Question 1

Which system has long preganglionic axons and therefore ganglia that are relatively far from the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parasympathetic nervous system
B)   Somatic nervous system
C)   Sympathetic nervous systemD) B) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 2

The parasympathetic innervation from the pelvic splanchnic nerves is responsible for erection of the female clitoris and the male penis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which system contains short preganglionic axons that branch extensively?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parasympathetic nervous system
B)   Somatic nervous system
C)   Sympathetic nervous systemD) All of the above
E) A) and B)

Question 4

Parasympathetic ________ axons are longer than their counterparts in the sympathetic division.

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The answer of Parasympathetic ________ axons are longer than their...

Question 5

The cranial nerve that supplies parasympathetic innervation to the thoracic organs is

Accepted Answer

A)   CN II.
B)   CN III.
C)   CN VI.
D)   CN IX.
E)   CN X.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Nicotinic receptors bind

Accepted Answer

A)   acetylcholine and allow chloride ions to exit the cell.
B)   acetylcholine and allow sodium ions to enter the cell.
C)   muscarine and increase the contractility of intestinal muscle.
D)   norepinephrine and can either stimulate or inhibit the cell.
E)   norepinephrine and allow potassium entry, thereby exciting the cell.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

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 answer of An axon takes the ________ nerve pathway...

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Rest and digest," as well as the...

Question 10

Which type of innervation causes reduced blood flow to the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parasympathetic
B)   SympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 11

Explain how both the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems both influence male reproductive physiology, and indicate whether the two systems work antagonistically or cooperatively.

Accepted Answer

The systems cooperat...

Question 12

Functions of the autonomic nervous system. 
-Which number indicates a postganglionic axon?

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   4
C)   5
D)   6
E)   7F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Postganglionic axons are

Accepted Answer

A)   myelinated.
B)   unmyelinated.
C)   sometimes myelinated and sometimes unmyelinated.D) A) and B)
E) All of the above

Question 14

Which system has more divergence of preganglionic axons?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parasympathetic division
B)   Sympathetic divisionC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 15

Which division functions to conserve energy and replenish the supply of nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parasympathetic
B)   Somatic
C)   SympatheticD) B) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 16

Which statement accurately compares the motor systems of the somatic nervous system (SNS)  and autonomic nervous system (ANS) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Both the SNS and the ANS house their motor neurons in ganglia.
B)   The SNS does not have ganglia for its motor neurons but the ANS does.
C)   The ANS does not have ganglia for its motor neurons but the SNS does.
D)   Neither the SNS nor the ANS houses its motor neurons in ganglia.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Both the cardiac plexus and the ________ plexus consist of postganglionic sympathetic axons from the thoracic sympathetic trunk ganglia and preganglionic axons from the vagus nerve.

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The answer of Both the cardiac plexus and the ________...

Question 18

Motor neurons of the ________ nervous system contain more rapidly conducting axons.

Accepted Answer

A)   autonomic
B)   somaticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 19

Micturition is partly the result of autonomic stimulation of the urinary bladder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Postganglionic axons from the celiac ganglion innervate the

Accepted Answer

A)   stomach.
B)   spleen.
C)   liver.
D)   gallbladder.
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Exam 15: Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

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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Which type of innervation causes reduced blood flow to the digestive tract?

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The parasympathetic innervation from the pelvic splanchnic nerves is responsible for erection of the female clitoris and the male penis.

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Nicotinic receptors bind

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Which statement accurately compares the motor systems of the somatic nervous system (SNS) and autonomic nervous system (ANS) ?

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Micturition is partly the result of autonomic stimulation of the urinary bladder.

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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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Functions of the autonomic nervous system. -Which number indicates a postganglionic axon?

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Which division functions to conserve energy and replenish the supply of nutrients?

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Both the cardiac plexus and the ________ plexus consist of postganglionic sympathetic axons from the thoracic sympathetic trunk ganglia and preganglionic axons from the vagus nerve.

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Which system has more divergence of preganglionic axons?

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Parasympathetic ________ axons are longer than their counterparts in the sympathetic division.

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Which system has long preganglionic axons and therefore ganglia that are relatively far from the central nervous system?

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Postganglionic axons from the celiac ganglion innervate the

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Postganglionic axons are

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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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The cranial nerve that supplies parasympathetic innervation to the thoracic organs is

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Explain how both the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems both influence male reproductive physiology, and indicate whether the two systems work antagonistically or cooperatively.

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Which system contains short preganglionic axons that branch extensively?

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Motor neurons of the ________ nervous system contain more rapidly conducting axons.

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