Question 1

Arrange the following in correct sequence:
(1)  Autonomic ganglia and ganglionic synapse
(2)  Synapse with target tissues
(3)  Preganglionic neuron
(4)  Postganglionic neuron

Accepted Answer

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) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Match the characteristic with the correct division of the nervous system.
-Neuron cell bodies are in the cerebral cortex

Accepted Answer

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) B) and C) A

Question 3

The ________ division of the ANS functions mainly under ordinary, restful conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)   parasympathetic
B)   somatic
C)   sympathetic
D)   thoracolumbar
E)   sensoryF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a type of enteric neuron?

Accepted Answer

A)   Enteric interneuron
B)   Enteric sensory neuron
C)   Enteric bipolar neuron
D)   Enteric motor neuronE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The membranes of all postganglionic neurons in autonomic ganglia have ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   somatotrophic receptors
B)   muscarinic receptors
C)   adrenergic receptors
D)   nicotinic receptors
E)   macrotinic receptorsF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

Consider the two statements and use the following key to choose your answer.
-(1)  The number of sympathetic neurons that innervate sweat glands
(2)  The number of parasympathetic neurons that innervate sweat glands

Accepted Answer

A)  First item is greater than the second item.
B)  First item is less than the second item.
C)  Both items are equal or nearly equal.D) All of the above
E) A) and B)

Question 7

The celiac ganglion is one of the three main ________ ganglia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The celiac ganglion is one of the...

Question 8

-The figure illustrates the autonomic reflexes and the heart. What does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sympathetic nerve
B)   Increase in blood pressure detected by carotid baroreceptors
C)   Glossopharyngeal nerve
D)   Decrease in blood pressure detected by carotid baroreceptors
E)   Vagus nerveF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 9

The two classes of adrenergic receptors are

Accepted Answer

A)   alpha and beta.
B)   splanchnic and terminal.
C)   muscarinic and nicotinic.
D)   nicotinic and cholinergic.
E)   muscarinic and terminal.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a sympathetic effect on the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased coagulation
B)   Relaxation of ciliary muscle for far vision
C)   Constriction of the pupil
D)   Decreased insulin secretionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above C

Question 11

Damage to the sympathetic fibers of the cardiac plexus would result in a heart rate that is faster than normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

-The figure illustrates the autonomic reflexes and the heart. What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sympathetic nerve
B)   Increase in blood pressure detected by carotid baroreceptors
C)   Glossopharyngeal nerve
D)   Decrease in blood pressure detected by carotid baroreceptors
E)   Vagus nerveF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-Thoracolumbar division

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Axons from preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic division synapse with ________ ganglia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Axons from preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic...

Question 15

-The figure illustrates the parasympathetic division. What does "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Preganglionic neurons
B)   Pelvic splanchnic nerves
C)   Cranial nerves
D)   Postganglionic neurons
E)   Terminal gangliaF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

-The figure illustrates the parasympathetic division. What does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Preganglionic neurons
B)   Pelvic splanchnic nerves
C)   Cranial nerves
D)   Postganglionic neurons
E)   Terminal gangliaF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the organs listed below is not directly innervated by the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heart
B)   Sweat gland
C)   Arrector pili of hair follicle
D)   Pectoralis major
E)   Salivary glandF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Chain ganglia are part of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   central nervous system
B)   sympathetic branch of the ANS
C)   somatic motor branch of the ANS
D)   parasympathetic branch of the ANS
E)   spinal cordF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Damage to a ________ would result in lack of sympathetic control of the heart.

Accepted Answer

A)   sympathetic nerve
B)   spinal nerve
C)   cranial nerve
D)   splanchnic nerveE) None of the above
F) A) and C) A

Question 20

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-Craniosacral division

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

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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Match the characteristic with the correct division of the nervous system. -Neuron cell bodies are in the cerebral cortex

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The ________ division of the ANS functions mainly under ordinary, restful conditions.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of enteric neuron?

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The membranes of all postganglionic neurons in autonomic ganglia have ________.

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Consider the two statements and use the following key to choose your answer. -(1) The number of sympathetic neurons that innervate sweat glands (2) The number of parasympathetic neurons that innervate sweat glands

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The celiac ganglion is one of the three main ________ ganglia.

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-The figure illustrates the autonomic reflexes and the heart. What does "E" represent?

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The two classes of adrenergic receptors are

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Which of the following is NOT a sympathetic effect on the body?

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Damage to the sympathetic fibers of the cardiac plexus would result in a heart rate that is faster than normal.

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-The figure illustrates the autonomic reflexes and the heart. What does "B" represent?

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -Thoracolumbar division

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Axons from preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic division synapse with ________ ganglia.

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-The figure illustrates the parasympathetic division. What does "D" represent?

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-The figure illustrates the parasympathetic division. What does "C" represent?

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Which of the organs listed below is not directly innervated by the autonomic nervous system?

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Chain ganglia are part of the ________.

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Damage to a ________ would result in lack of sympathetic control of the heart.

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -Craniosacral division

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