Question 1

Which statement applies to receptors

Accepted Answer

A) They are present for every modality in the environment. 
B) When stimulated, they bring about opening of K⁺ channels in the efferent neuron membrane. 
C) When mechanical, they are sensitive to varying amounts of heat. 
D) They may be either a specialized ending of an afferent neuron or a special cell closely associated with the peripheral ending of an afferent neuron. 
A) They are present for every modality in the environment. 
B) When stimulated, they bring about opening of K⁺ channels in the efferent neuron membrane. 
C) When mechanical, they are sensitive to varying amounts of heat. 
D) They may be either a specialized ending of an afferent neuron or a special cell closely associated with the peripheral ending of an afferent neuron.

Question 2

Which of these organs is NOT innervated by the parasympathetic division

Accepted Answer

A) blood vessels 
B) intestines 
C) pupils of the eye 
D) liver 
A) blood vessels 
B) intestines 
C) pupils of the eye 
D) liver

Question 3

Match the type of neuron, labelled a. through d., with its description(s). (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-autonomic nerves

Accepted Answer

A) all three types of neurons 
B) both afferent and efferent neurons 
C) afferent neurons 
D) efferent neurons or interneurons 
A) all three types of neurons 
B) both afferent and efferent neurons 
C) afferent neurons 
D) efferent neurons or interneurons

Question 4

Match the terms, labelled a. through c., with their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-dependent on the overtones

Accepted Answer

A) timbre (quality) 
B) pitch (tone) 
C) intensity of a sound wave (loudness) 
A) timbre (quality) 
B) pitch (tone) 
C) intensity of a sound wave (loudness)

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT occur in a photoreceptor during exposure to light

Accepted Answer

A) membrane hyperpolarization 
B) closure of Na⁺ channels in the outer segment 
C) increased transmitter release from the synaptic terminal 
D) decrease in cyclic GMP in the outer segment 
A) membrane hyperpolarization 
B) closure of Na⁺ channels in the outer segment 
C) increased transmitter release from the synaptic terminal 
D) decrease in cyclic GMP in the outer segment

Question 6

Which of these fibres release norepinephrine

Accepted Answer

A) preganglionic parasympathetic fibres 
B) postganglionic parasympathetic fibres 
C) postganglionic sympathetic fibres in the heart 
D) postganglionic sympathetic fibres in sweat glands 
A) preganglionic parasympathetic fibres 
B) postganglionic parasympathetic fibres 
C) postganglionic sympathetic fibres in the heart 
D) postganglionic sympathetic fibres in sweat glands

Question 7

Match the types of autonomic receptors, labelled a. through e., with their characteristic(s). (More than one answer may apply.)
-bind with acetylcholine released from all autonomic preganglionic fibres

Accepted Answer

A) nicotinic receptors 
B) muscarinic receptors 
C) alpha receptors 
D) beta-1 receptors 
E) beta-2 receptors 
A) nicotinic receptors 
B) muscarinic receptors 
C) alpha receptors 
D) beta-1 receptors 
E) beta-2 receptors

Question 8

Activation of a sensory pathway at any point gives rise to the same sensation that would be produced by stimulation of the receptors in the body part itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Moving air through the eustachian tube equalizes air pressure on the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Moving air through the eustachian tube equalizes...

Question 10

Which of the following structures are located in the middle layer of the retina

Accepted Answer

A) bipolar neurons 
B) convex cells 
C) ganglion cells 
D) rods and cones 
A) bipolar neurons 
B) convex cells 
C) ganglion cells 
D) rods and cones

Question 11

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-fibres that issue from sacral nerves

Accepted Answer

A) parasympathetic division 
B) sympathetic division 
C) both parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions 
D) neither parasympathetic nor sympathetic divisions 
A) parasympathetic division 
B) sympathetic division 
C) both parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions 
D) neither parasympathetic nor sympathetic divisions

Question 12

Match the ear parts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-part of the vestibular apparatus

Accepted Answer

A) external ear 
B) middle ear 
C) cochlea in the inner ear 
D) semicircular canal in the inner ear 
E) utricle and saccule in the inner ear 
A) external ear 
B) middle ear 
C) cochlea in the inner ear 
D) semicircular canal in the inner ear 
E) utricle and saccule in the inner ear

Question 13

Match the ear parts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-connected with the throat via the eustachian tube

Accepted Answer

A) external ear 
B) middle ear 
C) cochlea in the inner ear 
D) semicircular canal in the inner ear 
E) utricle and saccule in the inner ear 
A) external ear 
B) middle ear 
C) cochlea in the inner ear 
D) semicircular canal in the inner ear 
E) utricle and saccule in the inner ear

Question 14

Each half of the visual cortex receives information from the opposite half of the visual field as detected by both eyes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The sympathetic postganglionic fibres that innervate the sweat glands secrete acetylcholine rather than norepinephrine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which statement applies to myopia

Accepted Answer

A) The curvature of the lens is uneven. 
B) A near source of light is focused on the retina without accommodation. 
C) A convex lens is used to correct the condition. 
D) The images from the two eyes are not fused within the cortex. 
A) The curvature of the lens is uneven. 
B) A near source of light is focused on the retina without accommodation. 
C) A convex lens is used to correct the condition. 
D) The images from the two eyes are not fused within the cortex.

Question 17

Sympathetic activity inhibits the secretion of ____________________ from the pancreas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sympathetic activity inhibits the secretion of ____________________...

Question 18

Describe the conduction of sound energy and its subsequent transduction into neural stimuli.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the conduction of sound energy and...

Question 19

Which of the following describes myasthenia gravis

Accepted Answer

A) It is an autoimmune disease. 
B) It occurs when the terminal-button vesicles are unable to release adequate amounts of acetylcholine. 
C) It affects only the peripheral nervous system. 
D) It affects only sensory functions. 
A) It is an autoimmune disease. 
B) It occurs when the terminal-button vesicles are unable to release adequate amounts of acetylcholine. 
C) It affects only the peripheral nervous system. 
D) It affects only sensory functions.

Question 20

The brain contains naturally occurring morphine-like substances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which statement applies to receptors

Which of these organs is NOT innervated by the parasympathetic division

Match the type of neuron, labelled a. through d., with its description(s). (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -autonomic nerves

Match the terms, labelled a. through c., with their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -dependent on the overtones

Which of the following does NOT occur in a photoreceptor during exposure to light

Which of these fibres release norepinephrine

Match the types of autonomic receptors, labelled a. through e., with their characteristic(s). (More than one answer may apply.) -bind with acetylcholine released from all autonomic preganglionic fibres

Activation of a sensory pathway at any point gives rise to the same sensation that would be produced by stimulation of the receptors in the body part itself.

Moving air through the eustachian tube equalizes air pressure on the ____________________.

Which of the following structures are located in the middle layer of the retina

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -fibres that issue from sacral nerves

Match the ear parts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -part of the vestibular apparatus

Match the ear parts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -connected with the throat via the eustachian tube

Each half of the visual cortex receives information from the opposite half of the visual field as detected by both eyes.

The sympathetic postganglionic fibres that innervate the sweat glands secrete acetylcholine rather than norepinephrine.

Which statement applies to myopia

Sympathetic activity inhibits the secretion of ____________________ from the pancreas.

Describe the conduction of sound energy and its subsequent transduction into neural stimuli.

Which of the following describes myasthenia gravis

The brain contains naturally occurring morphine-like substances.

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Exam 4: The Peripheral Nervous System: Sensory, Autonomic, Somatic

Which statement applies to receptors

Which of these organs is NOT innervated by the parasympathetic division

Match the type of neuron, labelled a. through d., with its description(s). (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -autonomic nerves

Match the terms, labelled a. through c., with their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -dependent on the overtones

Which of the following does NOT occur in a photoreceptor during exposure to light

Which of these fibres release norepinephrine

Match the types of autonomic receptors, labelled a. through e., with their characteristic(s). (More than one answer may apply.) -bind with acetylcholine released from all autonomic preganglionic fibres

Activation of a sensory pathway at any point gives rise to the same sensation that would be produced by stimulation of the receptors in the body part itself.

Moving air through the eustachian tube equalizes air pressure on the ____________________.

Which of the following structures are located in the middle layer of the retina

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -fibres that issue from sacral nerves

Match the ear parts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -part of the vestibular apparatus

Match the ear parts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -connected with the throat via the eustachian tube

Each half of the visual cortex receives information from the opposite half of the visual field as detected by both eyes.

The sympathetic postganglionic fibres that innervate the sweat glands secrete acetylcholine rather than norepinephrine.

Which statement applies to myopia

Sympathetic activity inhibits the secretion of ____________________ from the pancreas.

Describe the conduction of sound energy and its subsequent transduction into neural stimuli.

Which of the following describes myasthenia gravis

The brain contains naturally occurring morphine-like substances.

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

Principles of Endocrinology: The Central Endocrine Glands

The Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acidbase Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Reproductive System

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