Question 1

Sympathetic fibers leave the spinal cord in the

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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) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 2

-Identify structure "B" on the bottom diagram.

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A)   autonomic ganglion
B)   somatic motor neuron
C)   effector organ (smooth muscle of GI tract) 
D)   postganglionic neuron
E)   preganglionic neuronF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

In the sympathetic division of the ANS,

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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 B)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Cholinergic neurons secrete _________.

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The answer of Cholinergic neurons secrete _________....

Question 5

-Identify structure "D" on the bottom diagram.

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A)   autonomic ganglion
B)   somatic motor neuron
C)   effector organ (smooth muscle of GI tract) 
D)   postganglionic neuron
E)   preganglionic neuronF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 6

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 E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Sympathetic preganglionic axons

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A)   can synapse in terminal ganglia.
B)   must synapse in parasympathetic ganglia.
C)   can synapse with cells in the adrenal cortex.
D)   can synapse in the dorsal root ganglion.
E)   can synapse in either chain or collateral ganglia.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-release of epinephrine and norepinephrine

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

Question 9

Autonomic reflexes might be integrated in the

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A)   medulla oblongata.
B)   spinal cord.
C)   hypothalamus.
D)   thalamus.
E)   medula oblongata, spinal cord and hypothalamus.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following statements applies to the autonomic nervous system?

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A)   The ANS innervates skeletal muscle.
B)   ANS functions are consciously controlled.
C)   The ANS controls unconscious movement of skeletal muscles.
D)   The receptor molecules of the ANS may be muscarinic, nicotinic, or adrenergic.
E)   A single neuron from the spinal cord carries action potentials to effector organs in the ANS.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-stimulation of this system often activates many effectors at the same time

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

Question 12

Where is the enteric nervous system located?

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A)   brain
B)   heart
C)   digestive tract
D)   skinE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

What part of the brain is in overall control of the ANS?

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A)   medulla oblongata
B)   hypothalamus
C)   thalamus
D)   cerebrumE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Consider the two statements and use the following key to choose your answer.
-(1)  rate of muscle contraction when beta adrenergic receptors of the heart are stimulated
(2)  rate of muscle contraction when beta adrenergic receptors of intestinal muscle are stimulated

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A)  Choose this if the first item is greater than the second item.
B)  Choose this if the first item is less than the second item.
C)  Choose this if both items are equal or nearly equal.D) A) and B)
E) All of the above

Question 15

Stimulation by the autonomic nervous system results in increased insulin secretion from the pancreas during and after a meal. The following are most likely to be true.

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A)   increased insulin secretion is due to parasympathetic stimulation
B)   acetylcholine agonists will stimulate insulin secretion
C)   increased insulin secretion is due to sympathetic stimulation
D)   increased insulin secretion is due to adrenergic agonists
E)   increased insulin secretion is due to parasympathetic stimulation and acetylcholine agonists will stimulate insulin secretionF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-increases activity of GI tract

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

Question 17

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.
-neuron cell bodies are in the cerebral cortex

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

Question 18

Sympathetic stimulation of the postganglionic cells of the adrenal medulla causes the release of

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A)   acetylcholine and epinephrine.
B)   norepinephrine and acetylcholine.
C)   epinephrine and norepinephrine.
D)   cortisol.
E)   aldosterone.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Arrange the following in correct sequence: (1)  autonomic ganglia and ganglionic synapse
(2)  synapse with target tissues
(3)  preganglionic neuron
(4)  postganglionic neuron

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A)   2, 3, 4, 1
B)   1, 3, 2, 4
C)   3, 1, 4, 2
D)   4, 1, 3, 2
E)   4, 3, 1, 2F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

-Identify structure "E" on the bottom diagram.

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A)   autonomic ganglion
B)   somatic motor neuron
C)   effector organ (smooth muscle of GI tract) 
D)   postganglionic neuron
E)   preganglionic neuronF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

Sympathetic preganglionic axons

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -stimulation of this system often activates many effectors at the same time

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Consider the two statements and use the following key to choose your answer. -(1) rate of muscle contraction when beta adrenergic receptors of the heart are stimulated (2) rate of muscle contraction when beta adrenergic receptors of intestinal muscle are stimulated

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Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -neuron cell bodies are in the cerebral cortex

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -increases activity of GI tract

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When acetylcholine binds with nicotinic receptors, the response is

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Sympathetic stimulation of the postganglionic cells of the adrenal medulla causes the release of

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-Identify structure "B" on the bottom diagram.

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Cholinergic neurons secrete _________.

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Where is the enteric nervous system located?

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In the sympathetic division of the ANS,

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -release of epinephrine and norepinephrine

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-Identify structure "E" on the bottom diagram.

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Arrange the following in correct sequence: (1) autonomic ganglia and ganglionic synapse (2) synapse with target tissues (3) preganglionic neuron (4) postganglionic neuron

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Which of the following statements applies to the autonomic nervous system?

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Autonomic reflexes might be integrated in the

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-Identify structure "D" on the bottom diagram.

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Sympathetic fibers leave the spinal cord in the

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What part of the brain is in overall control of the ANS?

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Stimulation by the autonomic nervous system results in increased insulin secretion from the pancreas during and after a meal. The following are most likely to be true.

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