Question 1

Compare and contrast the various types of autonomic receptors.

Accepted Answer

Nicotinic and muscarinic receptors both

Question 2

Binding of ____________________ to nicotinic receptors is always excitatory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Binding of ____________________ to nicotinic receptors is...

Question 3

Dual innervation of organs by both branches of the autonomic nervous system allows a fine degree of control over these organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following does not characterize the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It promotes responses that prepare the body for strenuous physical activity. 
B)  It is part of the autonomic nervous system. 
C)  It has norepinephrine as its postganglionic neurotransmitter. 
D)  It is always excitatory (that is, it increases the activity in every tissue it innervates). 
E)  It is part of the efferent division of the peripheral nervous system. 
A)  It promotes responses that prepare the body for strenuous physical activity. 
B)  It is part of the autonomic nervous system. 
C)  It has norepinephrine as its postganglionic neurotransmitter. 
D)  It is always excitatory (that is, it increases the activity in every tissue it innervates). 
E)  It is part of the efferent division of the peripheral nervous system.

Question 5

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to:
-dilation of blood vessels to penis and clitoris

Accepted Answer

A) the parasympathetic division 
B) the sympathetic division 
C) both parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions 
A) the parasympathetic division 
B) the sympathetic division 
C) both parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions

Question 6

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to:
-considered part of the PNS

Accepted Answer

A) the parasympathetic division 
B) the sympathetic division 
C) both parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions 
A) the parasympathetic division 
B) the sympathetic division 
C) both parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions

Question 7

Describe the importance of afferent visceral information in normal ANS function.

Accepted Answer

Visceral afferent information is used to

Question 8

Action potentials are transmitted on a one-to-one basis at both a neuromuscular junction and a synapse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Curare

Accepted Answer

A)  strongly binds to acetylcholine receptor sites. 
B)  inhibits acetylcholinesterase. 
C)  is found in pesticides and military nerve gases. 
D)  two of these answers. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  strongly binds to acetylcholine receptor sites. 
B)  inhibits acetylcholinesterase. 
C)  is found in pesticides and military nerve gases. 
D)  two of these answers. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 10

A sympathetic agonist drug would cause a faster heart rate and dilated pupils.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to:
-constricts digestive sphincters

Accepted Answer

A) the parasympathetic division 
B) the sympathetic division 
C) both parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions 
A) the parasympathetic division 
B) the sympathetic division 
C) both parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions

Question 12

The autonomic nervous system is the part of the peripheral nervous system that regulates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system are the ____________________ nervous system, which dominates in fight-or-flight situations, and the ____________________ nervous system, which dominates in quiet, relaxed situations.

Accepted Answer

sympatheti

Question 14

Depolarization of the motor end plate results from more ____________________ ions entering the cell than ____________________ ions leaving the cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Depolarization of the motor end plate results...

Question 15

MATCHING
Indicate which part of the autonomic nervous system is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code.
-Innervates skeletal muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) sympathetic nervous system 
B) parasympathetic nervous system 
C) both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system 
D) somatic system 
A) sympathetic nervous system 
B) parasympathetic nervous system 
C) both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system 
D) somatic system

Question 16

Most innervated blood vessels receive only sympathetic nerve fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Sympathetic postganglionic fibers are longer than parasympathetic postganglionic fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply):
-Found on effector cell membranes.

Accepted Answer

A) nicotinic receptors 
B) muscarinic receptors 
C) alpha receptors 
D) Beta 1 receptors 
E) Beta 2 receptors 
A) nicotinic receptors 
B) muscarinic receptors 
C) alpha receptors 
D) Beta 1 receptors 
E) Beta 2 receptors

Question 19

The accompanying figure relates to events at the neuromuscular junction. Match the steps highlighted in the figure (steps 1-9) with the statements using the letter key below.
-end-plate potential induces opening of voltage-gated sodium channels

Accepted Answer

A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4 
E) Step 5
F)Step 6
G)Step 7
H)Step 8
I)Step 9 
A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4 
E) Step 5
F)Step 6
G)Step 7
H)Step 8
I)Step 9

Question 20

Action potentials are initiated at the motor end-plate region of skeletal muscle fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Compare and contrast the various types of autonomic receptors.

Binding of ____________________ to nicotinic receptors is always excitatory.

Dual innervation of organs by both branches of the autonomic nervous system allows a fine degree of control over these organs.

Which of the following does not characterize the sympathetic nervous system?

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -dilation of blood vessels to penis and clitoris

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -considered part of the PNS

Describe the importance of afferent visceral information in normal ANS function.

Action potentials are transmitted on a one-to-one basis at both a neuromuscular junction and a synapse.

Curare

A sympathetic agonist drug would cause a faster heart rate and dilated pupils.

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -constricts digestive sphincters

The autonomic nervous system is the part of the peripheral nervous system that regulates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system are the nervous system, which dominates in fight-or-flight situations, and the nervous system, which dominates in quiet, relaxed situations.

Depolarization of the motor end plate results from more ions entering the cell than ions leaving the cell.

MATCHING Indicate which part of the autonomic nervous system is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code. -Innervates skeletal muscle.

Most innervated blood vessels receive only sympathetic nerve fibers.

Sympathetic postganglionic fibers are longer than parasympathetic postganglionic fibers.

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply): -Found on effector cell membranes.

The accompanying figure relates to events at the neuromuscular junction. Match the steps highlighted in the figure (steps 1-9) with the statements using the letter key below. -end-plate potential induces opening of voltage-gated sodium channels

Action potentials are initiated at the motor end-plate region of skeletal muscle fibers.

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The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

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Exam 7: The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Compare and contrast the various types of autonomic receptors.

Binding of ____________________ to nicotinic receptors is always excitatory.

Dual innervation of organs by both branches of the autonomic nervous system allows a fine degree of control over these organs.

Which of the following does not characterize the sympathetic nervous system?

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -dilation of blood vessels to penis and clitoris

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -considered part of the PNS

Describe the importance of afferent visceral information in normal ANS function.

Action potentials are transmitted on a one-to-one basis at both a neuromuscular junction and a synapse.

Curare

A sympathetic agonist drug would cause a faster heart rate and dilated pupils.

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -constricts digestive sphincters

The autonomic nervous system is the part of the peripheral nervous system that regulates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system are the ____________________ nervous system, which dominates in fight-or-flight situations, and the ____________________ nervous system, which dominates in quiet, relaxed situations.

Depolarization of the motor end plate results from more ____________________ ions entering the cell than ____________________ ions leaving the cell.

MATCHING Indicate which part of the autonomic nervous system is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code. -Innervates skeletal muscle.

Most innervated blood vessels receive only sympathetic nerve fibers.

Sympathetic postganglionic fibers are longer than parasympathetic postganglionic fibers.

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply): -Found on effector cell membranes.

The accompanying figure relates to events at the neuromuscular junction. Match the steps highlighted in the figure (steps 1-9) with the statements using the letter key below. -end-plate potential induces opening of voltage-gated sodium channels

Action potentials are initiated at the motor end-plate region of skeletal muscle fibers.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

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The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system are the nervous system, which dominates in fight-or-flight situations, and the nervous system, which dominates in quiet, relaxed situations.

Depolarization of the motor end plate results from more ions entering the cell than ions leaving the cell.