Question 1

All of the following would be an expected result of alpha-adrenergic receptor activation during a fight or flight response of the sympathetic nervous system, except.

Accepted Answer

A)  vasoconstriction 
B)  vasodilation 
C)  increased levels of insulin in the circulation 
D)  increased levels of glucagon in the circulation 
E)  increased blood pressure

Question 2

During a sympathetic nervous system response the bladder is more relaxed / constricted (circle one) and the bronchial muscles are more relaxed / constricted (circle one).

Accepted Answer

The answer of During a sympathetic nervous system response the...

Question 3

When the immune system stimulates pyrogenic molecules to be released, the result is an __________in the set point for body temperature that stimulates behaviors that __________body temperature).

Accepted Answer

A)  increase, decrease 
B)  decrease, increase 
C)  increase, increase 
D)  decrease, decrease

Question 4

Match each term with its appropriate location (a-f) in the diagram above)
Use the diagram above to Answer the following questions .
-The neurotransmitter released from the motor neurons labeled f above is _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
Match each term with its appropriate...

Question 5

Inhibition of the formation of the Per/Cry protein complex in the suprachiasmatic nucleus would most likely result in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous translation of the Per and Cry proteins 
B)  inhibition of translation of the Per and Cry proteins 
C)  activation of Bmal and Clock transcription 
D)  inhibition of Bmal and Clock transcription 
E)  re-establishment of circadian rhythms

Question 6

Place the following events in response to decreased blood oxygen levels in order by numbering from 1-4.
_____ NTS cells neurons increase their firing rate
_____ Activation of glomus cells
_____ Respiration rate increases
_____ Central pattern generator increases in rate

Accepted Answer

The answer of Place the following events in response to...

Question 7

All of the following cell bodies of the autonomic nervous system originate exclusively in the spinal cord, except.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic preganglionic 
B)  parasympathetic preganglionic 
C)  sympathetic postganglionic 
D)  parasympathetic postganglionic

Question 8

Peristaltic contractions of the intestines is primarily regulated by which of the following mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  enteric stretch receptor activation 
B)  gastric acid secretion 
C)  release of glucagon from the liver 
D)  release of insulin from the pancreas 
E)  all of the above

Question 9

Severing the vagus nerve could result in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  complete loss of respiration 
B)  arrhythmia 
C)  Parkinson's disease 
D)  myocardial infarction 
E)  all of the above

Question 10

The small brain region in the ventral medulla that responds to neural input from the NTS under conditions of low O2 or high CO2 is the ______________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The small brain region in the ventral...

Question 11

The main neurotransmitter used for signaling in the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is ____________and that of the parasympathetic division is _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  glutamate, GABA 
B)  norepinephrine, glutamate 
C)  norephinephrine, acetylcholine 
D)  acetylcholine, norepinephrine 
E)  acetylcholine, dopamine

Question 12

Match the times below with the peptide hormone you would expect to be the highest in concentration in the blood
-_______________in the middle of the night

Accepted Answer

A)  cholecystokinin 
B)  ghrelin 
C)  leptin.

Question 13

A decrease in baroreceptor excitation due to a drop in blood pressure would result in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased release of GABA from the neurons in the cVLM 
B)  inhibition of the rVLM neurons 
C)  decrease in heart rate 
D)  release of norepinephrine from the sympathetic postganglionic neurons 
E)  all of the above

Question 14

Which of the following are the major muscles that control respiration?

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphram 
B)  upper abdominal 
C)  laryngeal 
D)  a and c 
E)  all of the above

Question 15

Describe an experiment you could perform to determine if epinephrine was binding to alpha or beta adrenergic receptors in cardiac muscle cells to increase contraction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe an experiment you could perform to...

Question 16

All of the following brain structures contain cell bodies important in regulating fluid balance, except?

Accepted Answer

A)  supraoptic nuclei (SON) 
B)  paraventricular nuclei (PVN) 
C)  subfornical organ (SFO) 
D)  organ of the lamina terminalis (OVLT) 
E)  anterior pituitary (AP)

Question 17

Given your knowledge of the mechanism of action of sildenafil citrate (Viagra), what would be the most important factor to consider before in assessing if a patient has the adequate medical profile for this drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  a family history of prostate cancer 
B)  if the patient experiences chronic hypertension 
C)  the age of the patient 
D)  the sperm count of the patient 
E)  all of the above

Question 18

When preparing for an international trip where you will need to shift your sleeping schedule by several hours due to a change in time zone, it might be helpful to take _____________5 hours before you try to go to sleep.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When preparing for an international trip where...

Question 19

Name the brain structure that contains the largest number of neurons that control the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  caudate putamen 
E)  prefrontal cortex

Question 20

If a drug was designed that increased storage of fat as brown fat over white fat, what might be the pros and cons of prescribing this to obese patients trying to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a drug was designed that increased...

Exam 9: Regulating Vital Bodily Functions

All of the following would be an expected result of alpha-adrenergic receptor activation during a fight or flight response of the sympathetic nervous system, except.

During a sympathetic nervous system response the bladder is more relaxed / constricted (circle one) and the bronchial muscles are more relaxed / constricted (circle one).

When the immune system stimulates pyrogenic molecules to be released, the result is an in the set point for body temperature that stimulates behaviors that body temperature) .

Match each term with its appropriate location (a-f) in the diagram above) Use the diagram above to Answer the following questions . -The neurotransmitter released from the motor neurons labeled f above is _______________.

Inhibition of the formation of the Per/Cry protein complex in the suprachiasmatic nucleus would most likely result in which of the following?

Place the following events in response to decreased blood oxygen levels in order by numbering from 1-4. ___ NTS cells neurons increase their firing rate _ Activation of glomus cells _ Respiration rate increases ___ Central pattern generator increases in rate

All of the following cell bodies of the autonomic nervous system originate exclusively in the spinal cord, except.

Peristaltic contractions of the intestines is primarily regulated by which of the following mechanisms?

Severing the vagus nerve could result in which of the following?

The small brain region in the ventral medulla that responds to neural input from the NTS under conditions of low O2 or high CO2 is the ______________________.

The main neurotransmitter used for signaling in the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is and that of the parasympathetic division is _.

Match the times below with the peptide hormone you would expect to be the highest in concentration in the blood -_______________in the middle of the night

A decrease in baroreceptor excitation due to a drop in blood pressure would result in which of the following?

Which of the following are the major muscles that control respiration?

Describe an experiment you could perform to determine if epinephrine was binding to alpha or beta adrenergic receptors in cardiac muscle cells to increase contraction.

All of the following brain structures contain cell bodies important in regulating fluid balance, except?

Given your knowledge of the mechanism of action of sildenafil citrate (Viagra) , what would be the most important factor to consider before in assessing if a patient has the adequate medical profile for this drug?

When preparing for an international trip where you will need to shift your sleeping schedule by several hours due to a change in time zone, it might be helpful to take _____________5 hours before you try to go to sleep.

Name the brain structure that contains the largest number of neurons that control the autonomic nervous system.

If a drug was designed that increased storage of fat as brown fat over white fat, what might be the pros and cons of prescribing this to obese patients trying to lose weight?

Exam 9: Regulating Vital Bodily Functions

All of the following would be an expected result of alpha-adrenergic receptor activation during a fight or flight response of the sympathetic nervous system, except.

During a sympathetic nervous system response the bladder is more relaxed / constricted (circle one) and the bronchial muscles are more relaxed / constricted (circle one).

When the immune system stimulates pyrogenic molecules to be released, the result is an __________in the set point for body temperature that stimulates behaviors that __________body temperature) .

Match each term with its appropriate location (a-f) in the diagram above) Use the diagram above to Answer the following questions . -The neurotransmitter released from the motor neurons labeled f above is _______________.

Inhibition of the formation of the Per/Cry protein complex in the suprachiasmatic nucleus would most likely result in which of the following?

Place the following events in response to decreased blood oxygen levels in order by numbering from 1-4. _____ NTS cells neurons increase their firing rate _____ Activation of glomus cells _____ Respiration rate increases _____ Central pattern generator increases in rate

All of the following cell bodies of the autonomic nervous system originate exclusively in the spinal cord, except.

Peristaltic contractions of the intestines is primarily regulated by which of the following mechanisms?

Severing the vagus nerve could result in which of the following?

The small brain region in the ventral medulla that responds to neural input from the NTS under conditions of low O2 or high CO2 is the ______________________.

The main neurotransmitter used for signaling in the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is ____________and that of the parasympathetic division is _____________.

Match the times below with the peptide hormone you would expect to be the highest in concentration in the blood -_______________in the middle of the night

A decrease in baroreceptor excitation due to a drop in blood pressure would result in which of the following?

Which of the following are the major muscles that control respiration?

Describe an experiment you could perform to determine if epinephrine was binding to alpha or beta adrenergic receptors in cardiac muscle cells to increase contraction.

All of the following brain structures contain cell bodies important in regulating fluid balance, except?

Given your knowledge of the mechanism of action of sildenafil citrate (Viagra) , what would be the most important factor to consider before in assessing if a patient has the adequate medical profile for this drug?

When preparing for an international trip where you will need to shift your sleeping schedule by several hours due to a change in time zone, it might be helpful to take _____________5 hours before you try to go to sleep.

Name the brain structure that contains the largest number of neurons that control the autonomic nervous system.

If a drug was designed that increased storage of fat as brown fat over white fat, what might be the pros and cons of prescribing this to obese patients trying to lose weight?

When the immune system stimulates pyrogenic molecules to be released, the result is an in the set point for body temperature that stimulates behaviors that body temperature) .

Place the following events in response to decreased blood oxygen levels in order by numbering from 1-4. ___ NTS cells neurons increase their firing rate _ Activation of glomus cells _ Respiration rate increases ___ Central pattern generator increases in rate

The main neurotransmitter used for signaling in the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is and that of the parasympathetic division is _.