Question 1

Some autonomic effectors, like sweat glands and blood vessels, are only innervated by the sympathetic division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The dilation of the pupils in the eye is an autonomic response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What portion of the nervous system is shown in this diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic nervous system
B)  somatosensory nervous system
C)  sympathetic division of ANS
D)  parasympathetic division of ANS
E)  enteric nervous system (ENS)

Question 4

The neurotransmitter released by postganglionic fibers in the parasympathetic division is

Accepted Answer

A)  glycine
B)  acetylcholine
C)  acetylcholinesterase
D)  dopamine
E)  norepinephrine

Question 5

The neurotransmitter released by the postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic division is

Accepted Answer

A)  norepinephrine
B)  acetylcholine
C)  acetylcholinesterase
D)  dopamine
E)  epinephrine

Question 6

Because of its connection to "fight or flight" response, increased sympathetic stimulation is connected to acute stress reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of a potential path followed by a preganglionic sympathetic neuron?

Accepted Answer

A)  synapse with a postganglionic neuron in the sympathetic trunk ganglion
B)  ascend or descend the trunk ganglia and synapse at another level
C)  continue through the trunk ganglia and synapse in a prevertebral ganglion
D)  continue through the trunk ganglia and synapse in a terminal ganglion
E)  extend directly to the adrenal medulla

Question 8

Which of the following systems is responsible for controlling skeletal muscle activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomic nervous system
B)  sympathetic nervous system
C)  parasympathetic nervous system
D)  somatosensory system
E)  somatic nervous system

Question 9

Sympathetic preganglionic neurons

Accepted Answer

A)  originate in the brainstem and sacral region of the spinal cord.
B)  originate in the cerebrum of the brain.
C)  originate in the thoracic and lumbar region of the spinal cord.
D)  tend to be relatively long.
E)  synapse in the terminal ganglion.

Question 10

Which of the following neurotransmitter is used to stimulate the effectors in the motor pathway labeled B in the figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine
B)  acetylcholine
C)  norepinephrine
D)  epinephrine and norepinephrine
E)  epinephrine and acetylcholine

Question 11

The portion of the nervous system regulating smooth muscle activity is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  central nervous system
B)  special sense system
C)  autonomic nervous system
D)  somatic nervous system
E)  somatosensory system

Question 12

Horner's syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A)  caused by loss of parasympathetic control of one side of the body.
B)  characterized by increased twitching and sweating.
C)  only seen in the elderly.
D)  caused by a loss of sympathetic control to one side of the face.
E)  all of the choices are correct.

Question 13

The acronym "SLUDD" is a convenient way to remember the responses of

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic motor system
B)  parasympathetic division
C)  "fight or flight" division
D)  somatosensory system
E)  endocrine system

Question 14

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for the "fight-or-flight" response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Terminal ganglia are part of the sympathetic division of the ANS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The autonomic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A)  is under voluntary control.
B)  is always inhibitory.
C)  uses one motor neuron to connect the CNS with its effector.
D)  operates without conscious control.
E)  innervates skeletal muscles.

Question 17

Which of the following responses is a sympathetic response?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased bile secretion
B)  increased breakdown of triglycerides in adipose tissue
C)  vasodilation leading to erection of the penis (men) and clitoris (women) 
D)  promotion of insulin secretion
E)  all of the choices are correct

Question 18

The dendrites of postganglionic neurons from the sympathetic division of the ANS are found in the

Accepted Answer

A)  brain stem
B)  hypothalamus
C)  spinal cord
D)  dorsal root ganglia
E)  autonomic ganglia

Question 19

Preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic division of the ANS synapse with postganglionic neurons in the

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic trunk ganglia
B)  celiac ganglia
C)  mesenteric ganglia
D)  terminal ganglia
E)  prevertebral ganglia

Question 20

Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions use two different types of neurotransmitters in the output pathways that stimulate their effectors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Autonomic Nervous System

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for the "fight-or-flight" response.

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Sympathetic preganglionic neurons

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Preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic division of the ANS synapse with postganglionic neurons in the

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The dilation of the pupils in the eye is an autonomic response.

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The autonomic nervous system

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Because of its connection to "fight or flight" response, increased sympathetic stimulation is connected to acute stress reactions.

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The acronym "SLUDD" is a convenient way to remember the responses of

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The neurotransmitter released by the postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic division is

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Terminal ganglia are part of the sympathetic division of the ANS.

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Some autonomic effectors, like sweat glands and blood vessels, are only innervated by the sympathetic division.

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What portion of the nervous system is shown in this diagram?

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Which of the following responses is a sympathetic response?

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The dendrites of postganglionic neurons from the sympathetic division of the ANS are found in the

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Which of the following systems is responsible for controlling skeletal muscle activity?

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Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions use two different types of neurotransmitters in the output pathways that stimulate their effectors.

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Which of the following neurotransmitter is used to stimulate the effectors in the motor pathway labeled B in the figure?

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Horner's syndrome is

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Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of a potential path followed by a preganglionic sympathetic neuron?

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The portion of the nervous system regulating smooth muscle activity is called the

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The neurotransmitter released by postganglionic fibers in the parasympathetic division is

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