Question 1

In which system are the ganglia in or near the target organ?

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A)   sympathetic division of the ANS
B)   parasympathetic division of the ANS
C)   somatic nervous system
D)   afferent nervous system
E)   central nervous systemF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Each of the following effects is associated with the action of postganglionic sympathetic fibers except

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A)   increased sweat secretion.
B)   reduced circulation to the skin.
C)   decreased heart rate.
D)   dilation of the pupils.
E)   increased blood flow to skeletal muscles.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Autonomic disorders would not cause

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A)   excessive perspiration.
B)   appetite.
C)   sexual arousal.
D)   problems in maintenance of blood pressure.
E)   problems related to skeletal muscle function.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Postganglionic axons usually are

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A)   myelinated.
B)   unmyelinated.
C)   larger than preganglionic fibers.
D)   located in the brain.
E)   located in the spinal cord.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

For minor surgical procedures, Valium is typically given to patients to cause anterograde amnesia. Thismeans the patient will temporarily

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A)   forget all fact memories such as the color of a stop sign.
B)   forget skill memories like how to ride a bike.
C)   forget long-term memories like their name.
D)   forget memories from before surgery.
E)   forget memories from during and immediately after surgery.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 6

n-Text Figure Based Questions
-What neurotransmitter is released from most varicosities in the sympathetic division? (Figure 16-4)

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A)   dopamine
B)   serotonin
C)   epinephrine
D)   norepinephrine
E)   GABAF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers that innervate the heart pass through the

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A)   celiac plexus.
B)   hypogastric plexus.
C)   cardiac plexus.
D)   sphenopalatine ganglia.
E)   otic ganglia.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Preganglionic fibers that innervate the collateral ganglia form the

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A)   adrenal medulla.
B)   celiac ganglia.
C)   sympathetic chain ganglia.
D)   inferior mesenteric ganglia.
E)   splanchnic nerves.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following is an inherited disease characterized by destruction of ACh-secreting and GABA-secreting neurons in the basal nuclei causing difficulty controlling movements?

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A)   schizophrenia
B)   Parkinson's disease
C)   Huntington's disease
D)   Alzheimer's disease
E)   senile dementiaF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is a sympathetic neurotransmitter used for vasodilation?

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A)   acetylcholine
B)   norepinephrine
C)   dopamine
D)   serotonin
E)   nitric oxideF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

The statement "It controls the diameter of the pupil" is

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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.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Figure 16-1 ANS Pathway
 
Use Figure 16-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "4."

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A)   preganglionic neuron
B)   postganglionic fibers of sympathetic nerve
C)   preganglionic fibers of sympathetic nerve
D)   collateral ganglion
E)   white ramus communicansF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Visceral motor neuron nuclei are located in which part of the brain?

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A)   midbrain
B)   primary motor cortex
C)   hypothalamus
D)   thalamus
E)   cerebellumF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 14

The sympathetic division of the ANS is also known as which of the following?

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A)   somatic division
B)   craniosacral division
C)   resting division
D)   thoracolumbar division
E)   lumbosacral divisionF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

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

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A)   1, 2
B)   3
C)   4
D)   1, 3
E)   2, 4F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 16

The majority of norepinephrine released by varicosities only briefly affects the target tissue because it is quickly reused or broken down by

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A)   monoamine oxidase.
B)   acetylcholinesterase.
C)   nitroxide.
D)   decarboxylase.
E)   catalase.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 17

Sympathetic axon terminals form a branching network of swollen segments called

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A)   ganglia.
B)   receptors.
C)   varicosities.
D)   nuclei.
E)   bulbs.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The regulation of awake-asleep cycles appears to involve an interplay between brain stem nuclei that use different neurotransmitters. The one that favors alertness is ________ and the other promoting deep sleep is ________.

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A)   acetylcholine; serotonin
B)   serotonin; norepinephrine
C)   norepinephrine; serotonin
D)   dopamine; GABA
E)   glutamate; serotoninF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Explain what dual innervation means with regard to the autonomic nervous system. Using the cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems as examples, explain how dual innervation regulates the function of each system.

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Dual innervation means that both the sym...

Question 20

Dual innervation refers to an organ receiving

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A)   two nerves from the spinal cord.
B)   both autonomic and somatomotor nerves.
C)   both sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation.
D)   nerves from both the brain and the spinal cord.
E)   both sensory and motor nerves.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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

n-Text Figure Based Questions -What neurotransmitter is released from most varicosities in the sympathetic division? (Figure 16-4)

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For minor surgical procedures, Valium is typically given to patients to cause anterograde amnesia. Thismeans the patient will temporarily

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The statement "It controls the diameter of the pupil" is

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Preganglionic fibers that innervate the collateral ganglia form the

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Sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers that innervate the heart pass through the

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Autonomic disorders would not cause

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Postganglionic axons usually are

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Visceral motor neuron nuclei are located in which part of the brain?

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Which of the following is a sympathetic neurotransmitter used for vasodilation?

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Sympathetic axon terminals form a branching network of swollen segments called

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The sympathetic division of the ANS is also known as which of the following?

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Each of the following effects is associated with the action of postganglionic sympathetic fibers except

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The majority of norepinephrine released by varicosities only briefly affects the target tissue because it is quickly reused or broken down by

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The regulation of awake-asleep cycles appears to involve an interplay between brain stem nuclei that use different neurotransmitters. The one that favors alertness is ________ and the other promoting deep sleep is ________.

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Dual innervation refers to an organ receiving

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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

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Figure 16-1 ANS Pathway Use Figure 16-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "4."

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Explain what dual innervation means with regard to the autonomic nervous system. Using the cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems as examples, explain how dual innervation regulates the function of each system.

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Which of the following is an inherited disease characterized by destruction of ACh-secreting and GABA-secreting neurons in the basal nuclei causing difficulty controlling movements?

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