Question 1

The autonomic nervous system is part of the somatic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All of the following release acetylcholine except

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic preganglionic fibers. 
B)  parasympathetic preganglionic fibers. 
C)  sympathetic postganglionic fibers. 
D)  parasympathetic postganglionic fibers. 
E)  motor neurons. 
A)  sympathetic preganglionic fibers. 
B)  parasympathetic preganglionic fibers. 
C)  sympathetic postganglionic fibers. 
D)  parasympathetic postganglionic fibers. 
E)  motor neurons.

Question 3

Parasympathetic fibers arise from cranial nerves ______, _______, _______, and _______. (give numbers of the nerves)	.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parasympathetic fibers arise from cranial nerves ______,...

Question 4

An EPP is similar to an EPSP as both are action potentials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which cell type does not release acetylcholine as its primary neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic preganglionic 
B)  sympathetic postganglionic. 
C)  parasympathetic preganglionic 
D)  sympathetic postganglionic 
E)  alpha motor neurons 
A)  sympathetic preganglionic 
B)  sympathetic postganglionic. 
C)  parasympathetic preganglionic 
D)  sympathetic postganglionic 
E)  alpha motor neurons

Question 6

Which of the following is the final signaling step following impulse conduction along the axon terminal?

Accepted Answer

A)  ACh binds with receptors on the muscle cell membrane, opening sodium channels. 
B)  ACh diffuses across the cleft of the junction. 
C)  ACh is released by exocytosis. 
D)  calcium diffuses into the terminal button. 
E)  voltage-gated channels for calcium are opened. 
A)  ACh binds with receptors on the muscle cell membrane, opening sodium channels. 
B)  ACh diffuses across the cleft of the junction. 
C)  ACh is released by exocytosis. 
D)  calcium diffuses into the terminal button. 
E)  voltage-gated channels for calcium are opened.

Question 7

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.
-acetylcholinesterase in the synapse degrades acetylcholine to stop muscle cell response

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 8

Nicotinic and muscarinic receptors are the two kinds of adrenergic receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Botulism is caused by a toxin from the bacterium of the group (genus)

Accepted Answer

A)  Clostridium. 
B)  Escherichia. 
C)  Salmonella. 
D)  Staphylococcus. 
E)  Streptococcus. 
A)  Clostridium. 
B)  Escherichia. 
C)  Salmonella. 
D)  Staphylococcus. 
E)  Streptococcus.

Question 10

Select the correct statement about efferent neurons.

Accepted Answer

A)  their cell bodies are located in dorsal root ganglia. 
B)  they are part of a two-neuron chain in the autonomic nervous system. 
C)  they arise peripherally at a receptor. 
D)  they send information toward the central nervous system. 
E)  they signal only skeletal muscles. 
A)  their cell bodies are located in dorsal root ganglia. 
B)  they are part of a two-neuron chain in the autonomic nervous system. 
C)  they arise peripherally at a receptor. 
D)  they send information toward the central nervous system. 
E)  they signal only skeletal muscles.

Question 11

The parasympathetic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A)  has long preganglionic fibers that end on terminal ganglia, which lie in or near the effector organ. 
B)  dominates in quiet, relaxed situations. 
C)  releases a postganglionic neurotransmitter that binds with muscarinic receptors. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  has long preganglionic fibers that end on terminal ganglia, which lie in or near the effector organ. 
B)  dominates in quiet, relaxed situations. 
C)  releases a postganglionic neurotransmitter that binds with muscarinic receptors. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 12

Parasympathetic system dilates blood vessels going to this structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  sweat glands 
B)  brain 
C)  eye. 
D)  liver. 
E)  erectile tissues. 
A)  sweat glands 
B)  brain 
C)  eye. 
D)  liver. 
E)  erectile tissues.

Question 13

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.
-Predominates in relaxed situations.

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 14

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply):
-Bind with acetylcholine released from all autonomic preganglionic fibers.

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 15

Which type of drug would be used to treat an overactive bladder? One that

Accepted Answer

A)  blocks NE 
B)  decreases the action of the sympathetic system 
C)  increases the action of the parasympathetic system 
D)  blocks acetylcholine 
E)  none of the above 
A)  blocks NE 
B)  decreases the action of the sympathetic system 
C)  increases the action of the parasympathetic system 
D)  blocks acetylcholine 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

The overall functioning of the ANS contributes to

Accepted Answer

A)  conservation of energy resources when stress levels are low. 
B)  mobilization of energy reserves when stress levels are high. 
C)  suppression of non-vital activities when stress levels are high. 
D)  homeostasis. 
E)  all these answers. 
A)  conservation of energy resources when stress levels are low. 
B)  mobilization of energy reserves when stress levels are high. 
C)  suppression of non-vital activities when stress levels are high. 
D)  homeostasis. 
E)  all these answers.

Question 17

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to:
-fibers issue from sacral nerves

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 18

Acetylcholinesterase

Accepted Answer

A)  has enhanced activity from organophosphates. 
B)  inactivates a neurotransmitter. 
C)  is a neurotransmitter. 
D)  stimulates an excitatory postsynaptic potential. 
E)  triggers the release of sodium into postsynaptic cells. 
A)  has enhanced activity from organophosphates. 
B)  inactivates a neurotransmitter. 
C)  is a neurotransmitter. 
D)  stimulates an excitatory postsynaptic potential. 
E)  triggers the release of sodium into postsynaptic cells.

Question 19

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.
-Originates in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the CNS.

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 20

Match chemical with correct characteristic.
-Inhibit acetylcholinesterase.

Accepted Answer

A) myasthenia gravis 
B) black widow spider venom 
C) curare 
D) Clostridium botulinum toxin 
E) organophosphates 
A) myasthenia gravis 
B) black widow spider venom 
C) curare 
D) Clostridium botulinum toxin 
E) organophosphates

The autonomic nervous system is part of the somatic nervous system.

All of the following release acetylcholine except

Parasympathetic fibers arise from cranial nerves __, _, _, and ___. (give numbers of the nerves) .

An EPP is similar to an EPSP as both are action potentials.

Which cell type does not release acetylcholine as its primary neurotransmitter?

Which of the following is the final signaling step following impulse conduction along the axon terminal?

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. -acetylcholinesterase in the synapse degrades acetylcholine to stop muscle cell response

Nicotinic and muscarinic receptors are the two kinds of adrenergic receptors.

Botulism is caused by a toxin from the bacterium of the group (genus)

Select the correct statement about efferent neurons.

The parasympathetic nervous system

Parasympathetic system dilates blood vessels going to this structure.

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. -Predominates in relaxed situations.

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply): -Bind with acetylcholine released from all autonomic preganglionic fibers.

Which type of drug would be used to treat an overactive bladder? One that

The overall functioning of the ANS contributes to

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -fibers issue from sacral nerves

Acetylcholinesterase

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. -Originates in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the CNS.

Match chemical with correct characteristic. -Inhibit acetylcholinesterase.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

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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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The Endocrine System

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Exam 7: The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

The autonomic nervous system is part of the somatic nervous system.

All of the following release acetylcholine except

Parasympathetic fibers arise from cranial nerves ______, _______, _______, and _______. (give numbers of the nerves) .

An EPP is similar to an EPSP as both are action potentials.

Which cell type does not release acetylcholine as its primary neurotransmitter?

Which of the following is the final signaling step following impulse conduction along the axon terminal?

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. -acetylcholinesterase in the synapse degrades acetylcholine to stop muscle cell response

Nicotinic and muscarinic receptors are the two kinds of adrenergic receptors.

Botulism is caused by a toxin from the bacterium of the group (genus)

Select the correct statement about efferent neurons.

The parasympathetic nervous system

Parasympathetic system dilates blood vessels going to this structure.

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. -Predominates in relaxed situations.

Indicate the characteristics of the types of autonomic receptors using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply): -Bind with acetylcholine released from all autonomic preganglionic fibers.

Which type of drug would be used to treat an overactive bladder? One that

The overall functioning of the ANS contributes to

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -fibers issue from sacral nerves

Acetylcholinesterase

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. -Originates in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the CNS.

Match chemical with correct characteristic. -Inhibit acetylcholinesterase.

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

Filters

Parasympathetic fibers arise from cranial nerves __, _, _, and ___. (give numbers of the nerves) .