Question 1

When norepinephrine binds to adrenergic receptors,

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A)   Na+ channels open.
B)   Ca2+ channels open.
C)   adrenaline is released.
D)   G proteins mediate the cell's response.
E)   Na+ channels are closed.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Arrange the following in correct sequence: (1)  autonomic ganglia and ganglionic synapse
(2)  synapse with target tissues
(3)  preganglionic neuron
(4)  postganglionic neuron

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A)   2, 3, 4, 1
B)   1, 3, 2, 4
C)   3, 1, 4, 2
D)   4, 1, 3, 2
E)   4, 3, 1, 2F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Adrenergic receptors

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A)   can be activated by the release of epinephrine.
B)   have two structural forms - muscarinic and nicotinic.
C)   when activated stimulate skeletal muscles to contract.
D)   can be found in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
E)   are activated by the release of acetylcholine.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

When acetylcholine binds with nicotinic receptors, the response is

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A)   inhibitory.
B)   excitatory.
C)   either excitatory or inhibitory.
D)   both excitatory and inhibitory.
E)   neither excitatory nor inhibitory.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Identify structure "B" 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) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

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 C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

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) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following drugs would be the best choice to use in chronic asthma to dilate the bronchioles?

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A)   a nicotinic agent
B)   a muscarinic agent
C)   alpha-adrenergic blocking agents
D)   beta-adrenergic stimulating agents
E)   ganglionic blocking agents.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 9

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) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-thoracolumbar division

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
-craniosacral division

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Consider the two statements and use the following key to choose your answer.
-(1)  the number of sympathetic neurons that innervate sweat glands
(2)  the number of parasympathetic neurons that innervate sweat glands

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A)  Choose this if the first item is greater than the second item.
B)  Choose this if the first item is less than the second item.
C)  Choose this if both items are equal or nearly equal.D) A) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 15

If acetylcholine binds to muscarinic receptors,

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A)   Na+ channels open.
B)   Ca2+ channels open.
C)   adrenaline is released.
D)   G proteins mediate the cell's response.
E)   the response is neither excitatory nor inhibitory.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an effect of parasympathetic action?

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A)   increased tear production
B)   increased motility of the intestines
C)   increased metabolism
D)   increased gastric secretionE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The parasympathetic division of the ANS is also called the _________ division.

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The answer of The parasympathetic division of the ANS is...

Question 18

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) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following nerves has parasympathetic axons?

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A)   facial
B)   trigeminal
C)   hypoglossal
D)   spinal accessory
E)   abducensF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a parasympathetic effect?

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

Exam 16: Autonomic Nervous System

Arrange the following in correct sequence: (1) autonomic ganglia and ganglionic synapse (2) synapse with target tissues (3) preganglionic neuron (4) postganglionic neuron

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Efferent neurons of the

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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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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -craniosacral division

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Adrenergic receptors

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

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Which of the following is NOT a parasympathetic effect?

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Which of the following is NOT an effect of parasympathetic action?

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Which of the following drugs would be the best choice to use in chronic asthma to dilate the bronchioles?

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When acetylcholine binds with nicotinic receptors, the response is

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Which of the following is a sympathetic effect?

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If acetylcholine binds to muscarinic receptors,

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The parasympathetic division of the ANS is also called the _________ division.

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

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. -thoracolumbar division

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Which of the following nerves has parasympathetic axons?

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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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When norepinephrine binds to adrenergic receptors,

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Consider the two statements and use the following key to choose your answer. -(1) the number of sympathetic neurons that innervate sweat glands (2) the number of parasympathetic neurons that innervate sweat glands

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Identify structure "B" on the bottom diagram.

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