Question 1

Select the best description of the celiac ganglion:

Accepted Answer

A)   contains sympathetic preganglionic axons
B)   sympathetic; sends impulses along postganglionic axons to heart
C)   receives sympathetic preganglionic axons via thoracic splanchnic nerves
D)   contain sympathetic preganglionic cell bodies
E)   contain parasympathetic preganglionic cell bodies

Question 2

The celiac ganglion and a mesenteric ganglion are examples of prevertebral ganglia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Select the best description of the axons that leave the brain as part of the vagus (X)  nerves:

Accepted Answer

A)   carry parasympathetic impulses to terminal ganglia in most organs of the ventral cavity
B)   sympathetic; sends impulses along postganglionic axons to heart
C)   receives sympathetic preganglionic axons via thoracic splanchnic nerves
D)   contain sympathetic preganglionic cell bodies
E)   contain parasympathetic preganglionic cell bodies

Question 4

The neurotransmitter acetylcholine binds with which of the following types of receptors?
1)  alpha
2)  beta
3)  nicotinic
4)  muscarinic

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2, 3, 4
B)   1, 2 only
C)   3, 4 only
D)   3 only

Question 5

Two major plexuses of the enteric system are the myenteric plexus and the submucosal plexus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The superior, middle and inferior cervical ganglia are examples of prevertebral ganglia that innervate the heart and structures of the head.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Autonomic neurons that release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine are called _____ neurons.

Accepted Answer

A)   cholinergic
B)   dopaminergic
C)   seratonergic
D)   adrenergic

Question 8

The lacrimal glands only receive parasympathetic innervation (stimulation).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The major autonomic plexuses of the thorax are the _____ plexus and the ______ plexus.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Select the best description of the middle cervical ganglion:

Accepted Answer

A)   contains sympathetic preganglionic axons
B)   sympathetic; sends impulses along postganglionic axons to heart
C)   receives sympathetic preganglionic axons via thoracic splanchnic nerves
D)   contain sympathetic preganglionic cell bodies
E)   contain parasympathetic preganglionic cell bodies

Question 11

The hypothalamus is the major control and integration center of the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Select the best description of the otic ganglia:

Accepted Answer

A)   carry parasympathetic impulses to terminal ganglia in most organs of the ventral cavity
B)   send impulses via parasympathetic postganglionic axons to the parotid salivary glands
C)   receive sympathetic preganglionic axons via thoracic splanchnic nerves
D)   innervate the smooth muscle of the eyeball via parasympathetic axons
E)   send postganglionic parasympathetic axons to the lacrimal glands

Question 13

White rami are associated only with thoracic spinal nerves and the first two or three lumbar spinal nerves. Gray rami are associated with all 31 pairs of spinal nerves.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
D)   The second statement is true; the first is false.

Question 14

Bronchoconstriction brought on by various allergens is a _____ response.

Accepted Answer

A)   sympathetic
B)   parasympathetic
C)   visceral afferent
D)   somatic

Question 15

This leader line points to the greater splanchnic nerve which synapses with postganglionic cell bodies in the celiac ganglion.

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D

Question 16

Select the best description of the ciliary ganglia:

Accepted Answer

A)   carry parasympathetic impulses to terminal ganglia in most organs of the ventral cavity
B)   send impulses via parasympathetic postganglionic axons to the parotid glands
C)   receive sympathetic preganglionic axons via thoracic splanchnic nerves
D)   innervate the smooth muscle of the eyeball via parasympathetic axons
E)   send postganglionic parasympathetic axons to the lacrimal glands

Question 17

Which of the following is/are innervated ONLY by the sympathetic division?
1)  arrector pili muscles
2)  kidney arterioles
3)  sweat glands
4)  adipose tissue
5)  skeletal muscle arterioles
6)  brain arterioles
7)  adrenal medulla

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
B)   2, 3, 5, 6, 7 only
C)   1, 3, 4, 7 only
D)   2, 4, 5, 6 only

Question 18

Nicotinic receptors and muscarinic receptors both interact with acetylcholine (ACh).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The facial (VII) cranial nerves carry parasympathetic preganglionic axons (fibers) to two pairs of terminal ganglia: the _____ and the _____ ganglia.

Accepted Answer

submandibu...

Question 20

Splanchnic nerves carry sympathetic axons (fibers) from a/an _____ ganglion to a/an _____ ganglion.

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sympathetic trunk (p...

Exam 19: The Autonomic Nervous System

Autonomic neurons that release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine are called _____ neurons.

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Bronchoconstriction brought on by various allergens is a _____ response.

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Select the best description of the axons that leave the brain as part of the vagus (X) nerves:

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Which of the following is/are innervated ONLY by the sympathetic division? 1) arrector pili muscles 2) kidney arterioles 3) sweat glands 4) adipose tissue 5) skeletal muscle arterioles 6) brain arterioles 7) adrenal medulla

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The lacrimal glands only receive parasympathetic innervation (stimulation).

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The neurotransmitter acetylcholine binds with which of the following types of receptors? 1) alpha 2) beta 3) nicotinic 4) muscarinic

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White rami are associated only with thoracic spinal nerves and the first two or three lumbar spinal nerves. Gray rami are associated with all 31 pairs of spinal nerves.

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Select the best description of the middle cervical ganglion:

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The superior, middle and inferior cervical ganglia are examples of prevertebral ganglia that innervate the heart and structures of the head.

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Nicotinic receptors and muscarinic receptors both interact with acetylcholine (ACh).

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Select the best description of the celiac ganglion:

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The facial (VII) cranial nerves carry parasympathetic preganglionic axons (fibers) to two pairs of terminal ganglia: the _____ and the _____ ganglia.

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Splanchnic nerves carry sympathetic axons (fibers) from a/an _____ ganglion to a/an _____ ganglion.

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The hypothalamus is the major control and integration center of the autonomic nervous system.

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The celiac ganglion and a mesenteric ganglion are examples of prevertebral ganglia.

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Select the best description of the otic ganglia:

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Two major plexuses of the enteric system are the myenteric plexus and the submucosal plexus.

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This leader line points to the greater splanchnic nerve which synapses with postganglionic cell bodies in the celiac ganglion.

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The major autonomic plexuses of the thorax are the _____ plexus and the ______ plexus.

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Select the best description of the ciliary ganglia:

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