Question 1

The adrenal medulla releases norepinephrine and epinephrine into the bloodstream.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Both the autonomic and somatic nervous systems may have sensory input from general somatic senses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The centers for cardiac,digestive,and vasomotor functions are housed within the

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A)  brainstem.
B)  hypothalamus.
C)  spinal cord.
D)  cerebral cortex.
E)  cerebellum.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

In the brain,the ________ is the integration and command center for autonomic functions.

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla
B)  cerebral cortex
C)  spinal cord
D)  brainstem
E)  hypothalamusF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Which sympathetic pathway is responsible for activating the esophagus,heart,lungs,and thoracic blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Splanchnic nerve pathway
B)  Adrenal medulla pathway
C)  Postganglionic sympathetic nerve pathway
D)  Spinal nerve pathway
E)  None of the choices is correct.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

The sympathetic trunk begins to form during week

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A)  4.
B)  5.
C)  6.
D)  8.
E)  10.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E) C

Question 7

Terminal and intramural ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic branch of the ANS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An axon takes the ______ nerve pathway if a preganglionic neuron synapses with a ganglionic neuron in a sympathetic trunk ganglion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An axon takes the ______ nerve pathway...

Question 9

The sympathetic preganglionic neuron cell bodies are housed in the _______ horn of the appropriate thoracolumbar regions of the spinal cord.

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The answer of The sympathetic preganglionic neuron cell bodies are...

Question 10

Parasympathetic preganglionic neurons synapse with postganglionic neurons in the adrenal medulla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The CN having multiple terminal and intramural ganglia is

Accepted Answer

A)  CN III.
B)  CN VII.
C)  CN IX.
D)  CN X.
E)  CN XII.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 12

The number of ganglia that may be associated with motor neurons of the somatic nervous system is

Accepted Answer

A)  1.
B)  2.
C)  3.
D)  4.
E)  0.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Many visceral effectors have _______ innervation,meaning that they are innervated by postganglionic axons from both ANS divisions.

Accepted Answer

dual

Question 14

"Rest and digest," as well as the maintenance of homeostasis,is associated with the action of the _________ division of the ANS.

Accepted Answer

parasympathetic

Question 15

Neuronal divergence occurs when axons from one preganglionic cell synapse on numerous ganglionic cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the diagrams illustrates a parasympathetic ANS pathway?

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 17

Which may be involved in an autonomic reflex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiac muscle contraction
B)  Smooth muscle contraction
C)  Secretion by glands
D)  All of the choices are correct.
E)   None of the choices is correct.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

In the parasympathetic division,_________ ganglia are located close to the target organ.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the parasympathetic division,_________ ganglia are located...

Question 19

Which number indicates a postganglionic axon?

Accepted Answer

A)  3
B)  4
C)  5
D)  6
E)  7F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 20

The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system are part of both the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Autonomic Nervous System

The adrenal medulla releases norepinephrine and epinephrine into the bloodstream.

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Both the autonomic and somatic nervous systems may have sensory input from general somatic senses.

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The centers for cardiac,digestive,and vasomotor functions are housed within the

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In the brain,the ________ is the integration and command center for autonomic functions.

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Which sympathetic pathway is responsible for activating the esophagus,heart,lungs,and thoracic blood vessels?

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The sympathetic trunk begins to form during week

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Terminal and intramural ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic branch of the ANS.

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An axon takes the ______ nerve pathway if a preganglionic neuron synapses with a ganglionic neuron in a sympathetic trunk ganglion.

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The sympathetic preganglionic neuron cell bodies are housed in the _______ horn of the appropriate thoracolumbar regions of the spinal cord.

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Parasympathetic preganglionic neurons synapse with postganglionic neurons in the adrenal medulla.

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The CN having multiple terminal and intramural ganglia is

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The number of ganglia that may be associated with motor neurons of the somatic nervous system is

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Many visceral effectors have _______ innervation,meaning that they are innervated by postganglionic axons from both ANS divisions.

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"Rest and digest," as well as the maintenance of homeostasis,is associated with the action of the _________ division of the ANS.

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Neuronal divergence occurs when axons from one preganglionic cell synapse on numerous ganglionic cells.

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Which of the diagrams illustrates a parasympathetic ANS pathway?

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Which may be involved in an autonomic reflex?

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In the parasympathetic division,_________ ganglia are located close to the target organ.

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Which number indicates a postganglionic axon?

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The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system are part of both the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system.

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