Question 1

Nicotinic receptors

Accepted Answer

A) respond to epinephrine. 
B) respond to norepinephrine. 
C) open chemically-gated sodium ion channels. 
D) can be either excitatory or inhibitory in function. 
E) are found at synaptic junctions of the sympathetic nervous system. 
A) respond to epinephrine. 
B) respond to norepinephrine. 
C) open chemically-gated sodium ion channels. 
D) can be either excitatory or inhibitory in function. 
E) are found at synaptic junctions of the sympathetic nervous system.

Question 2

In general,autonomic tone of peripheral blood vessels increases when

Accepted Answer

A) sympathetic stimulation is increased. 
B) sympathetic stimulation is decreased. 
C) parasympathetic stimulation is increased. 
D) parasympathetic stimulation is decreased. 
E) somatomotor stimulation is increased. 
A) sympathetic stimulation is increased. 
B) sympathetic stimulation is decreased. 
C) parasympathetic stimulation is increased. 
D) parasympathetic stimulation is decreased. 
E) somatomotor stimulation is increased.

Question 3

What effect would cutting the vagus nerve branch that innervates the stomach have on gastric function?

Accepted Answer

The vagus nerve carries parasympathetic

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The statement "Preganglionic axon terminals release acetylcholine" is

Accepted Answer

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 6

In the sympathetic nervous system,where are the preganglionic neurons located?

Accepted Answer

A) cervical and sacral segments of the spinal cord 
B) sacral segments of the spinal cord 
C) brain stem 
D) thoracic and lumbar segments of the spinal cord 
E) cerebellum 
A) cervical and sacral segments of the spinal cord 
B) sacral segments of the spinal cord 
C) brain stem 
D) thoracic and lumbar segments of the spinal cord 
E) cerebellum

Question 7

Injury to the neurons of a collateral ganglion would affect the function of the

Accepted Answer

A) heart. 
B) pupils. 
C) sweat glands. 
D) digestive tract. 
E) arrector pili muscles. 
A) heart. 
B) pupils. 
C) sweat glands. 
D) digestive tract. 
E) arrector pili muscles.

Question 8

A doctor places drops in the eyes to dilate the pupils for an examination.The type of drug that is used is a(n)________ drug.
1)sympathomimetic
2)parasympathomimetic
3)adrenergic activating
4)cholinergic activating

Accepted Answer

A) 1,2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 1,3 
E) 2,4 
A) 1,2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 1,3 
E) 2,4

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

Intramural ganglia in the digestive,urinary,and reproductive organs are innervated by the ________ nerves.

Accepted Answer

A) spinal 
B) splanchnic 
C) chain 
D) pelvic 
E) collateral 
A) spinal 
B) splanchnic 
C) chain 
D) pelvic 
E) collateral

Question 11

What mental illness is often improved by drugs that block serotonin re-uptake?

Accepted Answer

A) agitation 
B) hallucinations 
C) depression 
D) Parkinson's 
E) Huntington's 
A) agitation 
B) hallucinations 
C) depression 
D) Parkinson's 
E) Huntington's

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a visceral reflex?

Accepted Answer

A) defecation reflex 
B) vomiting reflex 
C) pupillary reflex 
D) ejaculation in response to tactile stimuli 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) defecation reflex 
B) vomiting reflex 
C) pupillary reflex 
D) ejaculation in response to tactile stimuli 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 13

The celiac ganglia innervate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) liver 
B) spleen 
C) stomach 
D) pancreas 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) liver 
B) spleen 
C) stomach 
D) pancreas 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 14

List the different types of adrenergic receptors,the responses they produce,and by what mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

There are two types of alpha receptors a

Question 15

Sympathetic nerves

Accepted Answer

A) provoke feelings of sympathy. 
B) allow us to relax,rest,and recover. 
C) contains short preganglionic fibers and longer postganglionic fibers. 
D) control swallowing. 
E) stimulate gastric secretion. 
A) provoke feelings of sympathy. 
B) allow us to relax,rest,and recover. 
C) contains short preganglionic fibers and longer postganglionic fibers. 
D) control swallowing. 
E) stimulate gastric secretion.

Question 16

Which of the following is essential for memory consolidation?

Accepted Answer

A) occipital lobe 
B) basal nuclei 
C) hippocampus 
D) insula 
E) prefrontal lobe 
A) occipital lobe 
B) basal nuclei 
C) hippocampus 
D) insula 
E) prefrontal lobe

Question 17

Unpaired sympathetic ganglia are called ________ ganglia.

Accepted Answer

A) contralateral 
B) collateral 
C) parasympathetic 
D) ipsilateral 
E) dorsal 
A) contralateral 
B) collateral 
C) parasympathetic 
D) ipsilateral 
E) dorsal

Question 18

Muscarinic receptors

Accepted Answer

A) are normally activated by acetylcholine. 
B) are found mostly in autonomic ganglia. 
C) always produce an excitatory response. 
D) control sodium channels in the affected membrane. 
E) are blocked by norepinephrine. 
A) are normally activated by acetylcholine. 
B) are found mostly in autonomic ganglia. 
C) always produce an excitatory response. 
D) control sodium channels in the affected membrane. 
E) are blocked by norepinephrine.

Question 19

Clusters of ganglionic sympathetic neurons that innervate organs in the abdominopelvic region are called ________ ganglia.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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.

Accepted Answer

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

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

Nicotinic receptors

In general,autonomic tone of peripheral blood vessels increases when

What effect would cutting the vagus nerve branch that innervates the stomach have on gastric function?

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

The statement "Preganglionic axon terminals release acetylcholine" is

In the sympathetic nervous system,where are the preganglionic neurons located?

Injury to the neurons of a collateral ganglion would affect the function of the

A doctor places drops in the eyes to dilate the pupils for an examination.The type of drug that is used is a(n)________ drug. 1)sympathomimetic 2)parasympathomimetic 3)adrenergic activating 4)cholinergic activating

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

Intramural ganglia in the digestive,urinary,and reproductive organs are innervated by the ________ nerves.

What mental illness is often improved by drugs that block serotonin re-uptake?

Which of the following is an example of a visceral reflex?

The celiac ganglia innervate which of the following?

List the different types of adrenergic receptors,the responses they produce,and by what mechanisms.

Sympathetic nerves

Which of the following is essential for memory consolidation?

Unpaired sympathetic ganglia are called ________ ganglia.

Muscarinic receptors

Clusters of ganglionic sympathetic neurons that innervate organs in the abdominopelvic region are called ________ ganglia.

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.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural 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 and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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