Question 1

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to:
-causes bladder emptying

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 2

Myasthenia gravis

Accepted Answer

A)  is an autoimmune disease. 
B)  occurs when the terminal-button vesicles are unable to release adequate amounts of acetylcholine. 
C)  can be treated with a drug that temporarily inhibits acetylcholinesterase. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  is an autoimmune disease. 
B)  occurs when the terminal-button vesicles are unable to release adequate amounts of acetylcholine. 
C)  can be treated with a drug that temporarily inhibits acetylcholinesterase. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 3

The preganglionic fibers of the autonomic nervous system are cholinergic fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Alpha and beta are two kinds of ____________________ receptors that bind the neurotransmitter ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alpha and beta are two kinds of...

Question 5

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.
-sodium movement into the cell brings the muscle to threshold

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 6

The terminals of both autonomic nerve fibers and motor neurons end in a single, enlarged knoblike structure that releases neurotransmitter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Parasympathetic activation of sweat glands occurs to help reduce body temperatures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The sympathetic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A)  is part of the somatic nervous system. 
B)  has cholinergic preganglionic and adrenergic postganglionic fibers. 
C)  originates in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord. 
D)  both (b) and (c) above. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  is part of the somatic nervous system. 
B)  has cholinergic preganglionic and adrenergic postganglionic fibers. 
C)  originates in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord. 
D)  both (b) and (c) above. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 9

The autonomic nervous system affects the motor activity of cardiac and smooth muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which is not characteristic of sympathetic pathways?

Accepted Answer

A)  fibers issue from the thoracic and lumbar levels. 
B)  preganglionic fibers release norepinephrine. 
C)  postganglionic fibers release ACh. 
D)  short preganglionic fibers. 
E)  most preganglionic fibers synapse in the chain ganglia. 
A)  fibers issue from the thoracic and lumbar levels. 
B)  preganglionic fibers release norepinephrine. 
C)  postganglionic fibers release ACh. 
D)  short preganglionic fibers. 
E)  most preganglionic fibers synapse in the chain ganglia.

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -causes bladder emptying

Myasthenia gravis

The preganglionic fibers of the autonomic nervous system are cholinergic fibers.

Alpha and beta are two kinds of __________ receptors that bind the neurotransmitter _.

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. -sodium movement into the cell brings the muscle to threshold

The terminals of both autonomic nerve fibers and motor neurons end in a single, enlarged knoblike structure that releases neurotransmitter.

Parasympathetic activation of sweat glands occurs to help reduce body temperatures.

The sympathetic nervous system

The autonomic nervous system affects the motor activity of cardiac and smooth muscle.

Which is not characteristic of sympathetic pathways?

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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Exam 7: The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Indicate whether the following autonomic anatomical and physiological features pertain to: -causes bladder emptying

Myasthenia gravis

The preganglionic fibers of the autonomic nervous system are cholinergic fibers.

Alpha and beta are two kinds of ____________________ receptors that bind the neurotransmitter ___________.

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. -sodium movement into the cell brings the muscle to threshold

The terminals of both autonomic nerve fibers and motor neurons end in a single, enlarged knoblike structure that releases neurotransmitter.

Parasympathetic activation of sweat glands occurs to help reduce body temperatures.

The sympathetic nervous system

The autonomic nervous system affects the motor activity of cardiac and smooth muscle.

Which is not characteristic of sympathetic pathways?

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

Alpha and beta are two kinds of __________ receptors that bind the neurotransmitter _.