Question 1

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-functions at rest

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic
B)  parasympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 2

Sympathetic fibers leave the spinal cord in the

Accepted Answer

A)  cranial and sacral regions.
B)  lumbar and sacral regions.
C)  cranial and thoracic regions.
D)  thoracic and lumbar regions.
E)  cervical and sacral regionsF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following cranial nerves does NOT carry parasympathetic fibers?

Accepted Answer

A)  glossopharyngeal
B)  vagus
C)  facial
D)  hypoglossal
E)  oculomotorF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Cholinergic neurons secrete _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cholinergic neurons secrete _________....

Question 5

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-effects are short-lived

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic
B)  parasympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 6

Acetylcholine will cause the pupil of the eye to constrict.A drug acts on receptors for acetylcholine to cause the pupils of the eye to dilate.Nicotine does not bind to receptors in smooth muscle cells of the iris.Therefore,the drug which causes the pupils to dilate is a

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotinic blocking agent.
B)  muscarinic blocking agent.
C)  a nicotinic agent.
D)  a muscarinic agent.
E)  an adrenergic agent.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

When acetylcholine binds with nicotinic receptors,the response is

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A)  inhibitory.
B)  excitatory.
C)  either excitatory or inhibitory.
D)  both excitatory and inhibitory.
E)  neither excitatory nor inhibitory.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an effector controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac muscle
B)  glands
C)  skeletal muscle
D)  smooth muscle in blood vessels
E)  smooth muscle in the digestive systemF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 9

Compared to a somatic reflex,an autonomic reflex utilizes

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A)  one motor neuron plus cardiac and smooth muscle and glands as effectors.
B)  one motor neuron plus skeletal muscles as effectors.
C)  two motor neurons plus cardiac and smooth muscle and glands as effectors.
D)  two motor neurons plus skeletal muscles as effectors.
E)  three motor neurons plus skeletal muscles as effectors.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The enteric nervous system can monitor and control digestive functions independently of the CNS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-inhibits heart rate but stimulates contraction of urinary bladder

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic
B)  parasympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 12

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-provides innervation to blood vessels in skeletal muscles

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic
B)  parasympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 13

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.
-acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter substance

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic motor nervous system
B)  autonomic nervous system
C)  both somatic and autonomic nervous systems
D)  neither somatic nor autonomic nervous systemE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both divisions of the ANS can produce stimulatory effects.
B)  Both divisions cooperate to achieve normal reproductive function.
C)  Structures receiving dual innervation by the ANS are regulated equally by both divisions.
D)  The sympathetic division has more influence under conditions of physical activity than does the parasympathetic division.
E)  Dual innervation of organs by both divisions of the ANS is not universal.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Sympathomimetic agents activate

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotinic receptors.
B)  muscarinic receptors.
C)  adrenergic receptors.
D)  somatotrophic receptors.
E)  cholinergic receptors.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 16

Where is the enteric nervous system located?

Accepted Answer

A)  brain
B)  heart
C)  digestive tract
D)  skinE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

How does distribution of symapthetic nerves differ from the distribution of parasymapthetic nerves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only the sympathetic division serves the head and neck.
B)  Only parasympathetic nerves innervate the thoracic region.
C)  Sympathetic fibers innervate the abdominal cavity,while parasympathetic fibers innervate the pelvic region.
D)  Spinal nerves contain sympathetic fibers,while cranial nerves contain parasympathetic fibers.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Which of the organs listed below is not directly innervated by the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  the heart
B)  sweat gland
C)  smooth muscle
D)  skeletal muscle
E)  salivary glandF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

The ________________ division of the ANS functions mainly to prepare the body for energy-expending,stressful situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  craniosacral
B)  parasympathetic
C)  somatic
D)  sympathetic
E)  sensoryF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 20

In the sympathetic division of the ANS,

Accepted Answer

A)  an important characteristic is convergence of neurons.
B)  preganglionic fibers are generally longer than postganglionic fibers.
C)  the preganglionic cell body is located in the lateral horn of the spinal cord.
D)  a single preganglionic fiber usually synapses with a single postganglionic fiber.
E)  preganglionic fibers emerge from the cervical portion of the spinal cord.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

Acetylcholine will cause the pupil of the eye to constrict.A drug acts on receptors for acetylcholine to cause the pupils of the eye to dilate.Nicotine does not bind to receptors in smooth muscle cells of the iris.Therefore,the drug which causes the pupils to dilate is a

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Which of the organs listed below is not directly innervated by the autonomic nervous system?

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In the sympathetic division of the ANS,

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Which of the following statements is false?

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Sympathomimetic agents activate

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Compared to a somatic reflex,an autonomic reflex utilizes

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -inhibits heart rate but stimulates contraction of urinary bladder

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When acetylcholine binds with nicotinic receptors,the response is

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Sympathetic fibers leave the spinal cord in the

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Which of the following cranial nerves does NOT carry parasympathetic fibers?

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The enteric nervous system can monitor and control digestive functions independently of the CNS.

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Which of the following is NOT an effector controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -effects are short-lived

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The ________________ division of the ANS functions mainly to prepare the body for energy-expending,stressful situations.

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Where is the enteric nervous system located?

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -provides innervation to blood vessels in skeletal muscles

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Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter substance

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How does distribution of symapthetic nerves differ from the distribution of parasymapthetic nerves?

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -functions at rest

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Cholinergic neurons secrete _________.

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