Question 1

The celiac ganglion is one of the three main _________ ganglia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The celiac ganglion is one of the...

Question 2

Which of the following statements applies to the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ANS innervates skeletal muscle. 
B)  ANS functions are consciously controlled. 
C)  The ANS controls unconscious movement of skeletal muscles. 
D)  The receptor molecules of the ANS may be muscarinic, nicotinic, or adrenergic. 
E)  A single neuron from the spinal cord carries action potentials to effector organs in the ANS. 
A)  The ANS innervates skeletal muscle. 
B)  ANS functions are consciously controlled. 
C)  The ANS controls unconscious movement of skeletal muscles. 
D)  The receptor molecules of the ANS may be muscarinic, nicotinic, or adrenergic. 
E)  A single neuron from the spinal cord carries action potentials to effector organs in the ANS.

Question 3

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.
-target tissues may be stimulated or inhibited

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

Autonomic reflexes

Accepted Answer

A)  are impossible. 
B)  are integrated somewhere in the CNS. 
C)  have efferent input and afferent output. 
D)  are an example of positive feedback. 
E)  are harmful. 
A)  are impossible. 
B)  are integrated somewhere in the CNS. 
C)  have efferent input and afferent output. 
D)  are an example of positive feedback. 
E)  are harmful.

Question 6

Sympathetic stimulation of the postganglionic cells of the adrenal medulla causes the release of

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine and epinephrine. 
B)  norepinephrine and acetylcholine. 
C)  epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
D)  cortisol. 
E)  aldosterone. 
A)  acetylcholine and epinephrine. 
B)  norepinephrine and acetylcholine. 
C)  epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
D)  cortisol. 
E)  aldosterone.

Question 7

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-can produce widespread sweating

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.
-controls conscious movement

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 9

In the sympathetic division of the ANS,

Accepted Answer

A)  an important characteristic is convergence of neurons. 
B)  preganglionic fibers are generally longer than postganglionic fibers. 
C)  the preganglionic cell body is located in the lateral horn of the spinal cord. 
D)  a single preganglionic fiber usually synapses with a single postganglionic fiber. 
E)  preganglionic fibers emerge from the cervical portion of the spinal cord. 
A)  an important characteristic is convergence of neurons. 
B)  preganglionic fibers are generally longer than postganglionic fibers. 
C)  the preganglionic cell body is located in the lateral horn of the spinal cord. 
D)  a single preganglionic fiber usually synapses with a single postganglionic fiber. 
E)  preganglionic fibers emerge from the cervical portion of the spinal cord.

The celiac ganglion is one of the three main _________ ganglia.

Which of the following statements applies to the autonomic nervous system?

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -target tissues may be stimulated or inhibited

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

Autonomic reflexes

Sympathetic stimulation of the postganglionic cells of the adrenal medulla causes the release of

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -can produce widespread sweating

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -controls conscious movement

In the sympathetic division of the ANS,

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Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

The celiac ganglion is one of the three main _________ ganglia.

Which of the following statements applies to the autonomic nervous system?

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -target tissues may be stimulated or inhibited

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

Autonomic reflexes

Sympathetic stimulation of the postganglionic cells of the adrenal medulla causes the release of

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -can produce widespread sweating

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -controls conscious movement

In the sympathetic division of the ANS,

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joints and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Based Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

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