Question 1

The thoracolumbar division of the ANS is also called the ________ division.

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Question 2

Figure 17.1
  
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label F: ______________________________

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Question 3

General functions of the parasympathetic division include

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A)  pupillary constriction.
B)  secretion by digestive glands.
C)  secretion of hormones that promote nutrient absorption by peripheral cells.
D)  constriction of the respiratory passageways.
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Both alpha and beta receptors are stimulated by ________.

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Question 5

A person who has difficulty swallowing is diagnosed as having esophageal achalasia, a condition that involves the ANS. What division and action would you expect to be the cause of this problem

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A)  parasympathetic, which causes excessive and irregular esophageal contraction
B)  sympathetic, which causes too-rapid peristaltic movement of the esophagus
C)  a defect in the sympathetic swallowing center that coordinates esophageal contraction
D)  defects in both sympathetic and parasympathetic responses, causing esophageal spasms
E)  None of the answers are correct.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The parasympathetic division of the ANS includes

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A)  preganglionic neurons in the lumbar segments of the spinal cord.
B)  ganglionic neurons in the parasympathetic chain.
C)  preganglionic neurons in the brain stem.
D)  neurons with a greater range of effects upon the target organs than have the neurons of the sympathetic division.
E)  None of the answers are correct.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Figure 17.1
  
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label L: ______________________________

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Question 8

Irregular and unpredictable vasoconstriction in the fingertips and toes (such as occurs in Raynaud's syndrome) would most likely be caused by

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A)  insufficient vasomotor responses by the sympathetic nervous system.
B)  irregular and unpredictable responses by the parasympathetic division.
C)  both local and systemic defects in sympathetic response controlling muscle tone in vessel walls.
D)  defective control of blood pressure by both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
E)  None of the answers are correct.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following terms are acceptable alternate names for the sympathetic chain ganglia

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A)  lateral ganglia
B)  splanchnic ganglia
C)  collateral ganglia
D)  otic ganglia
E)  submandibular gangliaF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

Figure 17.2
  
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label U: ______________________________

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Question 11

Figure 17.3
  
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label E: ______________________________

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Question 12

Figure 17.1
  
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label S: ______________________________

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Using the figure above,...

Question 13

In the autonomic nervous system two neurons are used outside of the CNS, whereas in the somatic nervous system ________ neuron(s) are used outside of the CNS.

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A)  zero
B)  one
C)  three
D)  four
E)  tenF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Complex sympathetic and parasympathetic reflexes are coordinated by specific processing centers in the medulla, which include

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A)  vasomotorcenter.
B)  cardiac center.
C)  swallowing center.
D)  vomiting and coughing centers.
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

The major divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) include

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A)  the conscious and unconscious nervous systems.
B)  the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
C)  pre- and postganglionic fibers.
D)  the voluntary and involuntary divisions.
E)  None of the answers are correct.F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following is innervated only by the sympathetic division of the ANS

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A)  heart
B)  digestive system
C)  lungs
D)  esophagus
E)  sweat glandsF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

The neuroeffector synapse of a postganglionic sympathetic neuron ends in a large branching network with enlarged areas called

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A)  synaptic knobs.
B)  terminal arborizations.
C)  varicosities.
D)  adrenergic endplates.
E)  None of the answers are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

A patient is about to undergo major surgery. Two hours before the surgery is scheduled to begin the patient experiences "jitters," an elevated heart rate and blood pressure, increased rate of breathing, and cold sweats. What is happening

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The events indicate the patien...

Question 19

Classes of sympathetic receptors include

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A)  stimulatory and inhibitory.
B)  alpha and beta.
C)  specialized and generalized.
D)  gamma and delta.
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Preganglionic sympathetic fibers that innervate the abdominopelvic viscera synapse within ________ ganglia.

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Exam 17: The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

Irregular and unpredictable vasoconstriction in the fingertips and toes (such as occurs in Raynaud's syndrome) would most likely be caused by

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The thoracolumbar division of the ANS is also called the ________ division.

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Both alpha and beta receptors are stimulated by ________.

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Figure 17.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label E: ______________________________

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Figure 17.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label U: ______________________________

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Figure 17.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label S: ______________________________

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Complex sympathetic and parasympathetic reflexes are coordinated by specific processing centers in the medulla, which include

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In the autonomic nervous system two neurons are used outside of the CNS, whereas in the somatic nervous system ________ neuron(s) are used outside of the CNS.

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Classes of sympathetic receptors include

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Which of the following terms are acceptable alternate names for the sympathetic chain ganglia

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The major divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) include

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Which of the following is innervated only by the sympathetic division of the ANS

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Figure 17.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label L: ______________________________

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General functions of the parasympathetic division include

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Preganglionic sympathetic fibers that innervate the abdominopelvic viscera synapse within ________ ganglia.

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A patient is about to undergo major surgery. Two hours before the surgery is scheduled to begin the patient experiences "jitters," an elevated heart rate and blood pressure, increased rate of breathing, and cold sweats. What is happening

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The parasympathetic division of the ANS includes

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A person who has difficulty swallowing is diagnosed as having esophageal achalasia, a condition that involves the ANS. What division and action would you expect to be the cause of this problem

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Figure 17.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label F: ______________________________

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