Question 1

Postganglionic neurons in the pterygopalatine ganglion

Accepted Answer

A)  are very active when you cry. 
B)  are adrenergic. 
C)  run from the head to the abdomen. 
D)  are primarily sympathetic fibers. 
A)  are very active when you cry. 
B)  are adrenergic. 
C)  run from the head to the abdomen. 
D)  are primarily sympathetic fibers.

Question 2

Which autonomic division increases heart rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  somatic 
D)  cranial 
A)  sympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  somatic 
D)  cranial

Question 3

Cell bodies of preganglionic sympathetic neurons are located within the

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsal root ganglia. 
B)  intramural ganglia. 
C)  lateral horns of the gray matter of the spinal cord. 
D)  sympathetic trunk. 
A)  dorsal root ganglia. 
B)  intramural ganglia. 
C)  lateral horns of the gray matter of the spinal cord. 
D)  sympathetic trunk.

Question 4

The adrenal medulla is stimulated by preganglionic neurons localized to gray matter of the spinal cord in the

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical region. 
B)  upper thoracic region. 
C)  lower thoracic region. 
D)  lower lumbar region. 
A)  cervical region. 
B)  upper thoracic region. 
C)  lower thoracic region. 
D)  lower lumbar region.

Question 5

Gray rami communicantes contain ________ sympathetic fibers that travel to peripheral structures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gray rami communicantes contain ________ sympathetic fibers...

Question 6

The adrenal medulla is comprised of modified sympathetic neurons which secrete the excitatory hormones

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine and epinephrine. 
B)  epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
C)  acetylcholine and norepinephrine. 
D)  ADH and aldosterone. 
A)  acetylcholine and epinephrine. 
B)  epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
C)  acetylcholine and norepinephrine. 
D)  ADH and aldosterone.

Question 7

Which division of the nervous system is characterized by highly branched postganglionic fibers that innervate multiple organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic 
B)  somatic motor 
C)  sympathetic 
D)  visceral sensory 
A)  parasympathetic 
B)  somatic motor 
C)  sympathetic 
D)  visceral sensory

Question 8

In which autonomic division do nerve cell bodies lie closest to the organs being innervated?

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  visceral sensory 
D)  somatic motor 
A)  sympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  visceral sensory 
D)  somatic motor

Question 9

Parasympathetic fibers innervate the sweat glands, arrector pili, and smooth muscles of the arteries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Identify the pathway that correctly traces the movement of preganglionic sympathetic fibers.

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsal root to gray ramus communicans to sympathetic trunk ganglion 
B)  dorsal root to sympathetic trunk ganglion to gray ramus communicans 
C)  ventral root to sympathetic trunk ganglion to white ramus communicans 
D)  ventral root to white ramus communicans to sympathetic trunk ganglion 
A)  dorsal root to gray ramus communicans to sympathetic trunk ganglion 
B)  dorsal root to sympathetic trunk ganglion to gray ramus communicans 
C)  ventral root to sympathetic trunk ganglion to white ramus communicans 
D)  ventral root to white ramus communicans to sympathetic trunk ganglion

Question 11

A nurse encountered a patient 3 months after the patient had sustained a crushing injury to his cervical spinal cord at the level of C6. Although the patient was paralyzed, his limbs were thrashing, his face was bright red, and he was sweating profusely. What was happening?

Accepted Answer

A)  Horner's syndrome 
B)  vagotomy 
C)  mass reflex 
D)  Raynaud's disease 
A)  Horner's syndrome 
B)  vagotomy 
C)  mass reflex 
D)  Raynaud's disease

Question 12

Control of temperature, of autonomic nervous reflexes, of hunger, and of sleep are functions associated with the

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla. 
B)  cerebellum. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  thalamus. 
A)  medulla. 
B)  cerebellum. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  thalamus.

Question 13

Explain the relationship between the vagus and pelvic splanchnic nerves, the cardiac and pulmonary plexus, celiac plexus, and hypogastric plexus.

Accepted Answer

Some parasympathetic preganglionic fiber

Question 14

Which of the following disorders of the sympathetic division does not involve a problem with blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  mass reflex reaction 
B)  congenital megacolon 
C)  Raynaud's disease 
D)  hypertension 
A)  mass reflex reaction 
B)  congenital megacolon 
C)  Raynaud's disease 
D)  hypertension

Question 15

Identify three anatomical differences that distinguish the sympathetic division from parasympathetic division.

Accepted Answer

The two subdivisions of the ANS can be d

Question 16

The cardiac center of the medulla oblongata regulates the diameter of blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Where would you not find an autonomic ganglion?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the head 
B)  in the cervical region 
C)  in the armpit 
D)  alongside the vertebral column 
A)  in the head 
B)  in the cervical region 
C)  in the armpit 
D)  alongside the vertebral column

Question 18

Division of the ANS most active when the body is at rest describes the

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic division. 
B)  sympathetic division. 
C)  autonomic nervous system. 
A)  parasympathetic division. 
B)  sympathetic division. 
C)  autonomic nervous system.

Question 19

Which of these statements concerning the sympathetic division is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  The preganglionic cell bodies form the lateral gray horn in some areas of the spinal cord. 
B)  It does not include the collateral ganglia. 
C)  There is approximately one chain ganglion for each spinal nerve. 
D)  It is more complex than the parasympathetic system because it supplies more structures than the parasympathetic system does. 
A)  The preganglionic cell bodies form the lateral gray horn in some areas of the spinal cord. 
B)  It does not include the collateral ganglia. 
C)  There is approximately one chain ganglion for each spinal nerve. 
D)  It is more complex than the parasympathetic system because it supplies more structures than the parasympathetic system does.

Question 20

The cell bodies of postganglionic parasympathetic fibers to the pupil and lens of the eye are located in the ________ ganglion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cell bodies of postganglionic parasympathetic fibers...

Exam 15: The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Sensory Neurons

Postganglionic neurons in the pterygopalatine ganglion

Which autonomic division increases heart rate?

Cell bodies of preganglionic sympathetic neurons are located within the

The adrenal medulla is stimulated by preganglionic neurons localized to gray matter of the spinal cord in the

Gray rami communicantes contain ________ sympathetic fibers that travel to peripheral structures.

The adrenal medulla is comprised of modified sympathetic neurons which secrete the excitatory hormones

Which division of the nervous system is characterized by highly branched postganglionic fibers that innervate multiple organs?

In which autonomic division do nerve cell bodies lie closest to the organs being innervated?

Parasympathetic fibers innervate the sweat glands, arrector pili, and smooth muscles of the arteries.

Identify the pathway that correctly traces the movement of preganglionic sympathetic fibers.

A nurse encountered a patient 3 months after the patient had sustained a crushing injury to his cervical spinal cord at the level of C6. Although the patient was paralyzed, his limbs were thrashing, his face was bright red, and he was sweating profusely. What was happening?

Control of temperature, of autonomic nervous reflexes, of hunger, and of sleep are functions associated with the

Explain the relationship between the vagus and pelvic splanchnic nerves, the cardiac and pulmonary plexus, celiac plexus, and hypogastric plexus.

Which of the following disorders of the sympathetic division does not involve a problem with blood vessels?

Identify three anatomical differences that distinguish the sympathetic division from parasympathetic division.

The cardiac center of the medulla oblongata regulates the diameter of blood vessels.

Where would you not find an autonomic ganglion?

Division of the ANS most active when the body is at rest describes the

Which of these statements concerning the sympathetic division is incorrect?

The cell bodies of postganglionic parasympathetic fibers to the pupil and lens of the eye are located in the ________ ganglion.

The Human Body: an Orientation

Cells: the Living Units

Basic Embryology

Tissues

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

Bones, Part 1: the Axial Skeleton

Bones, Part 2: the Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

Muscles of the Body

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Filters

A nurse encountered a patient 3 months after the patient had sustained a crushing injury to his cervical spinal cord at the level of C₆. Although the patient was paralyzed, his limbs were thrashing, his face was bright red, and he was sweating profusely. What was happening?