Question 1

Which of the following responses is a sympathetic response?

Accepted Answer

A) increased bile secretion 
B) increased breakdown of triglycerides in adipose tissue 
C) vasodilation leading to erection of the penis (men)and clitoris (women) 
D) promotion of insulin secretion 
E) all of the choices are correct 
A) increased bile secretion 
B) increased breakdown of triglycerides in adipose tissue 
C) vasodilation leading to erection of the penis (men)and clitoris (women) 
D) promotion of insulin secretion 
E) all of the choices are correct

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of a potential path followed by a preganglionic sympathetic neuron?

Accepted Answer

A) synapse with a postganglionic neuron in the sympathetic trunk ganglion 
B) ascend or descend the trunk ganglia and synapse at another level 
C) continue through the trunk ganglia and synapse in a prevertebral ganglion 
D) continue through the trunk ganglia and synapse in a terminal ganglion 
E) extend directly to the adrenal medulla 
A) synapse with a postganglionic neuron in the sympathetic trunk ganglion 
B) ascend or descend the trunk ganglia and synapse at another level 
C) continue through the trunk ganglia and synapse in a prevertebral ganglion 
D) continue through the trunk ganglia and synapse in a terminal ganglion 
E) extend directly to the adrenal medulla

Question 3

Horner's syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A) caused by loss of parasympathetic control of one side of the body. 
B) characterized by increased twitching and sweating. 
C) only seen in the elderly. 
D) caused by a loss of sympathetic control to one side of the face. 
E) all of the choices are correct. 
A) caused by loss of parasympathetic control of one side of the body. 
B) characterized by increased twitching and sweating. 
C) only seen in the elderly. 
D) caused by a loss of sympathetic control to one side of the face. 
E) all of the choices are correct.

Question 4

The neurotransmitter released by the postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic division is

Accepted Answer

A) norepinephrine 
B) acetylcholine 
C) acetylcholinesterase 
D) dopamine 
E) epinephrine 
A) norepinephrine 
B) acetylcholine 
C) acetylcholinesterase 
D) dopamine 
E) epinephrine

Question 5

The dilation of the pupils in the eye is an autonomic response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for the "fight-or-flight" response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Some autonomic effectors, like sweat glands and blood vessels, are only innervated by the sympathetic division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Terminal ganglia are part of the sympathetic division of the ANS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions use two different types of neurotransmitters in the output pathways that stimulate their effectors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The dendrites of postganglionic neurons from the sympathetic division of the ANS are found in the

Accepted Answer

A) brain stem 
B) hypothalamus 
C) spinal cord 
D) dorsal root ganglia 
E) autonomic ganglia 
A) brain stem 
B) hypothalamus 
C) spinal cord 
D) dorsal root ganglia 
E) autonomic ganglia

Question 11

What portion of the nervous system is shown in this diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) somatic nervous system 
B) somatosensory nervous system 
C) sympathetic division of ANS 
D) parasympathetic division of ANS 
E) enteric nervous system (ENS) 
A) somatic nervous system 
B) somatosensory nervous system 
C) sympathetic division of ANS 
D) parasympathetic division of ANS 
E) enteric nervous system (ENS)

Question 12

Which of the following neurotransmitter is used to stimulate the effectors in the motor pathway labeled B in the figure?

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) acetylcholine 
C) norepinephrine 
D) epinephrine and norepinephrine 
E) epinephrine and acetylcholine 
A) epinephrine 
B) acetylcholine 
C) norepinephrine 
D) epinephrine and norepinephrine 
E) epinephrine and acetylcholine

Question 13

Because of its connection to "fight or flight" response, increased sympathetic stimulation is connected to acute stress reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The acronym "SLUDD" is a convenient way to remember the responses of

Accepted Answer

A) somatic motor system 
B) parasympathetic division 
C) "fight or flight" division 
D) somatosensory system 
E) endocrine system 
A) somatic motor system 
B) parasympathetic division 
C) "fight or flight" division 
D) somatosensory system 
E) endocrine system

Question 15

The portion of the nervous system regulating smooth muscle activity is called the

Accepted Answer

A) central nervous system 
B) special sense system 
C) autonomic nervous system 
D) somatic nervous system 
E) somatosensory system 
A) central nervous system 
B) special sense system 
C) autonomic nervous system 
D) somatic nervous system 
E) somatosensory system

Question 16

Sympathetic preganglionic neurons

Accepted Answer

A) originate in the brainstem and sacral region of the spinal cord. 
B) originate in the cerebrum of the brain. 
C) originate in the thoracic and lumbar region of the spinal cord. 
D) tend to be relatively long. 
E) synapse in the terminal ganglion. 
A) originate in the brainstem and sacral region of the spinal cord. 
B) originate in the cerebrum of the brain. 
C) originate in the thoracic and lumbar region of the spinal cord. 
D) tend to be relatively long. 
E) synapse in the terminal ganglion.

Question 17

The neurotransmitter released by postganglionic fibers in the parasympathetic division is

Accepted Answer

A) glycine 
B) acetylcholine 
C) acetylcholinesterase 
D) dopamine 
E) norepinephrine 
A) glycine 
B) acetylcholine 
C) acetylcholinesterase 
D) dopamine 
E) norepinephrine

Question 18

Which of the following systems is responsible for controlling skeletal muscle activity?

Accepted Answer

A) autonomic nervous system 
B) sympathetic nervous system 
C) parasympathetic nervous system 
D) somatosensory system 
E) somatic nervous system 
A) autonomic nervous system 
B) sympathetic nervous system 
C) parasympathetic nervous system 
D) somatosensory system 
E) somatic nervous system

Question 19

The autonomic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) is under voluntary control. 
B) is always inhibitory. 
C) uses one motor neuron to connect the CNS with its effector. 
D) operates without conscious control. 
E) innervates skeletal muscles. 
A) is under voluntary control. 
B) is always inhibitory. 
C) uses one motor neuron to connect the CNS with its effector. 
D) operates without conscious control. 
E) innervates skeletal muscles.

Question 20

Preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic division of the ANS synapse with postganglionic neurons in the

Accepted Answer

A) sympathetic trunk ganglia 
B) celiac ganglia 
C) mesenteric ganglia 
D) terminal ganglia 
E) prevertebral ganglia 
A) sympathetic trunk ganglia 
B) celiac ganglia 
C) mesenteric ganglia 
D) terminal ganglia 
E) prevertebral ganglia

Exam 11: Autonomic Nervous System

Which of the following responses is a sympathetic response?

Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of a potential path followed by a preganglionic sympathetic neuron?

Horner's syndrome is

The neurotransmitter released by the postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic division is

The dilation of the pupils in the eye is an autonomic response.

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for the "fight-or-flight" response.

Some autonomic effectors, like sweat glands and blood vessels, are only innervated by the sympathetic division.

Terminal ganglia are part of the sympathetic division of the ANS.

Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions use two different types of neurotransmitters in the output pathways that stimulate their effectors.

The dendrites of postganglionic neurons from the sympathetic division of the ANS are found in the

What portion of the nervous system is shown in this diagram?

Which of the following neurotransmitter is used to stimulate the effectors in the motor pathway labeled B in the figure?

Because of its connection to "fight or flight" response, increased sympathetic stimulation is connected to acute stress reactions.

The acronym "SLUDD" is a convenient way to remember the responses of

The portion of the nervous system regulating smooth muscle activity is called the

Sympathetic preganglionic neurons

The neurotransmitter released by postganglionic fibers in the parasympathetic division is

Which of the following systems is responsible for controlling skeletal muscle activity?

The autonomic nervous system

Preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic division of the ANS synapse with postganglionic neurons in the

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