Question 1

Parasympathetic stimulation of the ciliary muscles allows one to see close-up objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The parasympathetic division of the ANS is also called the craniosacral division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which sympathetic pathway involves only a preganglionic axon going to the effector organ?

Accepted Answer

A) Splanchnic nerve pathway 
B) Adrenal medulla pathway 
C) Postganglionic sympathetic nerve pathway 
D) Spinal nerve pathway 
E) None of these answers involve only a sympathetic preganglionic axon. 
A) Splanchnic nerve pathway 
B) Adrenal medulla pathway 
C) Postganglionic sympathetic nerve pathway 
D) Spinal nerve pathway 
E) None of these answers involve only a sympathetic preganglionic axon.

Question 4

The sympathetic trunks are located

Accepted Answer

A) superior to the brachial plexus. 
B) inferior to the sacral plexus. 
C) immediately lateral to the vertebral column. 
D) lateral to prevertebral ganglia. 
E) in the craniosacral regions. 
A) superior to the brachial plexus. 
B) inferior to the sacral plexus. 
C) immediately lateral to the vertebral column. 
D) lateral to prevertebral ganglia. 
E) in the craniosacral regions.

Question 5

The superior mesenteric ganglion of the sympathetic branch of the ANS is adjacent to the origin of the superior mesenteric artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The preganglionic sympathetic neuron cell bodies are housed in the

Accepted Answer

A) anterior columns of the spinal cord. 
B) posterior columns of the spinal cord. 
C) sympathetic trunk. 
D) lateral horns of the T1-L2 segments of the spinal cord. 
E) paravertebral ganglia. 
A) anterior columns of the spinal cord. 
B) posterior columns of the spinal cord. 
C) sympathetic trunk. 
D) lateral horns of the T1-L2 segments of the spinal cord. 
E) paravertebral ganglia.

Question 7

_______ nerves are composed of preganglionic sympathetic axons that did not synapse in a sympathetic ganglion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ nerves are composed of preganglionic sympathetic...

Question 8

The CN that supplies parasympathetic innervation to the thoracic organs is

Accepted Answer

A) CN II. 
B) CN III. 
C) CN VI. 
D) CN IX. 
E) CN X. 
A) CN II. 
B) CN III. 
C) CN VI. 
D) CN IX. 
E) CN X.

Question 9

The arrector pili muscles receive their sympathetic innervation via the

Accepted Answer

A) splanchnic nerve pathway. 
B) adrenal medulla pathway. 
C) postganglionic sympathetic nerve pathway. 
D) spinal nerve pathway. 
E) None of the choices is correct. 
A) splanchnic nerve pathway. 
B) adrenal medulla pathway. 
C) postganglionic sympathetic nerve pathway. 
D) spinal nerve pathway. 
E) None of the choices is correct.

Question 10

The parasympathetic postganglionic axons that travel to the pupillary constrictor muscle result in pupil ________ when the eye is exposed to bright light.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The parasympathetic postganglionic axons that travel to...

Question 11

Parasympathetic ______________ axons are longer than their counterparts in the sympathetic division.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parasympathetic ______________ axons are longer than their...

Question 12

The postganglionic axons of the sympathetic branch of the ANS are considered short.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The sympathetic division of the ANS is also called the thoracosacral division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

White rami appear white in color due to the fact that they are ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of White rami appear white in color due...

Question 15

The preganglionic axons of CN III extend to the _______ ganglion.

Accepted Answer

A) pterygopalatine 
B) submandibular 
C) otic 
D) pelvic 
E) ciliary 
A) pterygopalatine 
B) submandibular 
C) otic 
D) pelvic 
E) ciliary

Question 16

Parasympathetic activity is responsible for increased smooth muscle motility and secretory activity in digestive tract organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The abdominal _______ plexus consists of the celiac plexus,superior mesenteric plexus,and inferior mesenteric plexus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The abdominal _______ plexus consists of the...

Question 18

Specific prevertebral ganglia are named after the

Accepted Answer

A) effector organ stimulated by the postganglionic axon. 
B) major abdominal arteries around which they are found. 
C) vertebra from under which the preganglionic axon travels. 
D) distance from the corresponding parasympathetic ganglion. 
E) early anatomist who discovered and described them. 
A) effector organ stimulated by the postganglionic axon. 
B) major abdominal arteries around which they are found. 
C) vertebra from under which the preganglionic axon travels. 
D) distance from the corresponding parasympathetic ganglion. 
E) early anatomist who discovered and described them.

Question 19

The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system,sympathetic and parasympathetic,

Accepted Answer

A) use preganglionic and postganglionic neurons to innervate skeletal muscle. 
B) contain autonomic ganglia to house ganglionic neurons. 
C) are voluntary. 
D) are composed of PNS structures only. 
E) function only during sleep. 
A) use preganglionic and postganglionic neurons to innervate skeletal muscle. 
B) contain autonomic ganglia to house ganglionic neurons. 
C) are voluntary. 
D) are composed of PNS structures only. 
E) function only during sleep.

Question 20

Postganglionic axons are

Accepted Answer

A) myelinated. 
B) unmyelinated. 
C) sometimes myelinated and sometimes unmyelinated. 
A) myelinated. 
B) unmyelinated. 
C) sometimes myelinated and sometimes unmyelinated.

Exam 18: Autonomic Nervous System

Parasympathetic stimulation of the ciliary muscles allows one to see close-up objects.

The parasympathetic division of the ANS is also called the craniosacral division.

Which sympathetic pathway involves only a preganglionic axon going to the effector organ?

The sympathetic trunks are located

The superior mesenteric ganglion of the sympathetic branch of the ANS is adjacent to the origin of the superior mesenteric artery.

The preganglionic sympathetic neuron cell bodies are housed in the

_______ nerves are composed of preganglionic sympathetic axons that did not synapse in a sympathetic ganglion.

The CN that supplies parasympathetic innervation to the thoracic organs is

The arrector pili muscles receive their sympathetic innervation via the

The parasympathetic postganglionic axons that travel to the pupillary constrictor muscle result in pupil ________ when the eye is exposed to bright light.

Parasympathetic ______________ axons are longer than their counterparts in the sympathetic division.

The postganglionic axons of the sympathetic branch of the ANS are considered short.

The sympathetic division of the ANS is also called the thoracosacral division.

White rami appear white in color due to the fact that they are ___________.

The preganglionic axons of CN III extend to the _______ ganglion.

Parasympathetic activity is responsible for increased smooth muscle motility and secretory activity in digestive tract organs.

The abdominal _______ plexus consists of the celiac plexus,superior mesenteric plexus,and inferior mesenteric plexus.

Specific prevertebral ganglia are named after the

The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system,sympathetic and parasympathetic,

Postganglionic axons are

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