Question 1

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-effects are more general

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Efferent neurons of the

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic motor nerves innervate smooth muscle. 
B)  ANS innervate skeletal muscle. 
C)  somatic motor nerves connect skeletal muscles to the chain ganglia of the spinal cord. 
D)  ANS utilize one neuron to connect the CNS to the effector organ. 
E)  ANS utilize two neurons in series to connect the CNS to the effector. 
A)  somatic motor nerves innervate smooth muscle. 
B)  ANS innervate skeletal muscle. 
C)  somatic motor nerves connect skeletal muscles to the chain ganglia of the spinal cord. 
D)  ANS utilize one neuron to connect the CNS to the effector organ. 
E)  ANS utilize two neurons in series to connect the CNS to the effector.

Question 3

The two classes of adrenergic receptors are

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha and beta. 
B)  splanchnic and terminal. 
C)  muscarinic and nicotinic. 
D)  nicotinic and cholinergic. 
E)  muscarinic and terminal. 
A)  alpha and beta. 
B)  splanchnic and terminal. 
C)  muscarinic and nicotinic. 
D)  nicotinic and cholinergic. 
E)  muscarinic and terminal.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an effector controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac muscle 
B)  glands 
C)  skeletal muscle 
D)  smooth muscle in blood vessels 
E)  smooth muscle in the digestive system 
A)  cardiac muscle 
B)  glands 
C)  skeletal muscle 
D)  smooth muscle in blood vessels 
E)  smooth muscle in the digestive system

Question 5

Effector cells that respond to acetylcholine released from postganglionic neurons have

Accepted Answer

A)  somatotrophic receptors. 
B)  muscarinic receptors. 
C)  adrenergic receptors. 
D)  nicotinic receptors. 
E)  macrotinic receptors. 
A)  somatotrophic receptors. 
B)  muscarinic receptors. 
C)  adrenergic receptors. 
D)  nicotinic receptors. 
E)  macrotinic receptors.

Question 6

A neuron that secretes norepinephrine would be a(n) _________ neuron.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A neuron that secretes norepinephrine would be...

Question 7

Which of the following is a sympathetic effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  constriction of the pupils of the eyes 
B)  constriction of the bronchioles in the lungs 
C)  contraction of the urinary bladder 
D)  increased heart rate 
E)  increased gastric secretions 
A)  constriction of the pupils of the eyes 
B)  constriction of the bronchioles in the lungs 
C)  contraction of the urinary bladder 
D)  increased heart rate 
E)  increased gastric secretions

Question 8

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-effects are short-lived

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Sympathetic effects are always stimulatory, while parasympathetic effects are always inhibitory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.
-all axons are myelinated

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 11

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.
-receptor molecules may be muscarinic or adrenergic

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 12

-The figure illustrates the parasympathetic division. What does "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  preganglionic neurons 
B)  pelvic splanchnic nerves 
C)  cranial nerves 
D)  postganglionic neurons 
E)  terminal ganglia 
A)  preganglionic neurons 
B)  pelvic splanchnic nerves 
C)  cranial nerves 
D)  postganglionic neurons 
E)  terminal ganglia

Question 13

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.
-target tissues may be stimulated or inhibited

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 14

-Identify structure "C" 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 15

-The figure illustrates the autonomic reflexes and the heart. What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic nerve 
B)  increase in blood pressure detected by carotid baroreceptors 
C)  glossopharyngeal nerve 
D)  decrease in blood pressure detected by carotid baroreceptors 
E)  vagus nerve 
A)  sympathetic nerve 
B)  increase in blood pressure detected by carotid baroreceptors 
C)  glossopharyngeal nerve 
D)  decrease in blood pressure detected by carotid baroreceptors 
E)  vagus nerve

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a symapthetic effect on the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased coagulation 
B)  relaxation of ciliary muscle for far vision 
C)  constriction of the pupil 
D)  decreased insulin secretion 
A)  increased coagulation 
B)  relaxation of ciliary muscle for far vision 
C)  constriction of the pupil 
D)  decreased insulin secretion

Question 17

John sees Martha; the pupils of his eyes dilate. It is "love at first sight." What division(s) of the ANS is(are) involved?

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic division 
B)  parasympathetic division 
C)  somatic motor division 
D)  neither sympathetic division nor parasympathetic division 
E)  both sympathetic division and parasympathetic division 
A)  sympathetic division 
B)  parasympathetic division 
C)  somatic motor division 
D)  neither sympathetic division nor parasympathetic division 
E)  both sympathetic division and parasympathetic division

Question 18

The two divisions of the ANS have antagonistic effects on each of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the diameter of the blood vessels in skeletal muscles 
B)  the diameter of bronchioles in the lungs 
C)  gastrointestinal peristalsis 
D)  heart rate 
E)  the eye 
A)  the diameter of the blood vessels in skeletal muscles 
B)  the diameter of bronchioles in the lungs 
C)  gastrointestinal peristalsis 
D)  heart rate 
E)  the eye

Question 19

The short connection between a spinal nerve and a sympathetic chain ganglion through which preganglionic neurons pass is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  white ramus communicans. 
B)  gray ramus communicans. 
C)  splanchnic nerve. 
D)  terminal ganglia. 
E)  pink ramus communicans. 
A)  white ramus communicans. 
B)  gray ramus communicans. 
C)  splanchnic nerve. 
D)  terminal ganglia. 
E)  pink ramus communicans.

Question 20

Beta-blockers (beta-adrenergic blocking agents) are frequently used to

Accepted Answer

A)  cause vasoconstriction. 
B)  block muscarinic receptors. 
C)  dilate the pupils of the eye. 
D)  prevent increases in heart rate. 
E)  prevent decreases in heart rate. 
A)  cause vasoconstriction. 
B)  block muscarinic receptors. 
C)  dilate the pupils of the eye. 
D)  prevent increases in heart rate. 
E)  prevent decreases in heart rate.

Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -effects are more general

Efferent neurons of the

The two classes of adrenergic receptors are

Which of the following is NOT an effector controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

Effector cells that respond to acetylcholine released from postganglionic neurons have

A neuron that secretes norepinephrine would be a(n) _________ neuron.

Which of the following is a sympathetic effect?

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -effects are short-lived

Sympathetic effects are always stimulatory, while parasympathetic effects are always inhibitory.

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -all axons are myelinated

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -receptor molecules may be muscarinic or adrenergic

-The figure illustrates the parasympathetic division. What does "D" represent?

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -target tissues may be stimulated or inhibited

-Identify structure "C" on the bottom diagram.

-The figure illustrates the autonomic reflexes and the heart. What does "B" represent?

Which of the following is NOT a symapthetic effect on the body?

John sees Martha; the pupils of his eyes dilate. It is "love at first sight." What division(s) of the ANS is(are) involved?

The two divisions of the ANS have antagonistic effects on each of the following EXCEPT

The short connection between a spinal nerve and a sympathetic chain ganglion through which preganglionic neurons pass is called the

Beta-blockers (beta-adrenergic blocking agents) are frequently used to

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