Question 1

In a sympathetic division motor pathway,which neurotransmitter is released at the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norepinephrine
B)  Acetylcholine
C)  Epinephrine
D)  Dopamine
E)  SerotoninF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Stimulation of the fibers associated with which plexus in the diagram can dramatically alter the pace and force of heart contraction?.

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  H
D)  I
E)  JF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 3

The two main neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system are

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A)  noradrenaline and adrenaline.
B)  adrenaline and acetylcholine.
C)  norepinephrine and dopamine.
D)  norepinephrine and acetylcholine.
E)  acetylcholine and dopamine.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 4

A postganglionic neuron in the ANS

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A)  releases neurotransmitter that binds to the effector cell.
B)  is the first part of an autonomic motor pathway.
C)  has its cell body in the brain or spinal cord.
D)  has its axons exiting the CNS through cranial nerves.
E)  carries information into the sympathetic chain ganglia.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

Autonomic tone is regulated by the

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A)  medulla oblongata.
B)  cerebellum.
C)  cerebrum.
D)  vermis.
E)  hypothalamus.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Jennifer is at a stoplight and begins to accelerate into traffic when the light turns green.She stops suddenly as a truck runs the red light and is only a few inches away from her front bumper.Which effect would you NOT expect to see in Jennifer's body?

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A)  Increased heart rate
B)  Airway dilation
C)  Increased pupil diameter
D)  Increased secretion of digestive juices
E)  Increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrineF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Explain why the sympathetic division of the ANS has more widespread and longer-lasting effects than the parasympathetic division.

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A single sympathetic preganglionic fiber...

Question 8

A patient with chronic skeletal muscle spasms was placed on an anticholinergic medication.After taking the medication,the patient's muscle spasms ceased,but now the patient reports a loss of muscle strength.In addition,the patient's resting heart rate had increased.the doctor changed the medication to a lower dose and a type that specifically targets only nicotinic receptors.Explain how this could alleviate the side-effects of the first medication the patient received.

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Medications that block the action of ace...

Question 9

Which parasympathetic terminal ganglion is associated with the parotid salivary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ciliary ganglion
B)  Pterygopalatine ganglion
C)  Submandibular ganglion
D)  Otic ganglion
E)  both otic and submandibularF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 10

The ______contains sympathetic preganglionic axons and connects the anterior ramus of the spinal nerve with the sympathetic trunk ganglia.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomic plexus
B)  Greater splanchnic nerve
C)  meningeal branch
D)  White rami communicanes
E)  Gray rami communicanesF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The sympathetic system supplies the heart and lungs when preganglionic neurons synapse with postganglionic neurons between ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  T1-T4 trunk ganglion
B)  T5-T9 trunk ganglion
C)  T10-T11 trunk ganglion
D)  three cervical ganglion
E)  L1-L4 ganglionF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which disorder is a type of neuropathy often caused by long term diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raynaud's phenomenon
B)  Autonomic dysreflexia
C)  Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
D)  Diabetic neuropathy
E)  Horner's SyndromeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Splanchnic nerves are primarily

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic pregagnlionic fibers
B)  parasympathetic pregagnlionic fibers
C)  sympathetic postgagnlionic fibers
D)  parasympathetic postgagnlionic fibersE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which ganglia are associated with thoracolumbar outflow? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  paravertebral ganglia
B)  prevertebral ganglia
C)  intramural ganglia
D)  terminal ganglia
E)  postvertebral gangliaF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following types of adrenergic receptors are only found in brown adipose tissue where their activation stimulates heat production?

Accepted Answer

A)  α1-adrenergic
B)  α2-adrenergic
C)  β1-adrenergic
D)  β2-adrenergic
E)  β3-adrenergicF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Compare and contrast the overall responses of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions,including specific effects at various visceral effectors.

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic division acts to prepare...

Question 17

Which nerve supplies the inferior mesenteric ganglion with preganglionic neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lumbar splanchnic nerve
B)  Lesser splanchnic nerve
C)  Greater splanchnic nerve
D)  Cardiac accelerator
E)  Phrenic nerveF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Beta blockers are used to

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent a rise in heart rate.
B)  prevent a drop in heart rate.
C)  dilate pupils.
D)  prevent sweating .
E)  decrease dry eye syndrome.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Identify which ANS motor neurons are cholinergic and describe the potential roles that these neurons perform in the ANS.Be sure to describe the location of various postsynaptic effector cells including the type of receptor that could be potentially activated by acetylcholine.

Accepted Answer

The neuron could be a preganglionic neur...

Question 20

_____ is the neurotransmitter used by the pathway shown in the diagram and it causes ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Norepinephrine;depolarization
B)  Acetylcholine;depolarization
C)  Epinephrine;depolarization
D)  Norepinephrine;hyperpolarization
E)  Acetylcholine;hyperpolarizationF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Exam 15: The Autonomic Nervous System

Explain why the sympathetic division of the ANS has more widespread and longer-lasting effects than the parasympathetic division.

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The ______contains sympathetic preganglionic axons and connects the anterior ramus of the spinal nerve with the sympathetic trunk ganglia.

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Which nerve supplies the inferior mesenteric ganglion with preganglionic neurons?

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_ is the neurotransmitter used by the pathway shown in the diagram and it causes .

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Autonomic tone is regulated by the

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Beta blockers are used to

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Which of the following types of adrenergic receptors are only found in brown adipose tissue where their activation stimulates heat production?

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The sympathetic system supplies the heart and lungs when preganglionic neurons synapse with postganglionic neurons between ____.

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Identify which ANS motor neurons are cholinergic and describe the potential roles that these neurons perform in the ANS.Be sure to describe the location of various postsynaptic effector cells including the type of receptor that could be potentially activated by acetylcholine.

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The neuron could be a preganglionic neur...
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Which parasympathetic terminal ganglion is associated with the parotid salivary gland?

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A postganglionic neuron in the ANS

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Which disorder is a type of neuropathy often caused by long term diabetes mellitus?

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Stimulation of the fibers associated with which plexus in the diagram can dramatically alter the pace and force of heart contraction?.

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Compare and contrast the overall responses of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions,including specific effects at various visceral effectors.

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The sympathetic division acts to prepare...
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In a sympathetic division motor pathway,which neurotransmitter is released at the kidney?

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Jennifer is at a stoplight and begins to accelerate into traffic when the light turns green.She stops suddenly as a truck runs the red light and is only a few inches away from her front bumper.Which effect would you NOT expect to see in Jennifer's body?

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The two main neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system are

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Splanchnic nerves are primarily

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Which ganglia are associated with thoracolumbar outflow? Select all that apply.

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Exam 15: The Autonomic Nervous System

Explain why the sympathetic division of the ANS has more widespread and longer-lasting effects than the parasympathetic division.

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The ______contains sympathetic preganglionic axons and connects the anterior ramus of the spinal nerve with the sympathetic trunk ganglia.

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Which nerve supplies the inferior mesenteric ganglion with preganglionic neurons?

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_____ is the neurotransmitter used by the pathway shown in the diagram and it causes ____.

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Autonomic tone is regulated by the

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Which of the following types of adrenergic receptors are only found in brown adipose tissue where their activation stimulates heat production?

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The sympathetic system supplies the heart and lungs when preganglionic neurons synapse with postganglionic neurons between ____.

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Identify which ANS motor neurons are cholinergic and describe the potential roles that these neurons perform in the ANS.Be sure to describe the location of various postsynaptic effector cells including the type of receptor that could be potentially activated by acetylcholine.

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Which parasympathetic terminal ganglion is associated with the parotid salivary gland?

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Which disorder is a type of neuropathy often caused by long term diabetes mellitus?

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Stimulation of the fibers associated with which plexus in the diagram can dramatically alter the pace and force of heart contraction?.

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Compare and contrast the overall responses of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions,including specific effects at various visceral effectors.

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In a sympathetic division motor pathway,which neurotransmitter is released at the kidney?

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Jennifer is at a stoplight and begins to accelerate into traffic when the light turns green.She stops suddenly as a truck runs the red light and is only a few inches away from her front bumper.Which effect would you NOT expect to see in Jennifer's body?

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The two main neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system are

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Which ganglia are associated with thoracolumbar outflow? Select all that apply.

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