Question 1

Heart rate is increased in response to sympathetic stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The adrenal medulla is a modified sympathetic ganglion that secretes epinephrine when stimulated by sympathetic preganglionic neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ____________________ can control autonomic function such that under some emotional states,autonomically controlled visceral reactions like blushing,fainting,etc. ,can occur.

Accepted Answer

A) reticular activating system 
B) medulla oblongata 
C) limbic system 
D) cerebrum 
A) reticular activating system 
B) medulla oblongata 
C) limbic system 
D) cerebrum

Question 4

The autonomic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) innervates skeletal muscle. 
B) is not usually under conscious control. 
C) is always excitatory. 
D) has a single nerve extending from the spinal corD. 
A) innervates skeletal muscle. 
B) is not usually under conscious control. 
C) is always excitatory. 
D) has a single nerve extending from the spinal corD.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an example of the cooperative effects of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ANS?

Accepted Answer

A) micturition 
B) male sexual function 
C) saliva production 
D) sweating 
A) micturition 
B) male sexual function 
C) saliva production 
D) sweating

Question 6

Blocking F1F1F1S1F1F1F102-adrenergic receptors prevents airway

Accepted Answer

A) constriction. 
B) dilation. 
A) constriction. 
B) dilation.

Question 7

Somatic motor neurons have a direct connection between the CNS and their effector organs while ______________ motor neurons must synapse on with a peripheral neuron before reaching their effectors.

Accepted Answer

A) skeletal 
B) sensory 
C) autonomic 
D) Both skeletal and autonomic are correct. 
A) skeletal 
B) sensory 
C) autonomic 
D) Both skeletal and autonomic are correct.

Question 8

Sympathetic stimulation of an organ ALWAYS opposes the effects of parasympathetic stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Neurotransmitter release in the autonomic nervous system is always inhibitory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which autonomic division is dominant in normal body functions such as digestion?

Accepted Answer

A) sympathetic 
B) parasympathetic 
A) sympathetic 
B) parasympathetic

Question 11

Autonomic motor pathways utilize two neurons while somatic motor pathways utilize one neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Where do autonomic postganglionic neurons originate?

Accepted Answer

A) hindbrain 
B) gray matter of spinal cord 
C) peripheral ganglia 
D) All apply. 
A) hindbrain 
B) gray matter of spinal cord 
C) peripheral ganglia 
D) All apply.

Question 13

It is impossible to consciously control autonomic activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which organ receives only sympathetic innervation?

Accepted Answer

A) the adrenal medulla 
B) arrector pili muscles in the skin 
C) most blood vessels 
D) All apply. 
A) the adrenal medulla 
B) arrector pili muscles in the skin 
C) most blood vessels 
D) All apply.

Question 15

Dopamine,norepinephrine,and epinephrine are all molecules of the catecholamine family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The major regulatory center of the autonomic system is,according to many scientists,the ______________ since this brain region has functions,such as control of body temperature,that require appropriate activation of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves.

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus 
B) thalamus 
C) midbrain 
D) cerebrum 
A) hypothalamus 
B) thalamus 
C) midbrain 
D) cerebrum

Question 17

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) utilizes norepinephrine as a postganglionic neurotransmitter. 
B) has a relatively short preganglionic neuron. 
C) utilizes acetylcholine as a preganglionic neurotransmitter. 
D) includes the adrenal medulla. 
A) utilizes norepinephrine as a postganglionic neurotransmitter. 
B) has a relatively short preganglionic neuron. 
C) utilizes acetylcholine as a preganglionic neurotransmitter. 
D) includes the adrenal medulla.

Question 18

Autonomic motor neurons leaving the spinal cord synapse once prior to synapsing with the target organ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cutaneous effectors such as blood vessels,sweat glands,and errector pili muscles are innervated by

Accepted Answer

A) only parasympathetic nerves. 
B) only sympathetic nerves. 
C) both parasympathetic and sympathetic nerves. 
D) both parasympathetic and somatic nerves. 
A) only parasympathetic nerves. 
B) only sympathetic nerves. 
C) both parasympathetic and sympathetic nerves. 
D) both parasympathetic and somatic nerves.

Question 20

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) has long postganglionic neurons. 
B) has a single neuron arising from the spinal cord. 
C) has relatively short preganglionic neurons. 
D) has terminal ganglia embedded in the visceral effectors. 
A) has long postganglionic neurons. 
B) has a single neuron arising from the spinal cord. 
C) has relatively short preganglionic neurons. 
D) has terminal ganglia embedded in the visceral effectors.

Heart rate is increased in response to sympathetic stimulation.

The adrenal medulla is a modified sympathetic ganglion that secretes epinephrine when stimulated by sympathetic preganglionic neurons.

The ____________________ can control autonomic function such that under some emotional states,autonomically controlled visceral reactions like blushing,fainting,etc. ,can occur.

The autonomic nervous system

Which of the following is NOT an example of the cooperative effects of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ANS?

Blocking ₂-adrenergic receptors prevents airway

Somatic motor neurons have a direct connection between the CNS and their effector organs while ______________ motor neurons must synapse on with a peripheral neuron before reaching their effectors.

Sympathetic stimulation of an organ ALWAYS opposes the effects of parasympathetic stimulation.

Neurotransmitter release in the autonomic nervous system is always inhibitory.

Which autonomic division is dominant in normal body functions such as digestion?

Autonomic motor pathways utilize two neurons while somatic motor pathways utilize one neuron.

Where do autonomic postganglionic neurons originate?

It is impossible to consciously control autonomic activities.

Which organ receives only sympathetic innervation?

Dopamine,norepinephrine,and epinephrine are all molecules of the catecholamine family.

The major regulatory center of the autonomic system is,according to many scientists,the ______________ since this brain region has functions,such as control of body temperature,that require appropriate activation of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves.

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

Autonomic motor neurons leaving the spinal cord synapse once prior to synapsing with the target organ.

Cutaneous effectors such as blood vessels,sweat glands,and errector pili muscles are innervated by

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

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Exam 9: The Autonomic Nervous System

Heart rate is increased in response to sympathetic stimulation.

The adrenal medulla is a modified sympathetic ganglion that secretes epinephrine when stimulated by sympathetic preganglionic neurons.

The ____________________ can control autonomic function such that under some emotional states,autonomically controlled visceral reactions like blushing,fainting,etc. ,can occur.

The autonomic nervous system

Which of the following is NOT an example of the cooperative effects of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ANS?

Blocking 2-adrenergic receptors prevents airway

Somatic motor neurons have a direct connection between the CNS and their effector organs while ______________ motor neurons must synapse on with a peripheral neuron before reaching their effectors.

Sympathetic stimulation of an organ ALWAYS opposes the effects of parasympathetic stimulation.

Neurotransmitter release in the autonomic nervous system is always inhibitory.

Which autonomic division is dominant in normal body functions such as digestion?

Autonomic motor pathways utilize two neurons while somatic motor pathways utilize one neuron.

Where do autonomic postganglionic neurons originate?

It is impossible to consciously control autonomic activities.

Which organ receives only sympathetic innervation?

Dopamine,norepinephrine,and epinephrine are all molecules of the catecholamine family.

The major regulatory center of the autonomic system is,according to many scientists,the ______________ since this brain region has functions,such as control of body temperature,that require appropriate activation of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves.

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

Autonomic motor neurons leaving the spinal cord synapse once prior to synapsing with the target organ.

Cutaneous effectors such as blood vessels,sweat glands,and errector pili muscles are innervated by

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

The Study of Body Function

Chemical Composition of the Body

Cell Structure and Genetic Control

Enzymes and Energy

Cell Respiration and Metabolism

Interactions Between Cells and the Extracellular Environment

The Nervous System: Neurons and Synapses

The Central Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Endocrine Glands: Secretion and Action of Hormones

Muscle: Mechanisms of Contraction and Neural Control

Blood,Heart and Circulation

Cardiac Output,Blood Flow,and Blood Pressure

The Immune System

Respiratory Physiology

Physiology of the Kidneys

The Digestive System

Regulation and Metabolism

Reproduction

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Blocking ₂-adrenergic receptors prevents airway