Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a parasympathetic effect?

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A)   constriction of the pupils of the eye
B)   contraction of the urinary bladder
C)   decreased heart rate
D)   dilation of the bronchioles in the lungs
E)   increased gastric secretionsF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

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

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A)   preganglionic neurons
B)   pelvic splanchnic nerves
C)   cranial nerves
D)   postganglionic neurons
E)   terminal gangliaF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Adrenergic receptors

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A)   can be activated by the release of epinephrine.
B)   have two structural forms - muscarinic and nicotinic.
C)   when activated stimulate skeletal muscles to contract.
D)   can be found in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
E)   are activated by the release of acetylcholine.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Consider the two statements and use the following key to choose your answer.
-(1)  the frequency of sympathetic impulses to the heart when blood pressure increases
(2)  the frequency of sympathetic impulses to the heart when blood pressure decreases

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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 C)
E) None of the above

Question 5

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

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A)   the heart
B)   sweat gland
C)   smooth muscle
D)   skeletal muscle
E)   salivary glandF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Acetylcholine will cause the pupil of the eye to constrict. A drug acts on receptors for acetylcholine to cause the pupils of the eye to dilate. Nicotine does not bind to receptors in smooth muscle cells of the iris. Therefore, the drug which causes the pupils to dilate is a

Accepted Answer

A)   nicotinic blocking agent.
B)   muscarinic blocking agent.
C)   a nicotinic agent.
D)   a muscarinic agent.
E)   an adrenergic agent.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B) B

Question 7

Parasympathetic ganglia are called ____ ganglia.

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A)   pelvic
B)   chain
C)   collateral
D)   terminal
E)   dorsalF) None of the above
G) B) and C) D

Question 8

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-inhibits heart rate but stimulates contraction of urinary bladder

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

Question 9

Which of the following cranial nerves does NOT carry parasympathetic fibers?

Accepted Answer

A)   glossopharyngeal
B)   vagus
C)   facial
D)   hypoglossal
E)   oculomotorF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following drugs would be the best choice to use in chronic asthma to dilate the bronchioles?

Accepted Answer

A)   a nicotinic agent
B)   a muscarinic agent
C)   alpha-adrenergic blocking agents
D)   beta-adrenergic stimulating agents
E)   ganglionic blocking agents.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E) D

Question 11

Which of the following neurons is most likely to be adrenergic?

Accepted Answer

A)   preganglionic sympathetic
B)   preganglionic parasympathetic
C)   postganglionic sympathetic
D)   postganglionic parasympathetic
E)   postganglionic somatic motorF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 12

-The figure illustrates the autonomic reflexes and the heart. What does "C" 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) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

The vagus nerve carries parasympathetic impulses to the

Accepted Answer

A)   salivary glands.
B)   lacrimal glands.
C)   smooth muscle of the eyes.
D)   thoracic and abdominal viscera.
E)   thyroid gland.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

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

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   Both divisions of the ANS can produce stimulatory effects.
B)   Both divisions cooperate to achieve normal reproductive function.
C)   Structures receiving dual innervation by the ANS are regulated equally by both divisions.
D)   The sympathetic division has more influence under conditions of physical activity than does the parasympathetic division.
E)   Dual innervation of organs by both divisions of the ANS is not universal.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-fight-or-flight response

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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 18

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-functions at rest

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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 20

When a person consumes a substantial amount of nicotine, the response

Accepted Answer

A)   increases parasympathetic responses.
B)   increases sympathetic responses.
C)   decreases parasympathetic responses.
D)   decreases sympathetic responses.
E)   both increases parasympathetic responses and increases sympathetic responses.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

Which of the following is NOT a parasympathetic effect?

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

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Adrenergic receptors

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Consider the two statements and use the following key to choose your answer. -(1) the frequency of sympathetic impulses to the heart when blood pressure increases (2) the frequency of sympathetic impulses to the heart when blood pressure decreases

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

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Acetylcholine will cause the pupil of the eye to constrict. A drug acts on receptors for acetylcholine to cause the pupils of the eye to dilate. Nicotine does not bind to receptors in smooth muscle cells of the iris. Therefore, the drug which causes the pupils to dilate is a

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Parasympathetic ganglia are called ____ ganglia.

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -inhibits heart rate but stimulates contraction of urinary bladder

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Which of the following cranial nerves does NOT carry parasympathetic fibers?

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Which of the following drugs would be the best choice to use in chronic asthma to dilate the bronchioles?

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Which of the following neurons is most likely to be adrenergic?

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

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The vagus nerve carries parasympathetic impulses to the

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

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Which of the following statements is false?

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -fight-or-flight response

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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 phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -functions at rest

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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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When a person consumes a substantial amount of nicotine, the response

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