Question 1

Albuteral is used by asthma patients to dilate the bronchioles of the lungs and ease breathing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The two cholinergic receptor types are nicotonic and .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two cholinergic receptor types are nicotonic...

Question 3

Figure 14.1Using Figure 14.1, match the following:
-Alpha and beta receptors are classes of receptors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 14.1Using Figure 14.1, match...

Question 4

Erection of the penis or clitoris .

Accepted Answer

A)  depends very little on autonomic activation 
B)  is primarily under sympathetic control 
C)  is the result of coordinated activation by both sympathetic and parasympathetic input 
D)  is primarily under parasympathetic control 
A)  depends very little on autonomic activation 
B)  is primarily under sympathetic control 
C)  is the result of coordinated activation by both sympathetic and parasympathetic input 
D)  is primarily under parasympathetic control

Question 5

Describe outcome criteria that can be used to evaluate whether a patient is effectively coping with a stressful problem.

Accepted Answer

Signs of mobilization of the sympathetic

Question 6

The "resting and digesting" division of the autonomic nervous system is the .

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic division 
B)  peripheral nervous system 
C)  parasympathetic division 
D)  somatic division 
A)  sympathetic division 
B)  peripheral nervous system 
C)  parasympathetic division 
D)  somatic division

Question 7

Autonomic reflex centers occur in the spinal cord, medulla, and midbrain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following appears to exert the most direct influence over autonomic function?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  reticular formation 
C)  midbrain 
D)  medulla oblongata 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  reticular formation 
C)  midbrain 
D)  medulla oblongata

Question 9

Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sympathetic has extensive branching of preganglionic fibers; parasympathetic has minimal branching of preganglionic fibers. 
B)  Sympathetic division has short preganglionic and long postganglionic fibers; parasympathetic has long preganglionic and short postganglionic fibers. 
C)  Sympathetic origin is craniosacral; parasympathetic is thoracolumbar. 
D)  Sympathetic ganglia are within a few centimeters of the CNS; parasympathetic are close to visceral organs served. 
A)  Sympathetic has extensive branching of preganglionic fibers; parasympathetic has minimal branching of preganglionic fibers. 
B)  Sympathetic division has short preganglionic and long postganglionic fibers; parasympathetic has long preganglionic and short postganglionic fibers. 
C)  Sympathetic origin is craniosacral; parasympathetic is thoracolumbar. 
D)  Sympathetic ganglia are within a few centimeters of the CNS; parasympathetic are close to visceral organs served.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a plexus of the vagus nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac 
B)  esophageal 
C)  celiac 
D)  pulmonary 
A)  cardiac 
B)  esophageal 
C)  celiac 
D)  pulmonary

Question 11

Beta- blockers .

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease heart rate and blood pressure 
B)  are potent antidepressants 
C)  increase a dangerously low heart rate 
D)  have widespread sympathetic effects 
A)  decrease heart rate and blood pressure 
B)  are potent antidepressants 
C)  increase a dangerously low heart rate 
D)  have widespread sympathetic effects

Question 12

Most blood vessels are innervated by the sympathetic division alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss a way in which the opposing ANS systems cooperate with each other.

Accepted Answer

Prior to and during intercourse the para

Question 14

Control of temperature, endocrine activity, and thirst are functions associated with the .

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Most disorders of the autonomic nervous system reflect abnormalities of smooth muscle control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The adrenal medulla is considered a "misplaced" sympathetic ganglion by some.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Where would you not find an autonomic ganglion?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the cervical region 
B)  in the armpit 
C)  close to the visceral effectors they serve 
D)  in the head 
A)  in the cervical region 
B)  in the armpit 
C)  close to the visceral effectors they serve 
D)  in the head

Question 18

How is hypertension (high blood pressure) related to the ANS?

Accepted Answer

The ANS is involved with nearly every pr

Question 19

Alpha- adrenergic effects dominate the direct control of blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Figure 14.1Using Figure 14.1, match the following:
-Cell body of ANS preganglionic neuron.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 14.1Using Figure 14.1, match...

Exam 14: The Autonomic Nervous System

Albuteral is used by asthma patients to dilate the bronchioles of the lungs and ease breathing.

The two cholinergic receptor types are nicotonic and .

Figure 14.1Using Figure 14.1, match the following: -Alpha and beta receptors are classes of receptors.

Erection of the penis or clitoris .

Describe outcome criteria that can be used to evaluate whether a patient is effectively coping with a stressful problem.

The "resting and digesting" division of the autonomic nervous system is the .

Autonomic reflex centers occur in the spinal cord, medulla, and midbrain.

Which of the following appears to exert the most direct influence over autonomic function?

Which of the following statements is not true?

Which of the following is not a plexus of the vagus nerve?

Beta- blockers .

Most blood vessels are innervated by the sympathetic division alone.

Discuss a way in which the opposing ANS systems cooperate with each other.

Control of temperature, endocrine activity, and thirst are functions associated with the .

Most disorders of the autonomic nervous system reflect abnormalities of smooth muscle control.

The adrenal medulla is considered a "misplaced" sympathetic ganglion by some.

Where would you not find an autonomic ganglion?

How is hypertension (high blood pressure) related to the ANS?

Alpha- adrenergic effects dominate the direct control of blood pressure.

Figure 14.1Using Figure 14.1, match the following: -Cell body of ANS preganglionic neuron.

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