Question 1

A neuron that secretes norepinephrine would be a(n) _________ neuron.

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The answer of A neuron that secretes norepinephrine would be...

Question 2

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

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A)   increased coagulation
B)   relaxation of ciliary muscle for far vision
C)   constriction of the pupil
D)   decreased insulin secretionE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The short connection between a spinal nerve and a sympathetic chain ganglion through which preganglionic neurons pass is called the

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A)   white ramus communicans.
B)   gray ramus communicans.
C)   splanchnic nerve.
D)   terminal ganglia.
E)   pink ramus communicans.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

The two divisions of the ANS have antagonistic effects on each of the following EXCEPT

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A)   the diameter of the blood vessels in skeletal muscles
B)   the diameter of bronchioles in the lungs
C)   gastrointestinal peristalsis
D)   heart rate
E)   the eyeF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

The two classes of adrenergic receptors are

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

Question 7

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.
-all axons are myelinated

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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) A) and C)

Question 8

Sympathetic effects are always stimulatory, while parasympathetic effects are always inhibitory.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a sympathetic effect?

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

Question 10

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.
-receptor molecules may be muscarinic or adrenergic

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A)  somatic motor nervous system
B)  autonomic nervous system
C)  both somatic and autonomic nervous systems
D)  neither somatic nor autonomic nervous systemE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an effector controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

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A)   cardiac muscle
B)   glands
C)   skeletal muscle
D)   smooth muscle in blood vessels
E)   smooth muscle in the digestive systemF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Beta-blockers (beta-adrenergic blocking agents)  are frequently used to

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A)   cause vasoconstriction.
B)   block muscarinic receptors.
C)   dilate the pupils of the eye.
D)   prevent increases in heart rate.
E)   prevent decreases in heart rate.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 13

John sees Martha; the pupils of his eyes dilate. It is "love at first sight." What division(s)  of the ANS is(are)  involved?

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A)   sympathetic division
B)   parasympathetic division
C)   somatic motor division
D)   neither sympathetic division nor parasympathetic division
E)   both sympathetic division and parasympathetic divisionF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-effects are short-lived

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

Question 15

Efferent neurons of the

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A)   somatic motor nerves innervate smooth muscle.
B)   ANS innervate skeletal muscle.
C)   somatic motor nerves connect skeletal muscles to the chain ganglia of the spinal cord.
D)   ANS utilize one neuron to connect the CNS to the effector organ.
E)   ANS utilize two neurons in series to connect the CNS to the effector.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-effects are more general

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

Question 17

Effector cells that respond to acetylcholine released from postganglionic neurons have

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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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) A) and C)

Question 20

-Identify structure "C" on the bottom diagram.

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A)   autonomic ganglion
B)   somatic motor neuron
C)   effector organ (smooth muscle of GI tract) 
D)   postganglionic neuron
E)   preganglionic neuronF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

Which of the following is a sympathetic effect?

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Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -all axons are myelinated

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

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

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The short connection between a spinal nerve and a sympathetic chain ganglion through which preganglionic neurons pass is called the

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Sympathetic effects are always stimulatory, while parasympathetic effects are always inhibitory.

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The two classes of adrenergic receptors are

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Which of the following is NOT an effector controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

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Effector cells that respond to acetylcholine released from postganglionic neurons have

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-Identify structure "C" on the bottom diagram.

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The two divisions of the ANS have antagonistic effects on each of the following EXCEPT

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A neuron that secretes norepinephrine would be a(n) _________ neuron.

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

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Beta-blockers (beta-adrenergic blocking agents) are frequently used to

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -effects are short-lived

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

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -effects are more general

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John sees Martha; the pupils of his eyes dilate. It is "love at first sight." What division(s) of the ANS is(are) involved?

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Efferent neurons of the

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Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system. -receptor molecules may be muscarinic or adrenergic

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