Question 1

The statement "its postganglionic axons always use acetylcholine as the neurotransmitter" is

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A) true only for the parasympathetic nervous system. 
B) true only for the sympathetic nervous system. 
C) true for both the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. 
D) not true for either the parasympathetic or sympathetic nervous systems. 
E) true only for the somatic nervous system. 
A) true only for the parasympathetic nervous system. 
B) true only for the sympathetic nervous system. 
C) true for both the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. 
D) not true for either the parasympathetic or sympathetic nervous systems. 
E) true only for the somatic nervous system.

Question 2

Mary accidentally ate poison mushrooms that contain muscarine.What symptoms would you expect to observe?

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A) diarrhea 
B) salivation 
C) very low heart rate 
D) sweating 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) diarrhea 
B) salivation 
C) very low heart rate 
D) sweating 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 3

Injury to the cervical sympathetic ganglia would affect the function of the

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A) heart. 
B) pupils. 
C) salivary glands. 
D) lungs. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) heart. 
B) pupils. 
C) salivary glands. 
D) lungs. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 4

the breakdown of triglycerides within adipocytes.

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A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 1 and 3 
E) 1,2,and 3 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 1 and 3 
E) 1,2,and 3

Question 5

Drugs that have effects similar to those of sympathetic activation are called sympathomimetic drugs.Which of the following would you not expect to observe in a person who has taken a sympathomimetic drug?

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A) sweating 
B) increased heart rate 
C) dilation of respiratory passages 
D) decreased blood pressure 
E) increased blood sugar level 
A) sweating 
B) increased heart rate 
C) dilation of respiratory passages 
D) decreased blood pressure 
E) increased blood sugar level

Question 6

The celiac,superior mesenteric and inferior mesenteric ganglia are collectively called ________ ganglia.

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A) chain 
B) collateral 
C) intramural 
D) paravertebral 
E) terminal 
A) chain 
B) collateral 
C) intramural 
D) paravertebral 
E) terminal

Question 7

During ________ sleep,the entire body relaxes and the activity of the cerebral cortex is at a minimum.

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The answer of During ________ sleep,the entire body relaxes and...

Question 8

Most visceral organs have ________ innervation with sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves.

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The answer of Most visceral organs have ________ innervation with...

Question 9

Stimulation of the neurons in the celiac ganglion would lead to

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A) relaxation of the urinary sphincter. 
B) increased heart rate. 
C) hydrolysis of liver glycogen reserves. 
D) activation of ventral sweat glands. 
E) increased gastric motility. 
A) relaxation of the urinary sphincter. 
B) increased heart rate. 
C) hydrolysis of liver glycogen reserves. 
D) activation of ventral sweat glands. 
E) increased gastric motility.

Question 10

Figure 16-1 ANS Pathway
Use Figure 16-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the round structure labeled "3."

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A) dorsal root ganglion 
B) spinal nerve 
C) chain ganglion 
D) intramural ganglion 
E) rami communicantes 
A) dorsal root ganglion 
B) spinal nerve 
C) chain ganglion 
D) intramural ganglion 
E) rami communicantes

Question 11

Preganglionic neurons of the autonomic nervous system are located in

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A) the brain. 
B) the lateral gray horns of the spinal cord. 
C) the posterior gray horns of the spinal cord. 
D) both the brain and the lateral gray horns of the spinal cord. 
E) the cerebrum. 
A) the brain. 
B) the lateral gray horns of the spinal cord. 
C) the posterior gray horns of the spinal cord. 
D) both the brain and the lateral gray horns of the spinal cord. 
E) the cerebrum.

Question 12

Drugs that stimulate alpha receptors,causing constriction of peripheral vessels,are

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

Question 13

Which of the following is not a parasympathetic ganglion?

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A) ciliary ganglion. 
B) pterygopalatine ganglion. 
C) submandibular ganglion. 
D) otic ganglion. 
E) celiac ganglion. 
A) ciliary ganglion. 
B) pterygopalatine ganglion. 
C) submandibular ganglion. 
D) otic ganglion. 
E) celiac ganglion.

Question 14

Most sympathetic effector junctions release norepinephrine but a significant number release acetylcholine instead.Which of these is an example of an organ of the cholinergic type?

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A) the heart 
B) a blood vessel in the skin 
C) a sweat gland 
D) the liver 
E) the salivary glands 
A) the heart 
B) a blood vessel in the skin 
C) a sweat gland 
D) the liver 
E) the salivary glands

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?
The stimulation of beta-adrenergic receptors can lead to  
1) an increase in metabolic activity.  
2) stimulation of airway smooth muscle.  
3) the breakdown of triglycerides within adipocytes.

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A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  1 and 3 
E)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  1 and 3 
E)  1, 2, and 3

Question 16

Postganglionic axons usually are

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A) myelinated. 
B) unmyelinated. 
C) larger than preganglionic fibers. 
D) located in the brain. 
E) located in the spinal cord. 
A) myelinated. 
B) unmyelinated. 
C) larger than preganglionic fibers. 
D) located in the brain. 
E) located in the spinal cord.

Question 17

Figure 16-1 ANS Pathway
Use Figure 16-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "5."

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A) gray ramus 
B) dorsal ramus 
C) spinal nerve 
D) white ramus 
E) ventral root 
A) gray ramus 
B) dorsal ramus 
C) spinal nerve 
D) white ramus 
E) ventral root

Question 18

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 19

Ganglionic neurons innervate such things as

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A) smooth muscle. 
B) cardiac muscle. 
C) adipose tissue. 
D) glands. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) smooth muscle. 
B) cardiac muscle. 
C) adipose tissue. 
D) glands. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 20

Stimulation of α₁ adrenergic receptors by norepinephrine results in

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A) an increase in the amount of intracellular cAMP. 
B) a decrease in the amount of intracellular cAMP. 
C) decreased membrane permeability to sodium ion. 
D) release of calcium ions from intracellular stores. 
E) increased membrane permeability to potassium ions. 
A) an increase in the amount of intracellular cAMP. 
B) a decrease in the amount of intracellular cAMP. 
C) decreased membrane permeability to sodium ion. 
D) release of calcium ions from intracellular stores. 
E) increased membrane permeability to potassium ions.

Exam 16: Neural Integration Ii: the Autonomic Nervous System and

The statement "its postganglionic axons always use acetylcholine as the neurotransmitter" is

Mary accidentally ate poison mushrooms that contain muscarine.What symptoms would you expect to observe?

Injury to the cervical sympathetic ganglia would affect the function of the

the breakdown of triglycerides within adipocytes.

Drugs that have effects similar to those of sympathetic activation are called sympathomimetic drugs.Which of the following would you not expect to observe in a person who has taken a sympathomimetic drug?

The celiac,superior mesenteric and inferior mesenteric ganglia are collectively called ________ ganglia.

During ________ sleep,the entire body relaxes and the activity of the cerebral cortex is at a minimum.

Most visceral organs have ________ innervation with sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves.

Stimulation of the neurons in the celiac ganglion would lead to

Figure 16-1 ANS Pathway Use Figure 16-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the round structure labeled "3."

Preganglionic neurons of the autonomic nervous system are located in

Drugs that stimulate alpha receptors,causing constriction of peripheral vessels,are

Which of the following is not a parasympathetic ganglion?

Most sympathetic effector junctions release norepinephrine but a significant number release acetylcholine instead.Which of these is an example of an organ of the cholinergic type?

Which of the following statements is true? The stimulation of beta-adrenergic receptors can lead to 1) an increase in metabolic activity. 2) stimulation of airway smooth muscle. 3) the breakdown of triglycerides within adipocytes.

Postganglionic axons usually are

Figure 16-1 ANS Pathway Use Figure 16-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "5."

Preganglionic fibers leave the CNS and then synapse on

Ganglionic neurons innervate such things as

Stimulation of α₁ adrenergic receptors by norepinephrine results in

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