Question 1

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.
-target tissues may be stimulated or inhibited

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) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a means of parasympathetic innervation of effectors?

Accepted Answer

A)   spinal nerves
B)   abdominal nerve plexuses
C)   pelvic splanchnic nerves and pelvic nerve plexuses
D)   cranial nerves to the head and neck
E)   vagus nerve and thoracic nerve plexusesF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Autonomic reflexes

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A)   are impossible.
B)   are integrated somewhere in the CNS.
C)   have efferent input and afferent output.
D)   are an example of positive feedback.
E)   are harmful.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-can produce widespread sweating

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.
-controls conscious movement

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 D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

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) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

Autonomic reflexes

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -can produce widespread sweating

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Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -controls conscious movement

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Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -target tissues may be stimulated or inhibited

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

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In the sympathetic division of the ANS,

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Which of the following is NOT a means of parasympathetic innervation of effectors?

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

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

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Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

Autonomic reflexes

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -can produce widespread sweating

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Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -controls conscious movement

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Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -target tissues may be stimulated or inhibited

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

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In the sympathetic division of the ANS,

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Which of the following is NOT a means of parasympathetic innervation of effectors?

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

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

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