1. Chapters 13 & 14 - The Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous Systems
PNS/ANS Anatomy
Effects of the PNS/ANS
Control of the PNS/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. Nerves and Ganglia: $300 Question
The connective tissue covering that surrounds the myelin sheaths of a peripheral nerve is the ________.
a. endoneurium
b. epineurium
c. neurilemma
d. perineurium
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7. Nerves and Ganglia: $300 Answer
The connective tissue covering that surrounds the myelin sheaths of a peripheral nerve is the ________.
a. endoneurium
b. epineurium
c. neurilemma
d. perineurium
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8. Nerves and Ganglia: $400 Question
Regeneration in the nervous system is restricted to _____________ .
a. cell bodies in the PNS
b. cell bodies in the CNS
c. axons in the PNS
d. axons in the CNS
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9. Nerves and Ganglia: $400 Answer
Regeneration in the nervous system is restricted to _____________ .
a. cell bodies in the PNS
b. cell bodies in the CNS
c. axons in the PNS
d. axons in the CNS
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10. Cranial and Spinal Nerves: $500 Question
Our “funny bone” is actually this nerve.
a. Brachial
b. Median
c. Radial
d. Ulnar
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11. Cranial and Spinal Nerves: $500 Answer
Our “funny bone” is actually this nerve.
a. Brachial
b. Median
c. Radial
d. Ulnar
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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 would ____ the iris.
a. constrict
b. dilate
c. neither
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15. The parasympathetic fibers would ____ the iris.
ANS Anatomy: $200 Answer
The parasympathetic fibers would ____ the iris.
a. constrict
b. dilate
c. neither
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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. Muscarinic receptors would be found at the:
Receptors: $200 Question
Muscarinic receptors would be found at the:
a. autonomic ganglia.
b. skeletal muscles.
c. adrenal medulla.
d. heart.
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25. Muscarinic receptors would be found at the:
Receptors: $200 Answer
Muscarinic receptors would be found at the:
a. autonomic ganglia.
b. skeletal muscles.
c. adrenal medulla.
d. heart.
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26. Cranial and Spinal Nerves: $300 Question
Partial paralysis of facial muscles could be due to a problem with which cranial nerve?
a. III
b. V
c. VII
d. X
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27. Cranial and Spinal Nerves: $300 Answer
Partial paralysis of facial muscles could be due to a problem with which cranial nerve?
a. III
b. V
c. VII
d. X
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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. adrenal medulla.
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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. adrenal medulla.
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38. Effects of the ANS: $400 Question
Which statement about the sympathetic nervous system is FALSE:
a. it is craniosacral in origin.
b. some fibers release norepinephrine.
c. Its postganglionic fibers release E and NE.
d. its effects last longer than the parasympathetic.
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39. Effects of the ANS: $400 Answer
Which statement about the sympathetic nervous system is FALSE:
a. it is craniosacral in origin.
b. some fibers release norepinephrine.
c. Its postganglionic fibers release E and NE.
d. its effects last longer than the parasympathetic.
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40. Motor Activity and Reflex Arcs: $500 Question
All of the following are true of somatic reflexes except:
a. they may be monosynaptic or polysynaptic.
b. both motor and sensory neurons are part of the reflex arc.
c. the CNS is not part of the reflex
arc.
d. a receptor is necessary.
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41. Motor Activity and Reflex Arcs: $500 Answer
All of the following are true of somatic reflexes except:
a. they may be monosynaptic or polysynaptic.
b. Both motor and sensory neurons are part of the reflex arc.
c. the CNS is not a part of the reflex
arc.
d. a receptor is necessary.
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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. Spinal Reflexes: $200 Question
The receptors for the stretch reflex are the _________.
a. pain receptors
b. muscle spindles
c. tendon organs
d. touch receptors
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45. Spinal Reflexes: $200 Answer
The receptors for the stretch reflex are the _________.
a. pain receptors
b. muscle spindles
c. tendon organs
d. touch receptors
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46. Spinal Reflexes: $300 Question
The reflex that causes a muscle to relax due to an increase in muscle tension is the ________________.
a. stretch reflex
b. plantar reflex
c. Golgi tendon reflex
d. crossed-extensor reflex
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47. Spinal Reflexes: $300 Answer
The reflex that causes a muscle to relax due to an increase in muscle tension is the ________________.
a. stretch reflex
b. plantar reflex
c. Golgi tendon reflex
d. crossed-extensor reflex
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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. Spinal Reflexes: $500 Question
Antagonistic muscles are inhibited during reflexes. This is known as _________.
a. reciprocal inhibition
b. ipsilateral inhibition
c. Babinski’s sign
d. reciprocal activation
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51. Spinal Reflexes: $500 Answer
Antagonistic muscles are inhibited during reflexes. This is known as _________.
a. reciprocal inhibition
b. ipsilateral inhibition
c. Babinski’s sign
d. reciprocal activation
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52. FINAL ROUND Question
The area of skin innervated by a single spinal nerve is called a(n) __________.
a. nerve division
b. segment level
c. integument segment
d. dermatome
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53. FINAL ROUND Answer
The area of skin innervated by a single spinal nerve is called a(n) __________.
a. nerve division
b. segment level
c. integument segment
d. dermatome
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