Question 1

The sympathetic nervous system,or craniosacral division,involves four cranial nerves and sacral nerves S2 - S4.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Ejaculation is accomplished by the parasympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Where do the cell bodies of preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system originate?

Accepted Answer

A)  cranial nerves and the sacral region of the spinal cord
B)  thoracic and upper lumbar regions of the spinal cord
C)  cervical region and sacral region of the spinal cord
D)  cranial nerves and the lumbar region of the spinal cordE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Control of skeletal muscle is the responsibility of:

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A)  a preganglionic neuron.
B)  an autonomic ganglion.
C)  a somatic motor neuron.
D)  a postganglionic neuron.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D) C

Question 5

Where are the ganglia of the parasympathetic nervous system located?

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A)  near the cells or organ being innervated by parasympathetic postganglionic neurons
B)  near the parasympathetic preganglionic neuron
C)  close to the spinal cord
D)  close to the brainE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

The basic function of the parasympathetic nervous system is to maintain homeostasis when the body is at rest.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Skyler takes a medication for asthma,known as a fi2 agonist,to cause bronchodilation.Determine why this drug should have no effect on his heart rate.

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fi₂agonists bind fi₂receptors on the smoot...

Question 8

Where are autonomic ganglia located?

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A)  central nervous system (CNS) 
B)  peripheral nervous system (PNS) 
C)  brain
D)  spinal cordE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Maddie planned to go for a swim after dinner.But,after a large meal,she decided to rest rather than swim.What neurotransmitter promotes rest by binding muscarinic receptors after her meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine
B)  norepinephrine
C)  adrenalin
D)  epinephrineE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

What do the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems share in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both systems have short preganglionic neurons and long postganglionic neurons.
B)  Both systems trigger the same motor response in target organs.
C)  Both systems are divisions of the autonomic nervous system.
D)  Both systems are called the "rest and digest" division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) .E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

What type of receptor is located in the membranes of all parasympathetic target cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  beta receptor
B)  muscarinic receptor
C)  nicotinic receptor
D)  alpha receptorE) B) and C)
F) A) and C) B

Question 12

What part of the brain largely controls homeostatic functions?

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A)  occipital lobe
B)  cerebellum
C)  pineal gland
D)  hypothalamusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Heidi arrived home after a long walk with her dog and found that her mom had dinner ready.Why do you think she is not very hungry?

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Heidi triggered the sympathetic nervous ...

Question 14

If a drug is administered to block the heart's adrenergic receptors,how is heart rate affected during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  The heart will stop beating.
B)  Heart rate will be unable to increase in response to exercise.
C)  Heart rate will increase in response to the drug.
D)  The drug has no effect on heart rate during exercise.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Pauline takes a medication known as a fi-blocker to decrease the rate and force of contraction of her heart.Predict the neurotransmitter this medication prevents from binding and determine the specific type of fi receptor being blocked by this medication.

Accepted Answer

A drug known as a fi-blocker is an antag...

Question 16

The parasympathetic nervous system is often known as the "rest and digest" division of the ANS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What receptor present on smooth muscle cells of blood vessels to digestive and urinary organs binds norepinephrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  a1 receptor
B)  fi2 receptor
C)  a2 receptor
D)  fi1 receptorE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Both preganglionic and postganglionic parasympathetic neurons release acetylcholine at their synapses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 19

The parasympathetic nervous system prepares the eye for:

Accepted Answer

A)  near vision.
B)  distance vision.
C)  age-related deterioration.
D)  changing light levels.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Acetylcholine binds a1 receptors on the smooth muscle cells of blood vessels serving the organs of the digestive,urinary,and integumentary systems and causes them to contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: The Autonomic Nervous System Homeostasis

The sympathetic nervous system,or craniosacral division,involves four cranial nerves and sacral nerves S2 - S4.

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Ejaculation is accomplished by the parasympathetic nervous system.

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Where do the cell bodies of preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system originate?

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Control of skeletal muscle is the responsibility of:

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Where are the ganglia of the parasympathetic nervous system located?

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The basic function of the parasympathetic nervous system is to maintain homeostasis when the body is at rest.

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Skyler takes a medication for asthma,known as a fi2 agonist,to cause bronchodilation.Determine why this drug should have no effect on his heart rate.

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Where are autonomic ganglia located?

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Maddie planned to go for a swim after dinner.But,after a large meal,she decided to rest rather than swim.What neurotransmitter promotes rest by binding muscarinic receptors after her meal?

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What do the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems share in common?

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What type of receptor is located in the membranes of all parasympathetic target cells?

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What part of the brain largely controls homeostatic functions?

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Heidi arrived home after a long walk with her dog and found that her mom had dinner ready.Why do you think she is not very hungry?

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If a drug is administered to block the heart's adrenergic receptors,how is heart rate affected during exercise?

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Pauline takes a medication known as a fi-blocker to decrease the rate and force of contraction of her heart.Predict the neurotransmitter this medication prevents from binding and determine the specific type of fi receptor being blocked by this medication.

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The parasympathetic nervous system is often known as the "rest and digest" division of the ANS.

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What receptor present on smooth muscle cells of blood vessels to digestive and urinary organs binds norepinephrine?

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Both preganglionic and postganglionic parasympathetic neurons release acetylcholine at their synapses.

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The parasympathetic nervous system prepares the eye for:

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Acetylcholine binds a1 receptors on the smooth muscle cells of blood vessels serving the organs of the digestive,urinary,and integumentary systems and causes them to contract.

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The sympathetic nervous system,or craniosacral division,involves four cranial nerves and sacral nerves S₂- S₄.

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Skyler takes a medication for asthma,known as a fi₂agonist,to cause bronchodilation.Determine why this drug should have no effect on his heart rate.

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