1. Chapter 14 - The Autonomic Nervous System
ANS Anatomy
Effects of the ANS
Control of the ANS
Introduction
Receptors
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2. Introduction: $100 Question
All of the following are effects of the sympathetic nervous system except:
a. increase in heart rate.
b. increase in digestion.
c. increase in respiration.
d. increase in blood pressure.
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3. Introduction: $100 Answer
All of the following are effects of the sympathetic nervous system except:
a. increase in heart rate.
b. increase in digestion.
c. increase in respiration.
d. increase in blood pressure.
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4. Introduction: $200 Question
Norepinephrine is secreted by ________.
a. some axons of the voluntary nervous system
b. some axons of the parasympathetic nervous system
c. some axons of the sympathetic nervous system
d. both a and b
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5. Introduction: $200 Answer
Norepinephrine is secreted by ________.
a. some axons of the voluntary nervous system
b. some axons of the parasympathetic nervous system
c. some axons of the sympathetic nervous system
d. both a and b
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6. Introduction: $300 Question
All of the following statements about the ANS are true except:
a. the cell bodies of the preganglionic neurons are in the CNS.
b. the autonomic ganglia are in the PNS.
c. the autonomic ganglia contain motor neurons only.
d. the presynaptic axons extend to the effectors.
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7. Introduction: $300 Answer
All of the following statements about the ANS are true except:
a. the cell bodies of the preganglionic neurons are in the CNS.
b. the autonomic ganglia are in the PNS.
c. the autonomic ganglia contain motor neurons only.
d. the presynaptic axons extend to the effectors.
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8. Introduction: $400 Question
All of the following “D”s describe the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system except:
a. digestion.
b. defecation.
c. diuresis.
d. deep breathing.
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9. Introduction: $400 Answer
All of the following “D”s describe the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system except:
a. digestion.
b. defecation.
c. diuresis.
d. deep breathing.
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10. Introduction: $500 Question
All of the following “E”s are used to describe the sympathetic nervous system except:
a. excitement.
b. embarrassment.
c. excretion.
d. exercise.
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11. Introduction: $500 Answer
All of the following “E”s are used to describe the sympathetic nervous system except:
a. excitement.
b. embarrassment.
c. excretion.
d. exercise.
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12. ANS Anatomy: $100 Question
Which of the following statements is true of the parasympathetic nervous system?
a. The preganglionic fibers are shorter than the postganglionic fibers.
b. The fibers emerge from the brain and sacral portion of the spinal cord.
c. The ganglia lie close to the spinal cord.
d. All of the above statements are true.
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13. c. The ganglia lie close to the spinal cord.
ANS Anatomy: $100 Answer
Which of the following statements is true of the parasympathetic nervous system?
a. The preganglionic fibers are shorter than the postganglionic fibers.
b. The fibers emerge from the brain and sacral portion of the spinal cord.
c. The ganglia lie close to the spinal cord.
d. All of the above statements are true.
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14. ANS Anatomy: $200 Question
The parasympathetic fibers that constrict the iris originate in the ______ ganglia.
a. ciliary
b. otic
c. pterygopalatine
d. submandibular
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15. ANS Anatomy: $200 Answer
The parasympathetic fibers that constrict the iris originate in the ______ ganglia.
a. ciliary
b. otic
c. pterygopalatine
d. submandibular
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16. ANS Anatomy: $300 Question
Which of the following is not true of the sympathetic nervous system?
a. The preganglionic neuron cell bodies are found in the CNS.
b. The postganglionic neurons are in the PNS.
c. Some preganglionic fibers travel to the adrenal medulla.
d. The ganglia are close to the effectors.
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17. Which of the following is not true of the sympathetic nervous system?
ANS Anatomy: $300 Answer
Which of the following is not true of the sympathetic nervous system?
a. The preganglionic neuron cell bodies are found in the CNS.
b. The postganglionic neurons are in the PNS.
c. Some preganglionic fibers travel to the adrenal medulla.
d. The ganglia are close to the effectors.
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18. ANS Anatomy: $400 Question
About 90% of the parasympathetic fibers are located in which cranial nerve?
a. III
b. VII
c. IX
d. X
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19. ANS Anatomy: $400 Answer
About 90% of the parasympathetic fibers are located in which cranial nerve?
a. III
b. VII
c. IX
d. X
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20. ANS Anatomy: $500 Question
This cranial nerve contains all of the parasympathetic postganglionic fibers innervating the head.
a. V
b. VII
c. VIII
d. X
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21. ANS Anatomy: $500 Answer
This cranial nerve contains all of the parasympathetic postganglionic fibers innervating the head.
a. V
b. VII
c. VIII
d. X
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22. Which of the following is a type of adrenergic receptor?
Receptors: $100 Question
Which of the following is a type of adrenergic receptor?
a. Nicotinic
b. Muscarinic
c. Alpha
d. Both a and b
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23. Which of the following is a type of adrenergic receptor?
Receptors: $100 Answer
Which of the following is a type of adrenergic receptor?
a. Nicotinic
b. Muscarinic
c. Alpha
d. Both a and b
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24. Nicotinic receptors are found in all of the following except:
Receptors: $200 Question
Nicotinic receptors are found in all of the following except:
a. autonomic ganglia.
b. skeletal muscles.
c. adrenal medulla.
d. heart.
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25. Nicotinic receptors are found in all of the following except:
Receptors: $200 Answer
Nicotinic receptors are found in all of the following except:
a. autonomic ganglia.
b. skeletal muscles.
c. adrenal medulla.
d. heart.
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26. Receptors: $300 Question
Which of the following is sometimes referred to as a “misplaced” sympathetic ganglion?
a. Celiac ganglion
b. Collateral ganglion
c. Splanchnic nerve
d. Adrenal medulla
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27. Receptors: $300 Answer
Which of the following is sometimes referred to as a “misplaced” sympathetic ganglion?
a. Celiac ganglion
b. Collateral ganglion
c. Splanchnic nerve
d. Adrenal medulla
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28. a. they are always excitatory b. they respond to acetylcholine
Receptors: $400 Question
Muscarinic receptors differ from nicotinic receptors in that __________.
a. they are always excitatory
b. they respond to acetylcholine
c. they can be inhibitory
d. they are found in the voluntary nervous system
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29. a. they are always excitatory b. they respond to acetylcholine
Receptors: $400 Answer
Muscarinic receptors differ from nicotinic receptors in that __________.
a. they are always excitatory
b. they respond to acetylcholine
c. they can be inhibitory
d. they are found in the voluntary nervous system
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30. c. skeletal muscle paralysis. d. decreased heart rate.
Receptors: $500 Question
Atropine, which blocks muscarinic receptors, could cause all of the following except:
a. dilated eyes.
b. dry mouth.
c. skeletal muscle paralysis.
d. decreased heart rate.
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31. c. skeletal muscle paralysis. d. decreased heart rate.
Receptors: $500 Answer
Atropine, which blocks muscarinic receptors, could cause all of the following except:
a. dilated eyes.
b. dry mouth.
c. skeletal muscle paralysis.
d. decreased heart rate.
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32. Effects of the ANS: $100 Question
The parasympathetic nervous system is more active when we are _______.
a. at rest
b. digesting food
c. exercising
d. Both choices a and b are correct.
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33. Effects of the ANS: $100 Answer
The parasympathetic nervous system is more active when we are _______.
a. at rest
b. digesting food
c. exercising
d. Both choices a and b are correct.
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34. Effects of the ANS: $200 Question
Body temperature regulation is under the control of the ____________.
a. sympathetic nervous system
b. parasympathetic nervous system
c. voluntary nervous system
d. sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
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35. Effects of the ANS: $200 Answer
Body temperature regulation is under the control of the ____________.
a. sympathetic nervous system
b. parasympathetic nervous system
c. voluntary nervous system
d. sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
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36. Effects of the ANS: $300 Question
The parasympathetic nervous system shares control with the sympathetic nervous system over all of the following except the:
a. heart.
b. respiratory system.
c. salivary glands.
d. blood vessels.
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37. Effects of the ANS: $300 Answer
The parasympathetic nervous system shares control with the sympathetic nervous system over all of the following except the:
a. heart.
b. respiratory system.
c. salivary glands.
d. blood vessels.
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38. Effects of the ANS: $400 Question
The sympathetic nervous system differs from the parasympathetic in all of the following except:
a. it is craniosacral in origin.
b. some fibers release norepinephrine.
c. its effects are more diffuse than they are localized.
d. its effects last longer than the parasympathetic.
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39. Effects of the ANS: $400 Answer
The sympathetic nervous system differs from the parasympathetic in all of the following except:
a. it is craniosacral in origin.
b. some fibers release norepinephrine.
c. its effects are more diffuse than they are localized.
d. its effects last longer than the parasympathetic.
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40. Effects of the ANS: $500 Question
Drugs classified as alpha-blockers can help decrease _______.
a. respiration
b. heart rate
c. blood pressure
d. urination
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41. Effects of the ANS: $500 Answer
Drugs classified as alpha-blockers can help decrease _______.
a. respiration
b. heart rate
c. blood pressure
d. urination
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42. Control of the ANS: $100 Question
The main integration center for the ANS is the _______.
a. medulla
b. midbrain
c. hypothalamus
d. thalamus
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43. Control of the ANS: $100 Answer
The main integration center for the ANS is the _______.
a. medulla
b. midbrain
c. hypothalamus
d. thalamus
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44. Control of the ANS: $200 Question
Which of the following is an example of cerebral control of the ANS?
a. Autonomic reflexes
b. Biofeedback
c. Emotional responses
d. Reciprocal inhibition
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45. Control of the ANS: $200 Answer
Which of the following is an example of cerebral control of the ANS?
a. Autonomic reflexes
b. Biofeedback
c. Emotional responses
d. Reciprocal inhibition
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46. Control of the ANS: $300 Question
Cardiac and vasomotor reflex centers are found in the _______.
a. midbrain
b. thalamus
c. hypothalamus
d. medulla oblongata
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47. Control of the ANS: $300 Answer
Cardiac and vasomotor reflex centers are found in the _______.
a. midbrain
b. thalamus
c. hypothalamus
d. medulla oblongata
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48. Control of the ANS: $400 Question
Visceral responses to emotion are mediated by the _______.
a. reticular formation
b. medulla oblongata
c. hypothalamus
d. thalamus
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49. Control of the ANS: $400 Answer
Visceral responses to emotion are mediated by the _______.
a. reticular formation
b. medulla oblongata
c. hypothalamus
d. thalamus
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50. Control of the ANS: $500 Question
The hypothalamus controls the autonomic regions of the brain stem and spinal cord via the _______.
a. reticular formation
b. midbrain
c. limbic system
d. cerebral cortex
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51. Control of the ANS: $500 Answer
The hypothalamus controls the autonomic regions of the brain stem and spinal cord via the _______.
a. reticular formation
b. midbrain
c. limbic system
d. cerebral cortex
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52. b. Orthostatic hypotension c. Urinary retention d. Dry eyes
FINAL ROUND Question
Which of the following conditions, sometimes seen in the elderly, is a problem of the sympathetic rather than the parasympathetic nervous system?
a. Constipation
b. Orthostatic hypotension
c. Urinary retention
d. Dry eyes
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53. b. Orthostatic hypotension c. Urinary retention d. Dry eyes
FINAL ROUND Answer
Which of the following conditions, sometimes seen in the elderly, is a problem of the sympathetic rather than the parasympathetic nervous system?
a. Constipation
b. Orthostatic hypotension
c. Urinary retention
d. Dry eyes
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