Question 1

Sympathetic fibers leave the spinal cord in the

Accepted Answer

A)  cranial and sacral regions. 
B)  lumbar and sacral regions. 
C)  cranial and thoracic regions. 
D)  thoracic and lumbar regions. 
E)  cervical and sacral regions 
A)  cranial and sacral regions. 
B)  lumbar and sacral regions. 
C)  cranial and thoracic regions. 
D)  thoracic and lumbar regions. 
E)  cervical and sacral regions

Question 2

Which of the following statements applies to the autonomic nervous system?

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A)  The ANS innervates skeletal muscle. 
B)  ANS functions are consciously controlled. 
C)  The ANS controls unconscious movement of skeletal muscles. 
D)  The receptor molecules of the ANS may be muscarinic, nicotinic, or adrenergic. 
E)  A single neuron from the spinal cord carries action potentials to effector organs in the ANS. 
A)  The ANS innervates skeletal muscle. 
B)  ANS functions are consciously controlled. 
C)  The ANS controls unconscious movement of skeletal muscles. 
D)  The receptor molecules of the ANS may be muscarinic, nicotinic, or adrenergic. 
E)  A single neuron from the spinal cord carries action potentials to effector organs in the ANS.

Question 3

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-release of epinephrine and norepinephrine

Accepted Answer

A) sympathetic 
B) parasympathetic 
A) sympathetic 
B) parasympathetic

Question 4

-Identify structure "B" on the bottom diagram.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomic ganglion 
B)  somatic motor neuron 
C)  effector organ (smooth muscle of GI tract) 
D)  postganglionic neuron 
E)  preganglionic neuron 
A)  autonomic ganglion 
B)  somatic motor neuron 
C)  effector organ (smooth muscle of GI tract) 
D)  postganglionic neuron 
E)  preganglionic neuron

Question 5

Stimulation by the autonomic nervous system results in increased insulin secretion from the pancreas during and after a meal. The following are most likely to be true.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased insulin secretion is due to parasympathetic stimulation 
B)  acetylcholine agonists will stimulate insulin secretion 
C)  increased insulin secretion is due to sympathetic stimulation 
D)  increased insulin secretion is due to adrenergic agonists 
E)  increased insulin secretion is due to parasympathetic stimulation and acetylcholine agonists will stimulate insulin secretion 
A)  increased insulin secretion is due to parasympathetic stimulation 
B)  acetylcholine agonists will stimulate insulin secretion 
C)  increased insulin secretion is due to sympathetic stimulation 
D)  increased insulin secretion is due to adrenergic agonists 
E)  increased insulin secretion is due to parasympathetic stimulation and acetylcholine agonists will stimulate insulin secretion

Question 6

Arrange the following in correct sequence: (1) autonomic ganglia and ganglionic synapse
(2) synapse with target tissues
(3) preganglionic neuron
(4) postganglionic neuron

Accepted Answer

A)  2, 3, 4, 1 
B)  1, 3, 2, 4 
C)  3, 1, 4, 2 
D)  4, 1, 3, 2 
E)  4, 3, 1, 2 
A)  2, 3, 4, 1 
B)  1, 3, 2, 4 
C)  3, 1, 4, 2 
D)  4, 1, 3, 2 
E)  4, 3, 1, 2

Question 7

Sympathetic preganglionic axons

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A)  can synapse in terminal ganglia. 
B)  must synapse in parasympathetic ganglia. 
C)  can synapse with cells in the adrenal cortex. 
D)  can synapse in the dorsal root ganglion. 
E)  can synapse in either chain or collateral ganglia. 
A)  can synapse in terminal ganglia. 
B)  must synapse in parasympathetic ganglia. 
C)  can synapse with cells in the adrenal cortex. 
D)  can synapse in the dorsal root ganglion. 
E)  can synapse in either chain or collateral ganglia.

Question 8

Sympathetic stimulation of the postganglionic cells of the adrenal medulla causes the release of

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A)  acetylcholine and epinephrine. 
B)  norepinephrine and acetylcholine. 
C)  epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
D)  cortisol. 
E)  aldosterone. 
A)  acetylcholine and epinephrine. 
B)  norepinephrine and acetylcholine. 
C)  epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
D)  cortisol. 
E)  aldosterone.

Question 9

Where is the enteric nervous system located?

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A)  brain 
B)  heart 
C)  digestive tract 
D)  skin 
A)  brain 
B)  heart 
C)  digestive tract 
D)  skin

Question 10

What part of the brain is in overall control of the ANS?

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A)  medulla oblongata 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  thalamus 
D)  cerebrum 
A)  medulla oblongata 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  thalamus 
D)  cerebrum

Question 11

When acetylcholine binds with nicotinic receptors, the response is

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A)  inhibitory. 
B)  excitatory. 
C)  either excitatory or inhibitory. 
D)  both excitatory and inhibitory. 
E)  neither excitatory nor inhibitory. 
A)  inhibitory. 
B)  excitatory. 
C)  either excitatory or inhibitory. 
D)  both excitatory and inhibitory. 
E)  neither excitatory nor inhibitory.

Question 12

-Identify structure "D" on the bottom diagram.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomic ganglion 
B)  somatic motor neuron 
C)  effector organ (smooth muscle of GI tract) 
D)  postganglionic neuron 
E)  preganglionic neuron 
A)  autonomic ganglion 
B)  somatic motor neuron 
C)  effector organ (smooth muscle of GI tract) 
D)  postganglionic neuron 
E)  preganglionic neuron

Question 13

Cholinergic neurons secrete _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cholinergic neurons secrete _________....

Question 14

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-stimulation of this system often activates many effectors at the same time

Accepted Answer

A) sympathetic 
B) parasympathetic 
A) sympathetic 
B) parasympathetic

Question 15

In the sympathetic division of the ANS,

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A)  an important characteristic is convergence of neurons. 
B)  preganglionic fibers are generally longer than postganglionic fibers. 
C)  the preganglionic cell body is located in the lateral horn of the spinal cord. 
D)  a single preganglionic fiber usually synapses with a single postganglionic fiber. 
E)  preganglionic fibers emerge from the cervical portion of the spinal cord. 
A)  an important characteristic is convergence of neurons. 
B)  preganglionic fibers are generally longer than postganglionic fibers. 
C)  the preganglionic cell body is located in the lateral horn of the spinal cord. 
D)  a single preganglionic fiber usually synapses with a single postganglionic fiber. 
E)  preganglionic fibers emerge from the cervical portion of the spinal cord.

Question 16

Consider the two statements and use the following key to choose your answer.
-(1) rate of muscle contraction when beta adrenergic receptors of the heart are stimulated
(2) rate of muscle contraction when beta adrenergic receptors of intestinal muscle are stimulated

Accepted Answer

A) Choose this if the first item is greater than the second item. 
B) Choose this if the first item is less than the second item. 
C) Choose this if both items are equal or nearly equal. 
A) Choose this if the first item is greater than the second item. 
B) Choose this if the first item is less than the second item. 
C) Choose this if both items are equal or nearly equal.

Question 17

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.
-neuron cell bodies are in the cerebral cortex

Accepted Answer

A) somatic motor nervous system 
B) autonomic nervous system 
C) both somatic and autonomic nervous systems 
D) neither somatic nor autonomic nervous system 
A) somatic motor nervous system 
B) autonomic nervous system 
C) both somatic and autonomic nervous systems 
D) neither somatic nor autonomic nervous system

Question 18

Autonomic reflexes might be integrated in the

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla oblongata. 
B)  spinal cord. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  thalamus. 
E)  medula oblongata, spinal cord and hypothalamus. 
A)  medulla oblongata. 
B)  spinal cord. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  thalamus. 
E)  medula oblongata, spinal cord and hypothalamus.

Question 19

-Identify structure "E" on the bottom diagram.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomic ganglion 
B)  somatic motor neuron 
C)  effector organ (smooth muscle of GI tract) 
D)  postganglionic neuron 
E)  preganglionic neuron 
A)  autonomic ganglion 
B)  somatic motor neuron 
C)  effector organ (smooth muscle of GI tract) 
D)  postganglionic neuron 
E)  preganglionic neuron

Question 20

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-increases activity of GI tract

Accepted Answer

A) sympathetic 
B) parasympathetic 
A) sympathetic 
B) parasympathetic

Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

Sympathetic fibers leave the spinal cord in the

Which of the following statements applies to the autonomic nervous system?

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -release of epinephrine and norepinephrine

-Identify structure "B" on the bottom diagram.

Stimulation by the autonomic nervous system results in increased insulin secretion from the pancreas during and after a meal. The following are most likely to be true.

Arrange the following in correct sequence: (1) autonomic ganglia and ganglionic synapse (2) synapse with target tissues (3) preganglionic neuron (4) postganglionic neuron

Sympathetic preganglionic axons

Sympathetic stimulation of the postganglionic cells of the adrenal medulla causes the release of

Where is the enteric nervous system located?

What part of the brain is in overall control of the ANS?

When acetylcholine binds with nicotinic receptors, the response is

-Identify structure "D" on the bottom diagram.

Cholinergic neurons secrete _________.

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -stimulation of this system often activates many effectors at the same time

In the sympathetic division of the ANS,

Consider the two statements and use the following key to choose your answer. -(1) rate of muscle contraction when beta adrenergic receptors of the heart are stimulated (2) rate of muscle contraction when beta adrenergic receptors of intestinal muscle are stimulated

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -neuron cell bodies are in the cerebral cortex

Autonomic reflexes might be integrated in the

-Identify structure "E" on the bottom diagram.

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -increases activity of GI tract

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