Question 1

Neural crest cells form

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A)  the adrenal medullA.
B)  postganglionic symapthetic nerves.
C)  the hypothalamus.
D)  both the adrenal medulla and postganglionic sympathetic nerves.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Adrenergic receptors are found on the surface of postganglionic sympathetic neurons.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ____________________ can control autonomic function such that under some emotional states,autonomically controlled visceral reactions like blushing,fainting,etc. ,can occur.

Accepted Answer

A)  reticular activating system
B)  medulla oblongata
C)  limbic system
D)  cerebrumE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Where do autonomic preganglionic neurons originate?

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A)  midbrain
B)  hindbrain
C)  thoracic and sacral regions of the spinal cord
D)  All apply.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Postganglionic ____________ nerves release acetylcholine.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic
B)  parasympathetic
C)  somatic
D)  sensoryE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

If the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation are similar,then the effects would be cooperative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Damage to the paravertebral ganglia would limit the body's ability to respond to stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Studies have indicated that aging is associated with increased levels of parasympathetic activity and tone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Autonomic motor nerves do NOT innervate

Accepted Answer

A)  smooth muscle.
B)  skeletal muscle.
C)  cardiac muscle.
D)  glands.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which part of the brain helps to regulate the ANS actions from the medulla during motion sickness?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus
B)  limbic system
C)  cerebrum
D)  cerebellumE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is a catecholamine?

Accepted Answer

A)  norepinephrine
B)  acetylcholine
C)  nitric oxide
D)  All apply.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The vagus nerve gives rise to preganglionic parasympathetic fibers involved in regulating most thoracic and abdominal organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The are no sensory neurons associated with the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Salivary secretions are decreased and become thicker in response to sympathetic stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_____________ ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Paravertebral
B)  Terminal
C)  Collateral
D)  BasalE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Four of the twelve pairs of cranial nerves give rise to parasympathetic preganglionic nerves.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The autonomic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A)  innervates skeletal muscle.
B)  is not usually under conscious control.
C)  is always excitatory.
D)  has a single nerve extending from the spinal corD.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The adrenal medulla is a modified sympathetic ganglion that secretes epinephrine when stimulated by sympathetic preganglionic neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Nicotinic agonists would bind cholinergic receptors on preganglionic autonomic neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Dopamine,norepinephrine,and epinephrine are all molecules of the catecholamine family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: The Autonomic Nervous System

Nicotinic agonists would bind cholinergic receptors on preganglionic autonomic neurons.

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Damage to the paravertebral ganglia would limit the body's ability to respond to stress.

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Which part of the brain helps to regulate the ANS actions from the medulla during motion sickness?

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Where do autonomic preganglionic neurons originate?

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Salivary secretions are decreased and become thicker in response to sympathetic stimulation.

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The ____________________ can control autonomic function such that under some emotional states,autonomically controlled visceral reactions like blushing,fainting,etc. ,can occur.

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Four of the twelve pairs of cranial nerves give rise to parasympathetic preganglionic nerves.

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If the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation are similar,then the effects would be cooperative.

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_____________ ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.

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Dopamine,norepinephrine,and epinephrine are all molecules of the catecholamine family.

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The vagus nerve gives rise to preganglionic parasympathetic fibers involved in regulating most thoracic and abdominal organs.

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The adrenal medulla is a modified sympathetic ganglion that secretes epinephrine when stimulated by sympathetic preganglionic neurons.

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Autonomic motor nerves do NOT innervate

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The autonomic nervous system

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Which of the following is a catecholamine?

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Adrenergic receptors are found on the surface of postganglionic sympathetic neurons.

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The are no sensory neurons associated with the autonomic nervous system.

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Neural crest cells form

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Studies have indicated that aging is associated with increased levels of parasympathetic activity and tone.

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Postganglionic ____________ nerves release acetylcholine.

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