Question 1

Disorders involving the vagus nerve might cause

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A)  food to remain in your stomach longer. 
B)  a drop in blood pressure. 
C)  constriction of the pupils. 
D)  more saliva production. 
E)  increased sweating. 
A)  food to remain in your stomach longer. 
B)  a drop in blood pressure. 
C)  constriction of the pupils. 
D)  more saliva production. 
E)  increased sweating.

Question 2

Preganglionic fibers leave the CNS and then synapse on

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A)  postganglionic fibers. 
B)  visceral reflex responses. 
C)  motor neurons. 
D)  ganglionic neurons. 
E)  afferent neurons. 
A)  postganglionic fibers. 
B)  visceral reflex responses. 
C)  motor neurons. 
D)  ganglionic neurons. 
E)  afferent neurons.

Question 3

Drugs that block nicotinic receptors would be

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A)  sympathomimetic. 
B)  parasympathomimetic. 
C)  parasympathetic blocking agents. 
D)  sympathetic blocking agents. 
E)  autonomic blocking agents. 
A)  sympathomimetic. 
B)  parasympathomimetic. 
C)  parasympathetic blocking agents. 
D)  sympathetic blocking agents. 
E)  autonomic blocking agents.

Question 4

The conscious state is maintained by the

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A)  prefrontal lobes. 
B)  general interpretive area. 
C)  limbic system. 
D)  reticular activating system. 
E)  nucleus gracilis. 
A)  prefrontal lobes. 
B)  general interpretive area. 
C)  limbic system. 
D)  reticular activating system. 
E)  nucleus gracilis.

Question 5

If the receptor on the postsynaptic membrane binds to norepinephrine, the synapse is called

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A)  cholinergic. 
B)  anergic. 
C)  adrenergic. 
D)  synergic. 
E)  noradrenergic. 
A)  cholinergic. 
B)  anergic. 
C)  adrenergic. 
D)  synergic. 
E)  noradrenergic.

Question 6

Martin is suffering from a condition known as ventricular tachycardia, in which his heart beats too quickly. Would an alpha-blocker or a beta-blocker help alleviate his problem? Why?

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You would want to use a beta-blocker, be

Question 7

Sympathetic postganglion fibers that innervate the small intestines originate from the

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A)  inferior mesenteric ganglion. 
B)  cardiac plexus. 
C)  celiac ganglion. 
D)  sacral splanchnic nerves. 
E)  superior mesenteric ganglion. 
A)  inferior mesenteric ganglion. 
B)  cardiac plexus. 
C)  celiac ganglion. 
D)  sacral splanchnic nerves. 
E)  superior mesenteric ganglion.

Question 8

Hallucinogenic drugs, such as LSD, function by

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A)  stimulating receptors for norepinephrine. 
B)  blocking acetylcholine receptors. 
C)  increasing the production of GABA. 
D)  stimulating serotonin receptors. 
E)  mimicking the action of dopamine. 
A)  stimulating receptors for norepinephrine. 
B)  blocking acetylcholine receptors. 
C)  increasing the production of GABA. 
D)  stimulating serotonin receptors. 
E)  mimicking the action of dopamine.

Question 9

Changes in the central nervous system that accompany aging include all of the following except

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A)  reduction in brain size and weight. 
B)  decrease in the number of neurons. 
C)  decreased blood flow to the brain. 
D)  changes in synaptic organization in the brain. 
E)  increased memory storage. 
A)  reduction in brain size and weight. 
B)  decrease in the number of neurons. 
C)  decreased blood flow to the brain. 
D)  changes in synaptic organization in the brain. 
E)  increased memory storage.

Disorders involving the vagus nerve might cause

Preganglionic fibers leave the CNS and then synapse on

Drugs that block nicotinic receptors would be

The conscious state is maintained by the

If the receptor on the postsynaptic membrane binds to norepinephrine, the synapse is called

Martin is suffering from a condition known as ventricular tachycardia, in which his heart beats too quickly. Would an alpha-blocker or a beta-blocker help alleviate his problem? Why?

Sympathetic postganglion fibers that innervate the small intestines originate from the

Hallucinogenic drugs, such as LSD, function by

Changes in the central nervous system that accompany aging include all of the following except

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Exam 16: The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

Disorders involving the vagus nerve might cause

Preganglionic fibers leave the CNS and then synapse on

Drugs that block nicotinic receptors would be

The conscious state is maintained by the

If the receptor on the postsynaptic membrane binds to norepinephrine, the synapse is called

Martin is suffering from a condition known as ventricular tachycardia, in which his heart beats too quickly. Would an alpha-blocker or a beta-blocker help alleviate his problem? Why?

Sympathetic postganglion fibers that innervate the small intestines originate from the

Hallucinogenic drugs, such as LSD, function by

Changes in the central nervous system that accompany aging include all of the following except

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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