Question 1

Where is the cardiac plexus in the figure?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) H 
D) I 
E) J 
A) A 
B) B 
C) H 
D) I 
E) J

Question 2

The chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla possess this type of receptor which makes them responsive to the ACh released by preganglionic sympathetic neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) muscarinic receptors 
B) nicotinic receptors 
C) β₁-adrenergic 
D) β₂-adrenergic 
E) β₃-adrenergic 
A) muscarinic receptors 
B) nicotinic receptors 
C) β₁-adrenergic 
D) β₂-adrenergic 
E) β₃-adrenergic

Question 3

Where is the left vagus (X)nerve in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) C 
C) D 
D) F 
E) G 
A) A 
B) C 
C) D 
D) F 
E) G

Question 4

A postganglionic neuron in the ANS

Accepted Answer

A) releases neurotransmitter that binds to the effector cell. 
B) is the first part of an autonomic motor pathway. 
C) has its cell body in the brain or spinal cord. 
D) has its axons exiting the CNS through cranial nerves. 
E) carries information into the sympathetic chain ganglia. 
A) releases neurotransmitter that binds to the effector cell. 
B) is the first part of an autonomic motor pathway. 
C) has its cell body in the brain or spinal cord. 
D) has its axons exiting the CNS through cranial nerves. 
E) carries information into the sympathetic chain ganglia.

Question 5

Stimulation of these areas of the hypothalamus would result in decreased heart rate,lower blood pressure,constriction of the pupils,and increased digestive activity.

Accepted Answer

A) posterior and lateral areas 
B) posterior and medial areas 
C) anterior and lateral areas 
D) anterior and medial areas 
E) any area of the hypothalamus 
A) posterior and lateral areas 
B) posterior and medial areas 
C) anterior and lateral areas 
D) anterior and medial areas 
E) any area of the hypothalamus

Question 6

The two main neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system are

Accepted Answer

A) nicotine and adrenaline. 
B) muscarine and acetylcholine. 
C) norepinephrine and muscarine. 
D) norepinephrine and acetylcholine. 
E) somatostatin and nicotine. 
A) nicotine and adrenaline. 
B) muscarine and acetylcholine. 
C) norepinephrine and muscarine. 
D) norepinephrine and acetylcholine. 
E) somatostatin and nicotine.

Question 7

Parasympathetic innervation of the liver occurs through

Accepted Answer

A) cranial nerve III. 
B) cranial nerve VII. 
C) cranial nerve IX. 
D) cranial nerve X. 
E) pelvic splanchnic nerve. 
A) cranial nerve III. 
B) cranial nerve VII. 
C) cranial nerve IX. 
D) cranial nerve X. 
E) pelvic splanchnic nerve.

Question 8

Which ganglion supplies the stomach with postganglionic neurons?

Accepted Answer

A) Middle cervical ganglion 
B) Inferior cervical ganglion 
C) Celiac ganglion 
D) Inferior mesenteric ganglion 
E) Ciliary ganglion 
A) Middle cervical ganglion 
B) Inferior cervical ganglion 
C) Celiac ganglion 
D) Inferior mesenteric ganglion 
E) Ciliary ganglion

Question 9

The superior mesenteric ganglion receives nervous input from the

Accepted Answer

A) lesser splanchnic nerve. 
B) least splanchnic nerve. 
C) celiac ganglion. 
D) inferior mesenteric ganglion. 
E) lumbar splanchnic nerve. 
A) lesser splanchnic nerve. 
B) least splanchnic nerve. 
C) celiac ganglion. 
D) inferior mesenteric ganglion. 
E) lumbar splanchnic nerve.

Question 10

One of the main differences between a somatic reflex and autonomic reflex is the type of effectors that are activated.The effectors in somatic reflexes are _______,while the effectors in autonomic reflexes are _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) skeletal muscles;smooth muscle,cardiac muscle,and glands 
B) striated muscles;smooth muscle and glands 
C) skeletal muscles and glands;smooth muscle and cardiac muscle 
D) glands;skeletal muscles,smooth muscle,and cardiac muscle 
E) skeletal muscles;smooth muscle only 
A) skeletal muscles;smooth muscle,cardiac muscle,and glands 
B) striated muscles;smooth muscle and glands 
C) skeletal muscles and glands;smooth muscle and cardiac muscle 
D) glands;skeletal muscles,smooth muscle,and cardiac muscle 
E) skeletal muscles;smooth muscle only

Question 11

Which of the following responses is NOT caused by activation of the sympathetic division?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased heart rate 
B) Airway constriction 
C) Decreased blood flow to kidneys and gastrointestinal tract 
D) Increased blood flow to skeletal muscle,cardiac muscle,liver and fat 
E) Increased blood glucose level 
A) Increased heart rate 
B) Airway constriction 
C) Decreased blood flow to kidneys and gastrointestinal tract 
D) Increased blood flow to skeletal muscle,cardiac muscle,liver and fat 
E) Increased blood glucose level

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT describe the parasympathetic division of the ANS?

Accepted Answer

A) Long preganglionic neurons 
B) Synapses with smooth muscle in blood vessels walls 
C) Vagus nerve output 
D) Ganglia found near visceral effectors 
E) Sacral spinal cord output 
A) Long preganglionic neurons 
B) Synapses with smooth muscle in blood vessels walls 
C) Vagus nerve output 
D) Ganglia found near visceral effectors 
E) Sacral spinal cord output

Question 13

Where is the aorticorenal ganglion in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) C 
B) D 
C) E 
D) F 
E) G 
A) C 
B) D 
C) E 
D) F 
E) G

Question 14

Autonomic tone is regulated by the

Accepted Answer

A) medulla oblongata. 
B) cerebellum. 
C) cerebrum. 
D) vermis. 
E) hypothalamus. 
A) medulla oblongata. 
B) cerebellum. 
C) cerebrum. 
D) vermis. 
E) hypothalamus.

Question 15

Where is the greater splanchnic nerve in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) E 
E) G 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) E 
E) G

Question 16

What type of nervous system pathway is shown in the figure?

Accepted Answer

A) Somatic motor pathway 
B) Somatic sensory pathway 
C) Autonomic motor pathway 
D) Autonomic sensory pathway 
E) None of these choices 
A) Somatic motor pathway 
B) Somatic sensory pathway 
C) Autonomic motor pathway 
D) Autonomic sensory pathway 
E) None of these choices

Question 17

Which neurotransmitter is released by the preganglionic neuron at the autonomic ganglion in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) Norepinephrine 
B) Acetylcholine 
C) Epinephrine 
D) Dopamine 
E) Serotonin 
A) Norepinephrine 
B) Acetylcholine 
C) Epinephrine 
D) Dopamine 
E) Serotonin

Question 18

Where is the esophageal plexus in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) D 
D) C 
E) G 
A) A 
B) B 
C) D 
D) C 
E) G

Question 19

Where is the hypogastric plexus in the figure?

Accepted Answer

A) J 
B) K 
C) D 
D) F 
E) N 
A) J 
B) K 
C) D 
D) F 
E) N

Question 20

Which neurotransmitter is released at the gland by the preganglionic neuron in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) Norepinephrine 
B) Acetylcholine 
C) Epinephrine 
D) Dopamine 
E) Serotonin 
A) Norepinephrine 
B) Acetylcholine 
C) Epinephrine 
D) Dopamine 
E) Serotonin

Exam 15: The Autonomic Nervous System

Where is the cardiac plexus in the figure?

The chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla possess this type of receptor which makes them responsive to the ACh released by preganglionic sympathetic neurons.

Where is the left vagus (X)nerve in the diagram?

A postganglionic neuron in the ANS

Stimulation of these areas of the hypothalamus would result in decreased heart rate,lower blood pressure,constriction of the pupils,and increased digestive activity.

The two main neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system are

Parasympathetic innervation of the liver occurs through

Which ganglion supplies the stomach with postganglionic neurons?

The superior mesenteric ganglion receives nervous input from the

One of the main differences between a somatic reflex and autonomic reflex is the type of effectors that are activated.The effectors in somatic reflexes are _______,while the effectors in autonomic reflexes are _______________.

Which of the following responses is NOT caused by activation of the sympathetic division?

Which of the following does NOT describe the parasympathetic division of the ANS?

Where is the aorticorenal ganglion in the diagram?

Autonomic tone is regulated by the

Where is the greater splanchnic nerve in the diagram?

What type of nervous system pathway is shown in the figure?

Which neurotransmitter is released by the preganglionic neuron at the autonomic ganglion in the diagram?

Where is the esophageal plexus in the diagram?

Where is the hypogastric plexus in the figure?

Which neurotransmitter is released at the gland by the preganglionic neuron in the diagram?

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory, Motor and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: The Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics

The Lymphatic System, Nonspecific Resistance to Disease, and Immunity

The Digestive System

Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

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