Question 1

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

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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.

Question 2

The vagus nerve carries parasympathetic impulses to the

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A) salivary glands. 
B) lacrimal glands. 
C) smooth muscle of the eyes. 
D) thoracic and abdominal viscera. 
E) thyroid gland. 
A) salivary glands. 
B) lacrimal glands. 
C) smooth muscle of the eyes. 
D) thoracic and abdominal viscera. 
E) thyroid gland.

Question 3

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

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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 4

When acetylcholine binds to autonomic muscarinic receptors,

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A) heart rate increases. 
B) voluntary movements occur. 
C) intestinal motility increases. 
D) intestinal motility decreases. 
E) intestinal motility stops. 
A) heart rate increases. 
B) voluntary movements occur. 
C) intestinal motility increases. 
D) intestinal motility decreases. 
E) intestinal motility stops.

Question 5

The two classes of adrenergic receptors are

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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 6

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 7

Adrenergic receptors

Accepted Answer

A) can be activated by the release of epinephrine. 
B) have two structural forms - muscarinic and nicotinic. 
C) when activated stimulate skeletal muscles to contract. 
D) can be found in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. 
E) are activated by the release of acetylcholine. 
A) can be activated by the release of epinephrine. 
B) have two structural forms - muscarinic and nicotinic. 
C) when activated stimulate skeletal muscles to contract. 
D) can be found in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. 
E) are activated by the release of acetylcholine.

Question 8

Which of the following drugs would be the best choice to use in chronic asthma to dilate the bronchioles?

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A) a nicotinic agent 
B) a muscarinic agent 
C) alpha-adrenergic blocking agents 
D) beta-adrenergic stimulating agents 
E) ganglionic blocking agents. 
A) a nicotinic agent 
B) a muscarinic agent 
C) alpha-adrenergic blocking agents 
D) beta-adrenergic stimulating agents 
E) ganglionic blocking agents.

Question 9

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

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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 10

When a person consumes a substantial amount of nicotine,the response

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A) increases parasympathetic responses. 
B) increases sympathetic responses. 
C) decreases parasympathetic responses. 
D) decreases sympathetic responses. 
E) both increases parasympathetic responses and increases sympathetic responses. 
A) increases parasympathetic responses. 
B) increases sympathetic responses. 
C) decreases parasympathetic responses. 
D) decreases sympathetic responses. 
E) both increases parasympathetic responses and increases sympathetic responses.

Question 11

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-fight-or-flight response

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following neurons is most likely to be adrenergic?

Accepted Answer

A) preganglionic sympathetic 
B) preganglionic parasympathetic 
C) postganglionic sympathetic 
D) postganglionic parasympathetic 
E) postganglionic somatic motor 
A) preganglionic sympathetic 
B) preganglionic parasympathetic 
C) postganglionic sympathetic 
D) postganglionic parasympathetic 
E) postganglionic somatic motor

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a means of parasympathetic innervation of effectors?

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A) spinal nerves 
B) abdominal nerve plexuses 
C) pelvic splanchnic nerves and pelvic nerve plexuses 
D) cranial nerves to the head and neck 
E) vagus nerve and thoracic nerve plexuses 
A) spinal nerves 
B) abdominal nerve plexuses 
C) pelvic splanchnic nerves and pelvic nerve plexuses 
D) cranial nerves to the head and neck 
E) vagus nerve and thoracic nerve plexuses

Question 14

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-craniosacral division

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The parasympathetic nervous system is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) the absence of preganglionic fibers. 
B) the absence of postganglionic axons. 
C) short postganglionic axons near the organs they innervate. 
D) short preganglionic axons near the spinal cord. 
E) long postganglionic axons. 
A) the absence of preganglionic fibers. 
B) the absence of postganglionic axons. 
C) short postganglionic axons near the organs they innervate. 
D) short preganglionic axons near the spinal cord. 
E) long postganglionic axons.

Question 16

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 17

Sympathetic preganglionic axons

Accepted Answer

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 18

The _______________ division of the ANS functions mainly under ordinary,restful conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) parasympathetic 
B) somatic 
C) sympathetic 
D) thoracolumbar 
E) sensory 
A) parasympathetic 
B) somatic 
C) sympathetic 
D) thoracolumbar 
E) sensory

Question 19

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-provides more extensive innervation of G.I.Tract

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The parasympathetic division of the ANS is...

Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

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

The vagus nerve carries parasympathetic impulses to the

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

When acetylcholine binds to autonomic muscarinic receptors,

The two classes of adrenergic receptors are

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

Adrenergic receptors

Which of the following drugs would be the best choice to use in chronic asthma to dilate the bronchioles?

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

When a person consumes a substantial amount of nicotine,the response

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -fight-or-flight response

Which of the following neurons is most likely to be adrenergic?

Which of the following is NOT a means of parasympathetic innervation of effectors?

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -craniosacral division

The parasympathetic nervous system is characterized by

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

Sympathetic preganglionic axons

The _______________ division of the ANS functions mainly under ordinary,restful conditions.

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -provides more extensive innervation of G.I.Tract

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

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