The Autonomic Nervous System $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100$100$100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Anatomy FINAL ROUND PhysiologyRegulation Function Grab Bag

Anatomy: $100 Question A set of sympathetic chain ganglia is located along the right and left sides of the vertebral column and consists of all of these except: a. 3 pairs of cervical b. 12 pairs of thoracic c. 4 pairs of lumbar d. 4 pairs of sacral BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Anatomy: $100 Answer A set of sympathetic chain ganglia is located along the right and left sides of the vertebral column and consists of all of these except: a. 3 pairs of cervical b. 12 pairs of thoracic c. 4 pairs of lumbar d. 4 pairs of sacral BACK TO GAME

Anatomy: $200 Question Sympathetic preganglionic axons enter the chain ganglia through this: a. gray ramus communicans b. splanchnic nerve c. afferent neurons d. postganglionic neuron e. white ramus communicans BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Anatomy: $200 Answer Sympathetic preganglionic axons enter the chain ganglia through this: a. gray ramus communicans b. splanchnic nerve c. afferent neurons d. postganglionic neuron e. white ramus communicans BACK TO GAME

Anatomy: $300 Question This cranial nerve does not contain parasympathetic fibers: a. oculomotor (III) b. facial (VII) c. glossopharyngeal (IX) d. trigeminal (V) e. vagus (X) BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Anatomy: $300 Answer This cranial nerve does not contain parasympathetic fibers: a. oculomotor (III) b. facial (VII) c. glossopharyngeal (IX) d. trigeminal (V) e. vagus (X) BACK TO GAME

Anatomy: $400 Question The enteric nervous system is made of this: a. sensory neurons b. ANS motor neurons c. enteric neurons d. all of these e. a and b only BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Anatomy: $400 Answer The enteric nervous system is made of this: a. sensory neurons b. ANS motor neurons c. enteric neurons d. all of these e. a and b only BACK TO GAME

Anatomy: $500 Question This statement regarding the adrenal gland is true: a. the parasympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release acetylcholine b. the parasympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release epinephrine c. the sympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release acetylcholine d. the sympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release epinephrine BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Anatomy: $500 Answer This statement regarding the adrenal gland is true: a. the parasympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release acetylcholine b. the parasympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release epinephrine c. the sympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release acetylcholine d. the sympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release epinephrine BACK TO GAME

Physiology: $100 Question These are exclusively cholinergic neurons except: a. parasympathetic preganglionic b. parasympathetic postganglionic c. sympathetic preganglionic d. sympathetic postganglionic BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Physiology: $100 Answer These are exclusively cholinergic neurons except: a. parasympathetic preganglionic b. parasympathetic postganglionic c. sympathetic preganglionic d. sympathetic postganglionic BACK TO GAME

Physiology: $200 Question When norepinephrine binds to beta- adrenergic receptors on the heart, the response is this: a. excitatory b. inhibitory c. either excitatory or inhibitory BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Physiology: $200 Answer When norepinephrine binds to beta- adrenergic receptors on the heart, the response is this: a. excitatory b. inhibitory c. either excitatory or inhibitory BACK TO GAME

Physiology: $300 Question This occurs when acetylcholine binds to nicotinic receptors: a. Na+ ion channels open b. G proteins are activated c. K+ channels open d. Cl- channels open BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Physiology: $300 Answer This occurs when acetylcholine binds to nicotinic receptors: a. Na+ ion channels open b. G proteins are activated c. K+ channels open d. Cl- channels open BACK TO GAME

Physiology: $400 Question This statement about the activation of α 1 - and β 1 - adrenergic receptors is correct: a. produces a stimulatory response b. produces an inhibitory response c. most commonly occurs when epinephrine from the adrenal glands binds to them d. occurs when acetylcholine binds to them BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Physiology: $400 Answer This statement about the activation of α 1 - and β 1 - adrenergic receptors is correct: a. produces a stimulatory response b. produces an inhibitory response c. most commonly occurs when epinephrine from the adrenal glands binds to them d. occurs when acetylcholine binds to them BACK TO GAME

Physiology: $500 Question Because it selectively activates beta receptors, this drug is used to dilate bronchioles in respiratory disorders such as asthma: a. albuterol b. atropine c. phenylephrine d. propranolol BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Physiology: $500 Answer Because it selectively activates beta receptors, this drug is used to dilate bronchioles in respiratory disorders such as asthma: a. albuterol b. atropine c. phenylephrine d. propranolol BACK TO GAME

Regulation: $100 Question The type of sensory receptors involved in the autonomic reflex that regulates blood pressure is this: a. baroreceptors b. chemoreceptors c. nociceptors d. thermoreceptors BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Regulation: $100 Answer The type of sensory receptors involved in the autonomic reflex that regulates blood pressure is this: a. baroreceptors b. chemoreceptors c. nociceptors d. thermoreceptors BACK TO GAME

Regulation: $200 Question Given these parts of an autonomic reflex: 1. afferent neuron 2. association neuron 3. effector cell 4. efferent neuron 5. sensory receptor This is the correct order that an action potential travels from a stimulus to the resulting action. a.1,2,3,4,5 c. 5,1,2,4,3 b. 1,5,2,4,3 d. 2,1,3,4,5 BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Regulation: $200 Answer Given these parts of an autonomic reflex: 1. afferent neuron 2. association neuron 3. effector cell 4. efferent neuron 5. sensory receptor This is the correct order that an action potential travels from a stimulus to the resulting action. a.1,2,3,4,5 c. 5,1,2,4,3 b. 1,5,2,4,3 d. 2,1,3,4,5 BACK TO GAME

Regulation: $300 Question This structure is innervated almost exclusively by the sympathetic division: a. gastrointestinal tract b. heart c. urinary bladder d. reproductive tract e. blood vessels BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Regulation: $300 Answer This structure is innervated almost exclusively by the sympathetic division: a. gastrointestinal tract b. heart c. urinary bladder d. reproductive tract e. blood vessels BACK TO GAME

Regulation: $400 Question This is the response to a sudden increase in blood pressure: a. sensory neurons send action potentials to the medulla oblongata b. the frequency of action potentials decrease to sympathetic nerve fibers c. blood vessels dilate d. all of these BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Regulation: $400 Answer This is the response to a sudden increase in blood pressure: a. sensory neurons send action potentials to the medulla oblongata b. the frequency of action potentials decrease to sympathetic nerve fibers c. blood vessels dilate d. all of these BACK TO GAME

Regulation: $500 Question An example of a local reflex that occurs in the digestive tract follows these steps: 1. the digestive tract is stretched 2. enteric sensory neurons 3. enteric interneurons 4. enteric motor neurons 5. stimulation of glands to secrete True/False BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Regulation: $500 Answer An example of a local reflex that occurs in the digestive tract follows these steps: 1. the digestive tract is stretched 2. enteric sensory neurons 3. enteric interneurons 4. enteric motor neurons 5. stimulation of glands to secrete True/False BACK TO GAME

Function: $100 Question The sympathetic division produces only excitatory effects while the parasympathetic division produces only inhibitory effects. True/False BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Function: $100 Answer The sympathetic division produces only excitatory effects while the parasympathetic division produces only inhibitory effects. True/False BACK TO GAME

Function: $200 Question These organs/systems have dual innervation except: a. gastrointestinal tract b. heart c. urinary bladder d. sweat glands e. reproductive tract BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Function: $200 Answer These organs/systems have dual innervation except: a. gastrointestinal tract b. heart c. urinary bladder d. sweat glands e. reproductive tract BACK TO GAME

Function: $300 Question When the sympathetic division is activated through exercise, this happens: a. vasodilation of blood vessels b. tear production increases c. air passageways dilate d. glucose release from the liver decreases e. a and c f. all of these BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Function: $300 Answer When the sympathetic division is activated through exercise, this happens: a. vasodilation of blood vessels b. tear production increases c. air passageways dilate d. glucose release from the liver decreases e. a and c f. all of these BACK TO GAME

Function: $400 Question The parapsympathetic division controls this: a. defecation b. urination c. increased secretion of glands d. constricts air passageways e. all of these BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Function: $400 Answer The parapsympathetic division controls this: a. defecation b. urination c. increased secretion of glands d. constricts air passageways e. all of these BACK TO GAME

Function: $500 Question A patient suffering a myocardial infarction (heart attack) has cold, clammy skin because of strong stimulation of this: a. parasympathetic division b. sympathetic division BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Function: $500 Answer A patient suffering a myocardial infarction (heart attack) has cold, clammy skin because of strong stimulation of this: a. parasympathetic division b. sympathetic division BACK TO GAME

Grab Bag: $100 Question This describes the autonomic nervous system except: a. targets are smooth/cardiac muscle and glands b. can stimulate or inhibit target tissues c. contains 2 neurons in a series d. cell bodies are in the ventral horns of the spinal cord BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Grab Bag: $100 Answer This describes the autonomic nervous system except: a. targets are smooth/cardiac muscle and glands b. can stimulate or inhibit target tissues c. contains 2 neurons in a series d. cell bodies are in the ventral horns of the spinal cord BACK TO GAME

Grab Bag: $200 Question In the ANS, the preganglionic neurons synapse with postganglionic neurons in this: a. autonomic ganglia b. brain stem c. spinal nerve d. dorsal root ganglia e. skeletal muscle cells BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Grab Bag: $200 Answer In the ANS, the preganglionic neurons synapse with postganglionic neurons in this: a. autonomic ganglia b. brain stem c. spinal nerve d. dorsal root ganglia e. skeletal muscle cells BACK TO GAME

Grab Bag: $300 Question Epinephrine binds to this: a. adrenergic receptors b. muscarinic receptors c. nicotinic receptors BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Grab Bag: $300 Answer Epinephrine binds to this: a. adrenergic receptors b. muscarinic receptors c. nicotinic receptors BACK TO GAME

Grab Bag: $400 Question Given these structures: 1. collateral ganglion 2. sympathetic chain ganglion 3. white ramus communicans 4. splanchnic nerve An action potential travels through these structures in order on the way from a spinal nerve to an effector organ. a. 1,3,2,4 c. 3,2,4,1 b. 1,4,2,3 d. 4,3,1,2 BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Grab Bag: $400 Answer Given these structures: 1. collateral ganglion 2. sympathetic chain ganglion 3. white ramus communicans 4. splanchnic nerve An action potential travels through these structures in order on the way from a spinal nerve to an effector organ. a. 1,3,2,4 c. 3,2,4,1 b. 1,4,2,3 d. 4,3,1,2 BACK TO GAME

Grab Bag: $500 Question Reduced secretion from salivary and lacrimal glands could indicate damage to this nerve: a. facial VII b. glossopharyngeal IX c. vagus X d. hypoglossal XII BACK TO GAME ANSWER

Grab Bag: $500 Answer Reduced secretion from salivary and lacrimal glands could indicate damage to this nerve: a. facial VII b. glossopharyngeal IX c. vagus X d. hypoglossal XII BACK TO GAME

FINAL ROUND Question Bethanechol chloride is sometimes used to promote emptying of the bladder following surgery. Knowing that this is a drug that binds to muscarinic receptors, the following side effects might occur except: a. abdominal cramps b. asthmatic attack c. decreased tear production d. sweating BACK TO GAME ANSWER

FINAL ROUND Answer Bethanechol chloride is sometimes used to promote emptying of the bladder following surgery. Knowing that this is a drug that binds to muscarinic receptors, the following side effects might occur except: a. abdominal cramps b. asthmatic attack c. decreased tear production d. sweating BACK TO GAME