Question 1

Tissue responses to neurotransmitters

Accepted Answer

A) are always excitatory. 
B) result from opening ion channels. 
C) are always inhibitory. 
D) vary depending upon the response of the membrane receptor to the presence of the neurotransmitter. 
E) result from the formation of second messengers. 
A) are always excitatory. 
B) result from opening ion channels. 
C) are always inhibitory. 
D) vary depending upon the response of the membrane receptor to the presence of the neurotransmitter. 
E) result from the formation of second messengers.

Question 2

Figure 17.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label I: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 17.2
   
Using the figure...

Question 3

Which of the following may be released by cells of the sympathetic division

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) norepinephrine 
C) ACh 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) epinephrine 
B) norepinephrine 
C) ACh 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 4

Both divisions of the autonomic nervous system affect target organs through the controlled release of chemicals known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Both divisions of the autonomic nervous system...

Question 5

Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers synapse on neurons of ________ ganglia.

Accepted Answer

terminal o

Question 6

The pathway of the sacral parasympathetic nerves

Accepted Answer

A) joins the ventral roots of the spinal nerves. 
B) forms distinct pelvic nerves that innervate intramural ganglia. 
C) innervates the skin through the abdominal wall. 
D) sends fibers directly and independently to the urogenital organs. 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) joins the ventral roots of the spinal nerves. 
B) forms distinct pelvic nerves that innervate intramural ganglia. 
C) innervates the skin through the abdominal wall. 
D) sends fibers directly and independently to the urogenital organs. 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 7

In the autonomic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) the lower motor neuron directly controls the effector organ. 
B) there is always a synapse located between the CNS and the effector organ. 
C) motor neurons do not synapse but are connected by communicating junctions. 
D) some motor neurons release both ACh and NE. 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) the lower motor neuron directly controls the effector organ. 
B) there is always a synapse located between the CNS and the effector organ. 
C) motor neurons do not synapse but are connected by communicating junctions. 
D) some motor neurons release both ACh and NE. 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 8

The sympathetic division of the ANS differs from the parasympathetic division of the ANS in that

Accepted Answer

A) the sympathetic system promotes rest, relaxation, repose, and nutrient uptake, while the parasympathetic system increases alertness and metabolism. 
B) the postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic system are relatively longer than those of the parasympathetic system. 
C) the sympathetic system has relatively longer preganglionic fibers than does the parasympathetic system. 
D) the sympathetic system is less divergent than is the parasympathetic. 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) the sympathetic system promotes rest, relaxation, repose, and nutrient uptake, while the parasympathetic system increases alertness and metabolism. 
B) the postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic system are relatively longer than those of the parasympathetic system. 
C) the sympathetic system has relatively longer preganglionic fibers than does the parasympathetic system. 
D) the sympathetic system is less divergent than is the parasympathetic. 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 9

Figure 17.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label W: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 17.2
   
Using the figure...

Question 10

Figure 17.1
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label X: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

Liver and

Question 11

Figure 17.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label D: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 17.2
   
Using the figure...

Question 12

Blood flow to skeletal muscles is controlled by the distribution of ________ fibers of the sympathetic division of the ANS.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blood flow to skeletal muscles is controlled...

Question 13

Preganglionic neurons send their axons to synapse on ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Preganglionic neurons send their axons to synapse...

Question 14

What type of activity by the ANS gives a person a burst of energy

Accepted Answer

A) The sympathetic division decreases peripheral blood pressure. 
B) The sympathetic division increases the release of glucose from the liver. 
C) Parasympathetic stimulation constricts the pupil of the eye. 
D) The parasympathetic division causes increased motility of the stomach. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) The sympathetic division decreases peripheral blood pressure. 
B) The sympathetic division increases the release of glucose from the liver. 
C) Parasympathetic stimulation constricts the pupil of the eye. 
D) The parasympathetic division causes increased motility of the stomach. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 15

Irritation of the digestive lining activates the ________ reflex, which reverses the pattern of movement of the smooth muscle in the walls of the stomach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Irritation of the digestive lining activates the...

Question 16

Figure 17.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label H: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 17.3
   
Using the figure...

Question 17

Compare the neurotransmitters of the neurons in the two divisions of the ANS.

Accepted Answer

All preganglionic autonomic fibers relea

Question 18

Norepinephrine released from the sympathetic fibers is usually

Accepted Answer

A) inhibitory. 
B) reverberating. 
C) excitatory. 
D) long lasting. 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) inhibitory. 
B) reverberating. 
C) excitatory. 
D) long lasting. 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 19

Most ganglia of the ANS are paired; however, the ________ are unpaired.

Accepted Answer

A) collateral ganglia 
B) sympathetic chain ganglia 
C) suprarenal medullae 
D) otic ganglia 
E) pterygopalatine ganglia 
A) collateral ganglia 
B) sympathetic chain ganglia 
C) suprarenal medullae 
D) otic ganglia 
E) pterygopalatine ganglia

Question 20

Figure 17.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label Q: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 17.2
   
Using the figure...

Exam 17: The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

Tissue responses to neurotransmitters

Figure 17.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label I: ______________________________

Which of the following may be released by cells of the sympathetic division

Both divisions of the autonomic nervous system affect target organs through the controlled release of chemicals known as ________.

Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers synapse on neurons of ________ ganglia.

The pathway of the sacral parasympathetic nerves

In the autonomic nervous system

The sympathetic division of the ANS differs from the parasympathetic division of the ANS in that

Figure 17.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label W: ______________________________

Figure 17.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label X: ______________________________

Figure 17.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label D: ______________________________

Blood flow to skeletal muscles is controlled by the distribution of ________ fibers of the sympathetic division of the ANS.

Preganglionic neurons send their axons to synapse on ________.

What type of activity by the ANS gives a person a burst of energy

Irritation of the digestive lining activates the ________ reflex, which reverses the pattern of movement of the smooth muscle in the walls of the stomach.

Figure 17.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label H: ______________________________

Compare the neurotransmitters of the neurons in the two divisions of the ANS.

Norepinephrine released from the sympathetic fibers is usually

Most ganglia of the ANS are paired; however, the ________ are unpaired.

Figure 17.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label Q: ______________________________

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