Question 1

Select the incorrect statement about the parasympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  It signals cardiac muscle and smooth muscle. 
B)  Its postganglionic fibers release norepinephrine. 
C)  Its preganglionic fibers release ACh. 
D)  Part of it originates in the brain. 
E)  Part of it originates in the sacral region of the spinal cord. 
A)  It signals cardiac muscle and smooth muscle. 
B)  Its postganglionic fibers release norepinephrine. 
C)  Its preganglionic fibers release ACh. 
D)  Part of it originates in the brain. 
E)  Part of it originates in the sacral region of the spinal cord.

Question 2

Which statement characterizes sympathetic activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood vessels with alpha receptors dilate. 
B)  the bronchioles constrict. 
C)  the pupils of the eye dilate. 
D)  the secretion of the sweat glands is inhibited. 
E)  the urinary bladder contracts and eliminates urine. 
A)  blood vessels with alpha receptors dilate. 
B)  the bronchioles constrict. 
C)  the pupils of the eye dilate. 
D)  the secretion of the sweat glands is inhibited. 
E)  the urinary bladder contracts and eliminates urine.

Question 3

An EPP is a graded potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The sympathetic nervous system is always excitatory to the organs it innervates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to:
-innervate sweat glands

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

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.
-calcium triggers release of acetylcholine

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 7

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply):
-Response to activation of this type of adrenergic receptor is usually excitatory.

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 8

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply):
-Bind primarily with epinephrine.

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 9

A(n) ____________________ neuron sends impulses away from the CNS.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ neuron sends impulses away from...

Question 10

The parasympathetic system is sometimes called "rest and _______."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The parasympathetic system is sometimes called "rest...

Question 11

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to:
-makes adjustments to the eye for far vision

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 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.
-acetylcholine diffuses across synapse and binds to receptor-channels on the muscle membrane

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 13

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.
-action potential propagated to axon terminal of motor neuron

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 14

In the absence of the autonomic nervous system motor activity of cardiac and smooth muscle would cease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sympathetic stimulation ____ heart rate and ____ the motility in the digestive tract.

Accepted Answer

A)  does not affect, decreases. 
B)  decreases, decreases. 
C)  decreases, increases. 
D)  increases, decreases. 
E)  increases, increases. 
A)  does not affect, decreases. 
B)  decreases, decreases. 
C)  decreases, increases. 
D)  increases, decreases. 
E)  increases, increases.

Question 16

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to:
-decreases exocrine activity of the pancreas

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 17

Acetylcholinesterase is stored in secretory vesicles in the motor end plate of the muscle fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the fate of ACh following binding to receptors?

Accepted Answer

A)  it remains bound causing continued excitement. 
B)  it is removed by the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. 
C)  it is actively reabsorbed the axon terminal. 
D)  it is passively reabsorbed by the muscle cell. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  it remains bound causing continued excitement. 
B)  it is removed by the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. 
C)  it is actively reabsorbed the axon terminal. 
D)  it is passively reabsorbed by the muscle cell. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 19

Sympathetic fibers issue from ________-________ regions of the spinal cord.	.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sympathetic fibers issue from ________-________ regions of...

Question 20

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply):
-Adrenergic receptor found primarily in the heart.

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

Select the incorrect statement about the parasympathetic nervous system.

Which statement characterizes sympathetic activity?

An EPP is a graded potential.

The sympathetic nervous system is always excitatory to the organs it innervates.

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -innervate sweat glands

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. -calcium triggers release of acetylcholine

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply): -Response to activation of this type of adrenergic receptor is usually excitatory.

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply): -Bind primarily with epinephrine.

A(n) ____________________ neuron sends impulses away from the CNS.

The parasympathetic system is sometimes called "rest and _______."

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -makes adjustments to the eye for far vision

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. -acetylcholine diffuses across synapse and binds to receptor-channels on the muscle membrane

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. -action potential propagated to axon terminal of motor neuron

In the absence of the autonomic nervous system motor activity of cardiac and smooth muscle would cease.

Sympathetic stimulation heart rate and the motility in the digestive tract.

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -decreases exocrine activity of the pancreas

Acetylcholinesterase is stored in secretory vesicles in the motor end plate of the muscle fiber.

What is the fate of ACh following binding to receptors?

Sympathetic fibers issue from - regions of the spinal cord. .

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply): -Adrenergic receptor found primarily in the heart.

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

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Exam 7: The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Select the incorrect statement about the parasympathetic nervous system.

Which statement characterizes sympathetic activity?

An EPP is a graded potential.

The sympathetic nervous system is always excitatory to the organs it innervates.

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -innervate sweat glands

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. -calcium triggers release of acetylcholine

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply): -Response to activation of this type of adrenergic receptor is usually excitatory.

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply): -Bind primarily with epinephrine.

A(n) ____________________ neuron sends impulses away from the CNS.

The parasympathetic system is sometimes called "rest and _______."

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -makes adjustments to the eye for far vision

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. -acetylcholine diffuses across synapse and binds to receptor-channels on the muscle membrane

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. -action potential propagated to axon terminal of motor neuron

In the absence of the autonomic nervous system motor activity of cardiac and smooth muscle would cease.

Sympathetic stimulation ____ heart rate and ____ the motility in the digestive tract.

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -decreases exocrine activity of the pancreas

Acetylcholinesterase is stored in secretory vesicles in the motor end plate of the muscle fiber.

What is the fate of ACh following binding to receptors?

Sympathetic fibers issue from ________-________ regions of the spinal cord. .

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply): -Adrenergic receptor found primarily in the heart.

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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Sympathetic stimulation heart rate and the motility in the digestive tract.

Sympathetic fibers issue from - regions of the spinal cord. .