Question 1

Which is not characteristic of the parasympathetic division of the ANS

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A)  Long postganglionic axons
B)  Long preganglionic axons
C)  No rami communicantes
D)  Terminal ganglia close to the target organ
E)  Craniosacral preganglionic neuron cell bodiesF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

When ACh binds to nicotinic receptors,it

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A)  always produces an excitatory response.
B)  always produces an inhibitory response.
C)  sometimes excites and sometimes inhibits the target cell depending on the subtype of receptor.
D)  sometimes excites and sometimes inhibits the target cell depending on the extracellular fluid surrounding the cell.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Both types of axons of the sympathetic branch of the ANS use norepinephrine as the neurotransmitter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which statements are correct concerning the parasympathetic division of the ANS
A: Contains preganglionic cell bodies in brainstem nuclei
B: Contains preganglionic cell bodies in the lateral horns of the T1-L2 regions
C: Participates in the "fight-or-flight" response
D: Helps maintain homeostasis
E: Contains preganglionic cell bodies in the sacral region of the spinal cord

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Except for the _______ region of the spinal cord,one sympathetic trunk ganglion is approximately associated with each spinal nerve.

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The answer of Except for the _______ region of the...

Question 6

Postganglionic sympathetic axons are carried from the sympathetic trunk to the spinal nerve by the

Accepted Answer

A)  white rami communicantes.
B)  superior cervical ganglion.
C)  gray rami communicantes.
D)  splanchnic nerves.
E)  pterygopalatine ganglion.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Preganglionic axons of the ANS release

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A)  acetylcholine.
B)  norepinephrine.
C)  either acetylcholine or norepinephrine.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 8

Terminal and intramural ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic branch of the ANS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The postganglionic axons of the sympathetic branch of the ANS are considered short.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Consider a basketball player whose heart is racing during the final moments of a game.With seconds on the clock,she makes a jump shot.Her excitement is a function of her ________ nervous system,and her movements are a function of her _______ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic,sympathetic
B)  sympathetic,parasympathetic
C)  somatic,sympathetic
D)  sympathetic,somatic
E)  somatic,parasympatheticF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

"Rest and digest," as well as the maintenance of homeostasis,is associated with the action of the _________ division of the ANS.

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The answer of "Rest and digest," as well as the...

Question 12

The ANS uses pathways that include two-neuron chains to innervate its effector organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The parasympathetic division of the ANS is also called the craniosacral division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The parasympathetic innervation from the pelvic splanchnic nerves is responsible for erection of the female clitoris and the male penis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Neuronal __________ occurs when axons from numerous preganglionic cells synapse on a single ganglionic cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Neuronal __________ occurs when axons from numerous...

Question 16

The axons that release norepinephrine are called _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The axons that release norepinephrine are called...

Question 17

The glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the

Accepted Answer

A)  parotid salivary gland.
B)  large intestine.
C)  lacrimal gland.
D)  sublingual salivary gland.
E)  ciliary muscle.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

The cranial nerve having multiple terminal and intramural ganglia is

Accepted Answer

A)  CN III.
B)  CN VII.
C)  CN IX.
D)  CN X.
E)  CN XII.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Dual innervation means that an individual effector

Accepted Answer

A)  may be excited or inhibited by a single division of the autonomic nervous system.
B)  receives input from both the somatic and the autonomic nervous systems.
C)  receives input from both the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous systems.
D)  receives two autonomic axons on each smooth muscle cell.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Neuronal divergence occurs when axons from one preganglionic cell synapse on numerous ganglionic cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

Which is not characteristic of the parasympathetic division of the ANS

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Postganglionic sympathetic axons are carried from the sympathetic trunk to the spinal nerve by the

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Dual innervation means that an individual effector

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Neuronal divergence occurs when axons from one preganglionic cell synapse on numerous ganglionic cells.

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The axons that release norepinephrine are called _________.

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When ACh binds to nicotinic receptors,it

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Neuronal __________ occurs when axons from numerous preganglionic cells synapse on a single ganglionic cell.

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Except for the _______ region of the spinal cord,one sympathetic trunk ganglion is approximately associated with each spinal nerve.

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Both types of axons of the sympathetic branch of the ANS use norepinephrine as the neurotransmitter.

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"Rest and digest," as well as the maintenance of homeostasis,is associated with the action of the _________ division of the ANS.

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The cranial nerve having multiple terminal and intramural ganglia is

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Terminal and intramural ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic branch of the ANS.

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Consider a basketball player whose heart is racing during the final moments of a game.With seconds on the clock,she makes a jump shot.Her excitement is a function of her __ nervous system,and her movements are a function of her _ nervous system.

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The parasympathetic division of the ANS is also called the craniosacral division.

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Preganglionic axons of the ANS release

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The ANS uses pathways that include two-neuron chains to innervate its effector organs.

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The glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the

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The parasympathetic innervation from the pelvic splanchnic nerves is responsible for erection of the female clitoris and the male penis.

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The postganglionic axons of the sympathetic branch of the ANS are considered short.

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Which is not characteristic of the parasympathetic division of the ANS

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Postganglionic sympathetic axons are carried from the sympathetic trunk to the spinal nerve by the

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Dual innervation means that an individual effector

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Neuronal divergence occurs when axons from one preganglionic cell synapse on numerous ganglionic cells.

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The axons that release norepinephrine are called _________.

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When ACh binds to nicotinic receptors,it

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Neuronal __________ occurs when axons from numerous preganglionic cells synapse on a single ganglionic cell.

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Except for the _______ region of the spinal cord,one sympathetic trunk ganglion is approximately associated with each spinal nerve.

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Both types of axons of the sympathetic branch of the ANS use norepinephrine as the neurotransmitter.

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"Rest and digest," as well as the maintenance of homeostasis,is associated with the action of the _________ division of the ANS.

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The cranial nerve having multiple terminal and intramural ganglia is

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Terminal and intramural ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic branch of the ANS.

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Consider a basketball player whose heart is racing during the final moments of a game.With seconds on the clock,she makes a jump shot.Her excitement is a function of her ________ nervous system,and her movements are a function of her _______ nervous system.

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The parasympathetic division of the ANS is also called the craniosacral division.

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Preganglionic axons of the ANS release

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The ANS uses pathways that include two-neuron chains to innervate its effector organs.

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The glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the

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The parasympathetic innervation from the pelvic splanchnic nerves is responsible for erection of the female clitoris and the male penis.

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The postganglionic axons of the sympathetic branch of the ANS are considered short.

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