Question 1

Cholinergic receptors on ANS effectors are called

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A)   Nicotinic receptors
B)   Alpha receptors
C)   Muscarinic receptors
D)   Beta receptorsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

To say that the ANS supplies skeletal muscle means that the ANS innervates the skeletal muscle.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a function of the parasympathetic division?

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A)   Release of epinephrine
B)   Decreased insulin secretion
C)   Increased production of viscous saliva
D)   Constriction of airwaysE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Adrenergic receptors can be stimulated by the nervous system and hormones from the adrenal gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The enteric nervous system can act independently of the CNS through local reflexes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What structure has overall control of the ANS?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medulla oblongata
B)   Pons
C)   Cerebrum
D)   HypothalamusE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following differences between the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system is incorrect?

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A)   CNS - one neuron to effector; ANS - two neurons to effector
B)   CNS - innervates skeletal muscle; ANS - innervates smooth and cardiac muscles and glands
C)   CNS - axons myelinated; ANS - preganglionic axons myelinated, postganglionic axons unmyelinated
D)   CNS - always excitatory; ANS - always inhibitoryE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Sensory neurons can be classified as either somatic or autonomic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In general, stimulation of the anterior hypothalamus produces sympathetic responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A sudden increase in blood pressure detected by baroreceptors in the walls of large arteries near the heart will cause

Accepted Answer

A)   Parasympathetic reduction of heart rate and sympathetic dilation of blood vessels
B)   Sympathetic reduction of heart rate and parasympathetic dilation of blood vessels
C)   Parasympathetic increase of heart rate and sympathetic constriction of blood vessels
D)   Sympathetic increase of heart rate and parasympathetic constriction of blood vesselsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Why does the sympathetic division of the ANS have a more generalized effect in the body?

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A)   One preganglionic neuron synapses with many postganglionic neurons
B)   One preganglionic neuron synapses with one or two postganglionic neurons
C)   The secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine can effect many organs
D)   Both choices A and C are correctE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Splanchnic nerves that do not synapse in either the chain ganglion nor the collateral ganglion will synapse with specialized neurons in the

Accepted Answer

A)   Heart
B)   Adrenal medulla
C)   Diaphragm
D)   Urinary bladderE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

The sympathetic division is always stimulatory and the parasympathetic division is always inhibitory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The nerve plexuses of the enteric nervous system receive contributions from all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   Enteric neurons of the enteric plexuses
B)   ANS neurons that connect the CNS to the digestive tract
C)   Somatic motor neurons that connect the CNS to the digestive tract
D)   Sensory neurons that connect the digestive tract to the CNSE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Eighty percent of the adrenal medulla cells secrete norepinephrine when stimulated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which division of the ANS has a more generalized effect in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sympathetic
B)   ParasympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 17

Another name for the sympathetic division is the

Accepted Answer

A)   Craniosacral division
B)   Enteric division
C)   Thoracolumbar division
D)   Cervicothoracic divisionE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which division of the ANS has the major influence under conditions of physical activity or stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sympathetic
B)   ParasympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 19

The sympathetic chain ganglion consists of 22 pairs of ganglia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The _______________ neuron runs from the CNS and the autonomic ganglion.

Accepted Answer

A)   Somatic motor
B)   Postganglionic
C)   Preganglionic
D)   SensoryE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 14: Autonomic Nervous System

The sympathetic chain ganglion consists of 22 pairs of ganglia.

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What structure has overall control of the ANS?

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Eighty percent of the adrenal medulla cells secrete norepinephrine when stimulated.

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Adrenergic receptors can be stimulated by the nervous system and hormones from the adrenal gland.

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Why does the sympathetic division of the ANS have a more generalized effect in the body?

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Another name for the sympathetic division is the

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The _______________ neuron runs from the CNS and the autonomic ganglion.

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Which of the following differences between the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system is incorrect?

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Which division of the ANS has a more generalized effect in the body?

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The sympathetic division is always stimulatory and the parasympathetic division is always inhibitory.

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Splanchnic nerves that do not synapse in either the chain ganglion nor the collateral ganglion will synapse with specialized neurons in the

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Which division of the ANS has the major influence under conditions of physical activity or stress?

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In general, stimulation of the anterior hypothalamus produces sympathetic responses.

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Sensory neurons can be classified as either somatic or autonomic.

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Which of the following is a function of the parasympathetic division?

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The nerve plexuses of the enteric nervous system receive contributions from all of the following except

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A sudden increase in blood pressure detected by baroreceptors in the walls of large arteries near the heart will cause

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The enteric nervous system can act independently of the CNS through local reflexes.

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Cholinergic receptors on ANS effectors are called

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To say that the ANS supplies skeletal muscle means that the ANS innervates the skeletal muscle.

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