Question 1

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.
-neuron cell bodies are in the cerebral cortex

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The figure illustrates the parasympathetic division. What does "C" 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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-has greater influence during physical activity

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Axons exit the sympathetic chain ganglia by all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  spinal nerves. 
B)  cranial nerves. 
C)  splanchnic nerves. 
D)  sympathetic nerves. 
E)  nerves that innervate the adrenal medulla. 
A)  spinal nerves. 
B)  cranial nerves. 
C)  splanchnic nerves. 
D)  sympathetic nerves. 
E)  nerves that innervate the adrenal medulla.

Question 7

Consider the two statements and use the following key to choose your answer.
-(1) the frequency of sympathetic impulses to the heart when blood pressure increases
(2) the frequency of sympathetic impulses to the heart when blood pressure decreases

Accepted Answer

A) Choose this if the first item is greater than the second item. 
B) Choose this if the first item is less than the second item. 
C) Choose this if both items are equal or nearly equal. 
A) Choose this if the first item is greater than the second item. 
B) Choose this if the first item is less than the second item. 
C) Choose this if both items are equal or nearly equal.

Question 8

The enteric nervous system can monitor and control digestive functions independently of the CNS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sympathetic fibers leave the spinal cord in the

Accepted Answer

A)  cranial and sacral regions. 
B)  lumbar and sacral regions. 
C)  cranial and thoracic regions. 
D)  thoracic and lumbar regions. 
E)  cervical and sacral regions 
A)  cranial and sacral regions. 
B)  lumbar and sacral regions. 
C)  cranial and thoracic regions. 
D)  thoracic and lumbar regions. 
E)  cervical and sacral regions

Question 10

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-stimulation of this system often activates many effectors at the same time

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Identify structure "A" on the top 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 12

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-provides innervation to blood vessels in skeletal muscles

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What type of reflex operates independently of the CNS?

Accepted Answer

A)  distal reflex 
B)  voluntary reflex 
C)  local reflex 
D)  conscious reflex 
A)  distal reflex 
B)  voluntary reflex 
C)  local reflex 
D)  conscious reflex

Question 14

Where is the enteric nervous system located?

Accepted Answer

A)  brain 
B)  heart 
C)  digestive tract 
D)  skin 
A)  brain 
B)  heart 
C)  digestive tract 
D)  skin

Question 15

Atropine causes the pupil of the eye to dilate by blocking the effect of muscarinic receptors. This means atropine is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  ganglionic blocking agent. 
B)  beta-adrenergic blocking agent. 
C)  alpha-adrenergic blocking agent. 
D)  parasympathetic blocking agent. 
E)  parasympathomimetic agents. 
A)  ganglionic blocking agent. 
B)  beta-adrenergic blocking agent. 
C)  alpha-adrenergic blocking agent. 
D)  parasympathetic blocking agent. 
E)  parasympathomimetic agents.

Question 16

The figure illustrates the parasympathetic division. What does "B" 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 17

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 18

The membranes of all postganglionic neurons in autonomic ganglia 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 19

The thoracolumbar division is another name for the _____ division of the ANS.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The thoracolumbar division is another name for...

Question 20

The ________________ division of the ANS functions mainly to prepare the body for energy-expending, stressful situations.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -neuron cell bodies are in the cerebral cortex

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

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

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

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -has greater influence during physical activity

Axons exit the sympathetic chain ganglia by all of the following except

Consider the two statements and use the following key to choose your answer. -(1) the frequency of sympathetic impulses to the heart when blood pressure increases (2) the frequency of sympathetic impulses to the heart when blood pressure decreases

The enteric nervous system can monitor and control digestive functions independently of the CNS.

Sympathetic fibers leave the spinal cord in the

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -stimulation of this system often activates many effectors at the same time

Identify structure "A" on the top diagram.

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -provides innervation to blood vessels in skeletal muscles

What type of reflex operates independently of the CNS?

Where is the enteric nervous system located?

Atropine causes the pupil of the eye to dilate by blocking the effect of muscarinic receptors. This means atropine is a(n)

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

The parasympathetic nervous system is characterized by

The membranes of all postganglionic neurons in autonomic ganglia have

The thoracolumbar division is another name for the _____ division of the ANS.

The ________________ division of the ANS functions mainly to prepare the body for energy-expending, stressful situations.

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