Question 1

Acetylcholine affects visceral effectors by first binding to alpha receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match each term with its description or definition.
-Nervous system that is also called the craniosacral division

Accepted Answer

A) Sympathetic nervous system 
B) Parasympathetic nervous system 
C) Alpha receptor 
D) Nicotinic receptor 
E) Sympathetic trunk
F)Splanchnic nerve
G)"Fight or flight"
H)"Rest and repair"
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine 
A) Sympathetic nervous system 
B) Parasympathetic nervous system 
C) Alpha receptor 
D) Nicotinic receptor 
E) Sympathetic trunk
F)Splanchnic nerve
G)"Fight or flight"
H)"Rest and repair"
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine

Question 3

What is the name of the enzyme that terminates the action of acetylcholine?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the name of the enzyme...

Question 4

The "fight-or-flight" reaction is a normal response in times of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Mrs. Fearful has surgery in the morning. At her preoperative checkup, her blood pressure and glucose level are elevated. What might be the cause of this temporary increase?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Fearful's elevated blood pressure a

Question 6

Both the parasympathetic and the sympathetic divisions continually conduct impulses to visceral effectors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The autonomic nervous system includes only efferent neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are tonically active, which means they:

Accepted Answer

A)  are hydrolyzed by the enzyme acetylcholine. 
B)  continually conduct impulses to autonomic effectors. 
C)  continually conduct impulses to the brain. 
D)  have opposing effects. 
A)  are hydrolyzed by the enzyme acetylcholine. 
B)  continually conduct impulses to autonomic effectors. 
C)  continually conduct impulses to the brain. 
D)  have opposing effects.

Question 9

Propranolol is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  beta blocker. 
B)  drug used to treat irregular heartbeats. 
C)  drug used to treat hypertension. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  beta blocker. 
B)  drug used to treat irregular heartbeats. 
C)  drug used to treat hypertension. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 10

Explain the source and possible synapse points for the sympathetic preganglionic neurons.

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic preganglionic neurons or

Question 11

Most effectors of the autonomic nervous system are dually innervated by sympathetic and parasympathetic neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The somatic and autonomic nervous systems are similar in that they both have two efferent neurons between the CNS and the effector organ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Effectors that have single innervation by the autonomic nervous system are innervated only by the parasympathetic division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In most cases, the effects of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system are antagonistic to each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match each term with its description or definition.
-Structure that lies on either side of the spinal cord and through which preganglionic sympathetic neurons enter

Accepted Answer

A) Sympathetic nervous system 
B) Parasympathetic nervous system 
C) Alpha receptor 
D) Nicotinic receptor 
E) Sympathetic trunk
F)Splanchnic nerve
G)"Fight or flight"
H)"Rest and repair"
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine 
A) Sympathetic nervous system 
B) Parasympathetic nervous system 
C) Alpha receptor 
D) Nicotinic receptor 
E) Sympathetic trunk
F)Splanchnic nerve
G)"Fight or flight"
H)"Rest and repair"
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine

Question 16

Match each term with its description or definition.
-One type of receptor stimulated by norepinephrine

Accepted Answer

A) Sympathetic nervous system 
B) Parasympathetic nervous system 
C) Alpha receptor 
D) Nicotinic receptor 
E) Sympathetic trunk
F)Splanchnic nerve
G)"Fight or flight"
H)"Rest and repair"
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine 
A) Sympathetic nervous system 
B) Parasympathetic nervous system 
C) Alpha receptor 
D) Nicotinic receptor 
E) Sympathetic trunk
F)Splanchnic nerve
G)"Fight or flight"
H)"Rest and repair"
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine

Question 17

The autonomic nervous system functions independently of the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions always act with a cooperative influence, and through summation of the impulses, the effect can be increased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If a nerve impulse is being sent to a gland, it will pass through two neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the way parasympathetic neurons travel from the CNS to their effector organs. Compare the relative length between the parasympathetic pre- and postganglionic neurons.

Accepted Answer

Parasympathetic neurons travel from the

Exam 22: Autonomic Nervous System

Acetylcholine affects visceral effectors by first binding to alpha receptors.

Match each term with its description or definition. -Nervous system that is also called the craniosacral division

What is the name of the enzyme that terminates the action of acetylcholine?

The "fight-or-flight" reaction is a normal response in times of stress.

Mrs. Fearful has surgery in the morning. At her preoperative checkup, her blood pressure and glucose level are elevated. What might be the cause of this temporary increase?

Both the parasympathetic and the sympathetic divisions continually conduct impulses to visceral effectors.

The autonomic nervous system includes only efferent neurons.

Both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are tonically active, which means they:

Propranolol is an example of a:

Explain the source and possible synapse points for the sympathetic preganglionic neurons.

Most effectors of the autonomic nervous system are dually innervated by sympathetic and parasympathetic neurons.

The somatic and autonomic nervous systems are similar in that they both have two efferent neurons between the CNS and the effector organ.

Effectors that have single innervation by the autonomic nervous system are innervated only by the parasympathetic division.

In most cases, the effects of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system are antagonistic to each other.

Match each term with its description or definition. -Structure that lies on either side of the spinal cord and through which preganglionic sympathetic neurons enter

Match each term with its description or definition. -One type of receptor stimulated by norepinephrine

The autonomic nervous system functions independently of the cerebral cortex.

The parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions always act with a cooperative influence, and through summation of the impulses, the effect can be increased.

If a nerve impulse is being sent to a gland, it will pass through two neurons.

Explain the way parasympathetic neurons travel from the CNS to their effector organs. Compare the relative length between the parasympathetic pre- and postganglionic neurons.

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