Question 1

Which division functions to conserve energy and replenish the supply of nutrients

Accepted Answer

A)  Parasympathetic
B)  Somatic
C)  SympatheticD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 2

In the parasympathetic division,_________ ganglia are located in the wall of the target organ.

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The answer of In the parasympathetic division,_________ ganglia are located...

Question 3

Which sympathetic pathway involves a preganglionic neuron that synapses with a ganglionic neuron in a sympathetic trunk ganglion,but the postganglionic axon does not leave the trunk via a gray ramus

Accepted Answer

A)  Splanchnic nerve pathway
B)  Adrenal medulla pathway
C)  Postganglionic sympathetic nerve pathway
D)  Spinal nerve pathway
E)  None of the choices is correct.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

In an autonomic motor pathway,the first cell in the two-neuron chain is the ______ neuron.

Accepted Answer

A)  preganglionic
B)  postganglionic
C)  posterior
D)  terminal
E)  primaryF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 5

The postganglionic parasympathetic fibers that are controlled by pelvic splanchnic nerves innervate the
A: Large intestine
B: Reproductive organs
C: Salivary glands
D: Pupillary constrictor muscles
E: Urinary bladder
F: Ureters

Accepted Answer

A)  a,d,e
B)  b,c,e
C)  a,b,e,f
D)  c,d,f
E)  a,cF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Which type of innervation causes the heart rate to increase

Accepted Answer

A)  Parasympathetic
B)  SympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 7

Motor neurons of the _________ nervous system contain more rapidly conducting axons.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomic
B)  somaticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 8

The sympathetic division of the ANS has

Accepted Answer

A)  long postganglionic axons.
B)  norepinephrine as a transmitter substance.
C)  preganglionic neuron cell bodies in the T1-L2 regions of the spinal cord.
D)  Two of the choices are correct.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Norepinephrine is a catecholamine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The abdominal _______ plexus consists of the celiac plexus,superior mesenteric plexus,and inferior mesenteric plexus.

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The answer of The abdominal _______ plexus consists of the...

Question 11

The type of adrenergic receptor found on the smooth muscle cells of blood vessels in the skin is

Accepted Answer

A)   α\alphaα 1
B)   α\alphaα 2
C)   β\betaβ 1
D)   β\betaβ 2 E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Activation of parasympathetic fibers in pelvic splanchnic nerves leads to

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibition of urinary bladder contractions.
B)  erection of the male penis and female clitoris.
C)  decreased secretions in the digestive tract.
D)  an increase in the heart rate.
E)  decreased secretion of adrenaline from the adrenal glands.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

The micturition reflex results in

Accepted Answer

A)  vigorous contraction of the smooth muscle of the large intestine and relaxation of anal sphincters.
B)  contraction of smooth muscle in the bladder and relaxation of urinary sphincters.
C)  a decrease in blood pressure due to a slowing of heart rate.
D)  retention of urine and feces by relaxing some muscles and contracting others.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

An axon takes the ______ nerve pathway if a preganglionic neuron synapses with a ganglionic neuron in a sympathetic trunk ganglion.

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The answer of An axon takes the ______ nerve pathway...

Question 15

The lack of extensive divergence of parasympathetic preganglionic axons prevents the mass activation seen in the sympathetic division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The somatic nervous system can both excite and inhibit effectors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

There are ________ prevertebral ganglia.

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  3
C)  4
D)  5
E)  12F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Which division functions to increase alertness and direct bodily responses in stressful situations

Accepted Answer

A)  Parasympathetic
B)  SympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 19

Postganglionic axons are

Accepted Answer

A)  myelinated.
B)  unmyelinated.
C)  sometimes myelinated and sometimes unmyelinated.D) A) and B)
E) None of the above

Question 20

Catecholamines include

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine,epinephrine,and norepinephrine.
B)  dopamine,epinephrine,and norepinephrine.
C)  acetylcholine,epinephrine,and dopamine.
D)  epinephrine,norepinephrine,serotonin,and all monoamines.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 15: Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

Motor neurons of the _________ nervous system contain more rapidly conducting axons.

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The sympathetic division of the ANS has

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The somatic nervous system can both excite and inhibit effectors.

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The lack of extensive divergence of parasympathetic preganglionic axons prevents the mass activation seen in the sympathetic division.

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There are ________ prevertebral ganglia.

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Which division functions to increase alertness and direct bodily responses in stressful situations

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The abdominal _______ plexus consists of the celiac plexus,superior mesenteric plexus,and inferior mesenteric plexus.

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Postganglionic axons are

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The micturition reflex results in

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Which sympathetic pathway involves a preganglionic neuron that synapses with a ganglionic neuron in a sympathetic trunk ganglion,but the postganglionic axon does not leave the trunk via a gray ramus

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In an autonomic motor pathway,the first cell in the two-neuron chain is the ______ neuron.

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Activation of parasympathetic fibers in pelvic splanchnic nerves leads to

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In the parasympathetic division,_________ ganglia are located in the wall of the target organ.

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The type of adrenergic receptor found on the smooth muscle cells of blood vessels in the skin is

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Catecholamines include

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Which division functions to conserve energy and replenish the supply of nutrients

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The postganglionic parasympathetic fibers that are controlled by pelvic splanchnic nerves innervate the A: Large intestine B: Reproductive organs C: Salivary glands D: Pupillary constrictor muscles E: Urinary bladder F: Ureters

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An axon takes the ______ nerve pathway if a preganglionic neuron synapses with a ganglionic neuron in a sympathetic trunk ganglion.

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Norepinephrine is a catecholamine.

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Which type of innervation causes the heart rate to increase

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