylcholine; GABA 
E) glutamate; serotonin

Question 15

Which of the following would be an example of higher-level control of autonomic function?

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A) gagging on food that does not appeal to you 
B) a violent coughing attack in response to an irritant 
C) increased heart rate when you see a person you fear 
D) dilation of the pupils when you enter a dark room 
E) increased salivation when you smell food that appeals to you 
A) gagging on food that does not appeal to you 
B) a violent coughing attack in response to an irritant 
C) increased heart rate when you see a person you fear 
D) dilation of the pupils when you enter a dark room 
E) increased salivation when you smell food that appeals to you

Question 16

Drugs that block nicotinic receptors would be

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A) sympathomimetic. 
B) parasympathomimetic. 
C) parasympathetic blocking agents. 
D) sympathetic blocking agents. 
E) autonomic blocking agents. 
A) sympathomimetic. 
B) parasympathomimetic. 
C) parasympathetic blocking agents. 
D) sympathetic blocking agents. 
E) autonomic blocking agents.

Question 17

Preganglionic fibers of parasympathetic nerves synapse on neurons located within ________ ganglia.

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A) somatic 
B) collateral 
C) contralateral 
D) intramural 
E) terminal 
A) somatic 
B) collateral 
C) contralateral 
D) intramural 
E) terminal

Question 18

Injury to the cervical sympathetic ganglia would affect the function of the

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A) heart. 
B) pupils. 
C) salivary glands. 
D) lungs. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) heart. 
B) pupils. 
C) salivary glands. 
D) lungs. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 19

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

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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 20

Drugs known as beta-blockers may be useful for treating

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A) constipation. 
B) diarrhea. 
C) excessive salivation. 
D) excessive heart rate. 
E) prostate disorders. 
A) constipation. 
B) diarrhea. 
C) excessive salivation. 
D) excessive heart rate. 
E) prostate disorders.

Exam 16: The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

In deep sleep,

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

Ganglionic neurons innervate such things as

Long-term memories that are with you for a lifetime are called ________ memories.

An inhaler used to treat airway constriction in asthma or allergy might contain a drug that

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 to be affected by this injury?

An autonomic plexus involves

The integrative centers for autonomic activity are located in the

The suprarenal medullae secrete

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

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

Visceral reflex arcs can bypass CNS neurons in ________ reflexes.

Drugs that stimulate alpha receptors,causing constriction of peripheral vessels,are

The inherited brain disorder Huntington's disease is caused by the destruction of basal nuclei that use different neurotransmitters.One neurotransmitter is ________ and the other is ________.

Which of the following would be an example of higher-level control of autonomic function?

Drugs that block nicotinic receptors would be

Preganglionic fibers of parasympathetic nerves synapse on neurons located within ________ ganglia.

Injury to the cervical sympathetic ganglia would affect the function of the

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

Drugs known as beta-blockers may be useful for treating

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