Question 1

The thoracolumbar division of the ANS is also called the ________ division.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The thoracolumbar division of the ANS is...

Question 2

Irregular and unpredictable vasoconstriction in the fingertips and toes (such as occurs in Raynaud's syndrome)would most likely be caused by

Accepted Answer

A) insufficient vasomotor responses by the sympathetic nervous system. 
B) irregular and unpredictable responses by the parasympathetic division. 
C) both local and systemic defects in sympathetic response controlling muscle tone in vessel walls. 
D) defective control of blood pressure by both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) insufficient vasomotor responses by the sympathetic nervous system. 
B) irregular and unpredictable responses by the parasympathetic division. 
C) both local and systemic defects in sympathetic response controlling muscle tone in vessel walls. 
D) defective control of blood pressure by both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 3

Which of the following terms are acceptable alternate names for the sympathetic chain ganglia

Accepted Answer

A) lateral ganglia 
B) splanchnic ganglia 
C) collateral ganglia 
D) otic ganglia 
E) submandibular ganglia 
A) lateral ganglia 
B) splanchnic ganglia 
C) collateral ganglia 
D) otic ganglia 
E) submandibular ganglia

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Grey rami

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Lumbar spl

Question 6

The neuroeffector synapse of a postganglionic sympathetic neuron ends in a large branching network with enlarged areas called

Accepted Answer

A) synaptic knobs. 
B) terminal arborizations. 
C) varicosities. 
D) adrenergic endplates. 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) synaptic knobs. 
B) terminal arborizations. 
C) varicosities. 
D) adrenergic endplates. 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 7

The major divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)include

Accepted Answer

A) the conscious and unconscious nervous systems. 
B) the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. 
C) pre- and postganglionic fibers. 
D) the voluntary and involuntary divisions. 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) the conscious and unconscious nervous systems. 
B) the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. 
C) pre- and postganglionic fibers. 
D) the voluntary and involuntary divisions. 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 8

General functions of the parasympathetic division include

Accepted Answer

A) pupillary constriction. 
B) secretion by digestive glands. 
C) secretion of hormones that promote nutrient absorption by peripheral cells. 
D) constriction of the respiratory passageways. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) pupillary constriction. 
B) secretion by digestive glands. 
C) secretion of hormones that promote nutrient absorption by peripheral cells. 
D) constriction of the respiratory passageways. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 9

Preganglionic sympathetic fibers that innervate the abdominopelvic viscera synapse within ________ ganglia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Preganglionic sympathetic fibers that innervate the abdominopelvic...

Question 10

In the autonomic nervous system two neurons are used outside of the CNS, whereas in the somatic nervous system ________ neuron(s)are used outside of the CNS.

Accepted Answer

A) zero 
B) one 
C) three 
D) four 
E) ten 
A) zero 
B) one 
C) three 
D) four 
E) ten

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 17.2
   
Using the figure...

Question 12

A patient is about to undergo major surgery. Two hours before the surgery is scheduled to begin the patient experiences "jitters," an elevated heart rate and blood pressure, increased rate of breathing, and cold sweats. What is happening

Accepted Answer

The events indicate the patien

Question 13

Classes of sympathetic receptors include

Accepted Answer

A) stimulatory and inhibitory. 
B) alpha and beta. 
C) specialized and generalized. 
D) gamma and delta. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) stimulatory and inhibitory. 
B) alpha and beta. 
C) specialized and generalized. 
D) gamma and delta. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 14

Complex sympathetic and parasympathetic reflexes are coordinated by specific processing centers in the medulla, which include

Accepted Answer

A) vasomotorcenter. 
B) cardiac center. 
C) swallowing center. 
D) vomiting and coughing centers. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) vasomotorcenter. 
B) cardiac center. 
C) swallowing center. 
D) vomiting and coughing centers. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 15

Both alpha and beta receptors are stimulated by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Both alpha and beta receptors are stimulated...

Question 16

The parasympathetic division of the ANS includes

Accepted Answer

A) preganglionic neurons in the lumbar segments of the spinal cord. 
B) ganglionic neurons in the parasympathetic chain. 
C) preganglionic neurons in the brain stem. 
D) neurons with a greater range of effects upon the target organs than have the neurons of the sympathetic division. 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) preganglionic neurons in the lumbar segments of the spinal cord. 
B) ganglionic neurons in the parasympathetic chain. 
C) preganglionic neurons in the brain stem. 
D) neurons with a greater range of effects upon the target organs than have the neurons of the sympathetic division. 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 17

Which of the following is innervated only by the sympathetic division of the ANS

Accepted Answer

A) heart 
B) digestive system 
C) lungs 
D) esophagus 
E) sweat glands 
A) heart 
B) digestive system 
C) lungs 
D) esophagus 
E) sweat glands

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 17.3
   
Using the figure...

Question 19

A person who has difficulty swallowing is diagnosed as having esophageal achalasia, a condition that involves the ANS. What division and action would you expect to be the cause of this problem

Accepted Answer

A) parasympathetic, which causes excessive and irregular esophageal contraction 
B) sympathetic, which causes too-rapid peristaltic movement of the esophagus 
C) a defect in the sympathetic swallowing center that coordinates esophageal contraction 
D) defects in both sympathetic and parasympathetic responses, causing esophageal spasms 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) parasympathetic, which causes excessive and irregular esophageal contraction 
B) sympathetic, which causes too-rapid peristaltic movement of the esophagus 
C) a defect in the sympathetic swallowing center that coordinates esophageal contraction 
D) defects in both sympathetic and parasympathetic responses, causing esophageal spasms 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 17.1
   
Using the figure...

Exam 17: The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

The thoracolumbar division of the ANS is also called the ________ division.

Irregular and unpredictable vasoconstriction in the fingertips and toes (such as occurs in Raynaud's syndrome)would most likely be caused by

Which of the following terms are acceptable alternate names for the sympathetic chain ganglia

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

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

The neuroeffector synapse of a postganglionic sympathetic neuron ends in a large branching network with enlarged areas called

The major divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)include

General functions of the parasympathetic division include

Preganglionic sympathetic fibers that innervate the abdominopelvic viscera synapse within ________ ganglia.

In the autonomic nervous system two neurons are used outside of the CNS, whereas in the somatic nervous system ________ neuron(s)are used outside of the CNS.

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

A patient is about to undergo major surgery. Two hours before the surgery is scheduled to begin the patient experiences "jitters," an elevated heart rate and blood pressure, increased rate of breathing, and cold sweats. What is happening

Classes of sympathetic receptors include

Complex sympathetic and parasympathetic reflexes are coordinated by specific processing centers in the medulla, which include

Both alpha and beta receptors are stimulated by ________.

The parasympathetic division of the ANS includes

Which of the following is innervated only by the sympathetic division of the ANS

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

A person who has difficulty swallowing is diagnosed as having esophageal achalasia, a condition that involves the ANS. What division and action would you expect to be the cause of this problem

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

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