BI213 Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Reflexes AP 1

1. Chapter 15 - The Autonomic Nervous System
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Introduction ANS Anatomy Receptors
Effects of
the ANS
Control of the
ANS
FINAL ROUND

2. Introduction:
$100 Question
All of the following are effects of the
sympathetic nervous system except:
a. increase in heart rate.
b. increase in digestion.
c. increase in respiration.
d. increase in blood pressure.
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ANSWER

3. Introduction:
$100 Answer
All of the following are effects of the
sympathetic nervous system except:
a. increase in heart rate.
b. increase in digestion.
c. increase in respiration.
d. increase in blood pressure.
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4. Introduction:
$200 Question
Norepinephrine is secreted by ________.
a. some axons of the voluntary nervous
system
b. some axons of the parasympathetic nervous
system
c. some axons of the sympathetic nervous
system
d. both a and b
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ANSWER

5. Introduction:
$200 Answer
Norepinephrine is secreted by ________.
a. some axons of the voluntary nervous
system
b. some axons of the parasympathetic nervous
system
c. some axons of the sympathetic nervous
system
d. both a and b
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6. Introduction:
$300 Question
All of the following statements about the ANS
are true except:
a. the cell bodies of the preganglionic
neurons are in the CNS.
b. the autonomic ganglia are in the PNS.
c. the autonomic ganglia contain motor
neurons only.
d. the presynaptic axons extend
to the effectors. BACK TO GAME
ANSWER

7. Introduction:
$300 Answer
All of the following statements about the ANS
are true except:
a. the cell bodies of the preganglionic
neurons are in the CNS.
b. the autonomic ganglia are in the PNS.
c. the autonomic ganglia contain motor
neurons only.
d. the presynaptic axons extend
to the effectors. BACK TO GAME

8. Introduction:
$400 Question
All of the following “D”s describe the
effects of the parasympathetic nervous
system except:
a. digestion.
b. defecation.
c. diuresis.
d. deep breathing.
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ANSWER

9. Introduction:
$400 Answer
All of the following “D”s describe the
effects of the parasympathetic nervous
system except:
a. digestion.
b. defecation.
c. diuresis.
d. deep breathing.
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10. Introduction:
$500 Question
All of the following “E”s are used to
describe the sympathetic nervous system
except:
a. excitement.
b. embarrassment.
c. excretion.
d. exercise.
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ANSWER

11. Introduction:
$500 Answer
All of the following “E”s are used to
describe the sympathetic nervous system
except:
a. excitement.
b. embarrassment.
c. excretion.
d. exercise.
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12. ANS Anatomy:
$100 Question
Which of the following statements is true of
the parasympathetic nervous system?
a. The preganglionic fibers are shorter than
the postganglionic fibers.
b. The fibers emerge from the brain and
sacral portion of the spinal cord.
c. The ganglia lie close to the spinal cord.
d. All of the above statements
are true.
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ANSWER

13. ANS Anatomy:
$100 Answer
Which of the following statements is true of
the parasympathetic nervous system?
a. The preganglionic fibers are shorter than
the postganglionic fibers.
b. The fibers emerge from the brain and
sacral portion of the spinal cord.
c. The ganglia lie close to the spinal cord.
d. All of the above statements
are true.
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14. ANS Anatomy:
$200 Question
The parasympathetic fibers that constrict
the iris originate in the ______ ganglia.
a. ciliary
b. otic
c. pterygopalatine
d. submandibular
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ANSWER

15. ANS Anatomy:
$200 Answer
The parasympathetic fibers that constrict
the iris originate in the ______ ganglia.
a. ciliary
b. otic
c. pterygopalatine
d. submandibular
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16. ANS Anatomy:
$300 Question
Which of the following is not true of the
sympathetic nervous system?
a. The preganglionic neuron cell bodies are
found in the CNS.
b. The postganglionic neurons are in the
PNS.
c. Some preganglionic fibers travel to the
adrenal medulla.
d. The ganglia are close to
the effectors. BACK TO GAME
ANSWER

17. ANS Anatomy:
$300 Answer
Which of the following is not true of the
sympathetic nervous system?
a. The preganglionic neuron cell bodies are
found in the CNS.
b. The postganglionic neurons are in the
PNS.
c. Some preganglionic fibers travel to the
adrenal medulla.
d. The ganglia are close to
the effectors. BACK TO GAME

18. ANS Anatomy:
$400 Question
About 90% of the parasympathetic fibers
are located in which cranial nerve?
a. III
b. VII
c. IX
d. X
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ANSWER

19. ANS Anatomy:
$400 Answer
About 90% of the parasympathetic fibers
are located in which cranial nerve?
a. III
b. VII
c. IX
d. X
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20. ANS Anatomy:
$500 Question
This cranial nerve contains all of the
parasympathetic postganglionic fibers
innervating the head.
a. V
b. VII
c. VIII
d. X
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ANSWER

21. ANS Anatomy:
$500 Answer
This cranial nerve contains all of the
parasympathetic postganglionic fibers
innervating the head.
a. V
b. VII
c. VIII
d. X
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22. Receptors:
$100 Question
Which of the following is a type of
adrenergic receptor?
a. Nicotinic
b. Muscarinic
c. Alpha
d. Both a and b
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ANSWER

23. Receptors:
$100 Answer
Which of the following is a type of
adrenergic receptor?
a. Nicotinic
b. Muscarinic
c. Alpha
d. Both a and b
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24. Receptors:
$200 Question
Nicotinic receptors are found in all of the
following except:
a. autonomic ganglia.
b. skeletal muscles.
c. adrenal medulla.
d. heart.
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25. Receptors:
$200 Answer
Nicotinic receptors are found in all of the
following except:
a. autonomic ganglia.
b. skeletal muscles.
c. adrenal medulla.
d. heart.
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26. Receptors:
$300 Question
Which of the following is sometimes
referred to as a “misplaced” sympathetic
ganglion?
a. Celiac ganglion
b. Collateral ganglion
c. Splanchnic nerve
d. Adrenal medulla
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ANSWER

27. Receptors:
$300 Answer
Which of the following is sometimes
referred to as a “misplaced” sympathetic
ganglion?
a. Celiac ganglion
b. Collateral ganglion
c. Splanchnic nerve
d. Adrenal medulla
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28. Receptors:
$400 Question
Muscarinic receptors differ from nicotinic
receptors in that __________.
a. they are always excitatory
b. they respond to acetylcholine
c. they can be inhibitory
d. they are found in the
voluntary nervous system
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29. Receptors:
$400 Answer
Muscarinic receptors differ from nicotinic
receptors in that __________.
a. they are always excitatory
b. they respond to acetylcholine
c. they can be inhibitory
d. they are found in the
voluntary nervous system
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30. Receptors:
$500 Question
Atropine, which blocks muscarinic
receptors, could cause all of the following
except:
a. dilated eyes.
b. dry mouth.
c. skeletal muscle paralysis.
d. decreased heart rate.
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ANSWER

31. Receptors:
$500 Answer
Atropine, which blocks muscarinic
receptors, could cause all of the following
except:
a. dilated eyes.
b. dry mouth.
c. skeletal muscle paralysis.
d. decreased heart rate.
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32. Effects of the ANS:
$100 Question
The parasympathetic nervous system is
more active when we are _______.
a. at rest
b. digesting food
c. exercising
d. Both choices a and b
are correct.
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ANSWER

33. Effects of the ANS:
$100 Answer
The parasympathetic nervous system is
more active when we are _______.
a. at rest
b. digesting food
c. exercising
d. Both choices a and b
are correct.
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34. Effects of the ANS:
$200 Question
Body temperature regulation is under the
control of the ____________.
a. sympathetic nervous system
b. parasympathetic nervous system
c. voluntary nervous system
d. sympathetic and parasympathetic
nervous systems
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ANSWER

35. Effects of the ANS:
$200 Answer
Body temperature regulation is under the
control of the ____________.
a. sympathetic nervous system
b. parasympathetic nervous system
c. voluntary nervous system
d. sympathetic and parasympathetic
nervous systems
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36. Effects of the ANS:
$300 Question
The parasympathetic nervous system
shares control with the sympathetic
nervous system over all of the following
except the:
a. heart.
b. respiratory system.
c. salivary glands.
d. blood vessels.
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ANSWER

37. Effects of the ANS:
$300 Answer
The parasympathetic nervous system
shares control with the sympathetic
nervous system over all of the following
except the:
a. heart.
b. respiratory system.
c. salivary glands.
d. blood vessels.
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38. Effects of the ANS:
$400 Question
The sympathetic nervous system differs from
the parasympathetic in all of the following
except:
a. it is craniosacral in origin.
b. some fibers release norepinephrine.
c. its effects are more diffuse than they are
localized.
d. its effects last longer than
the parasympathetic. BACK TO GAME
ANSWER

39. Effects of the ANS:
$400 Answer
The sympathetic nervous system differs from
the parasympathetic in all of the following
except:
a. it is craniosacral in origin.
b. some fibers release norepinephrine.
c. its effects are more diffuse than they are
localized.
d. its effects last longer than
the parasympathetic. BACK TO GAME

40. Effects of the ANS:
$500 Question
Drugs classified as alpha-blockers can
help decrease _______.
a. respiration
b. heart rate
c. blood pressure
d. urination
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ANSWER

41. Effects of the ANS:
$500 Answer
Drugs classified as alpha-blockers can
help decrease _______.
a. respiration
b. heart rate
c. blood pressure
d. urination
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42. Control of the ANS:
$100 Question
The main integration center for the ANS is
the _______.
a. medulla
b. midbrain
c. hypothalamus
d. thalamus
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ANSWER

43. Control of the ANS:
$100 Answer
The main integration center for the ANS is
the _______.
a. medulla
b. midbrain
c. hypothalamus
d. thalamus
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44. Control of the ANS:
$200 Question
Which of the following is an example of
cerebral control of the ANS?
a. Autonomic reflexes
b. Biofeedback
c. Emotional responses
d. Reciprocal inhibition
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ANSWER

45. Control of the ANS:
$200 Answer
Which of the following is an example of
cerebral control of the ANS?
a. Autonomic reflexes
b. Biofeedback
c. Emotional responses
d. Reciprocal inhibition
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46. Control of the ANS:
$300 Question
Cardiac and vasomotor reflex centers are
found in the _______.
a. midbrain
b. thalamus
c. hypothalamus
d. medulla oblongata
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ANSWER

47. Control of the ANS:
$300 Answer
Cardiac and vasomotor reflex centers are
found in the _______.
a. midbrain
b. thalamus
c. hypothalamus
d. medulla oblongata
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48. Control of the ANS:
$400 Question
Visceral responses to emotion are
mediated by the _______.
a. reticular formation
b. medulla oblongata
c. hypothalamus
d. thalamus
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ANSWER

49. Control of the ANS:
$400 Answer
Visceral responses to emotion are
mediated by the _______.
a. reticular formation
b. medulla oblongata
c. hypothalamus
d. thalamus
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50. Control of the ANS:
$500 Question
The hypothalamus controls the autonomic
regions of the brain stem and spinal cord
via the _______.
a. reticular formation
b. midbrain
c. limbic system
d. cerebral cortex
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ANSWER

51. Control of the ANS:
$500 Answer
The hypothalamus controls the autonomic
regions of the brain stem and spinal cord
via the _______.
a. reticular formation
b. midbrain
c. limbic system
d. cerebral cortex
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52. FINAL ROUND Question
Which of the following conditions,
sometimes seen in the elderly, is a
problem of the sympathetic rather than the
parasympathetic nervous system?
a. Constipation
b. Orthostatic hypotension
c. Urinary retention
d. Dry eyes BACK TO GAME
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53. FINAL ROUND Answer
Which of the following conditions,
sometimes seen in the elderly, is a
problem of the sympathetic rather than the
parasympathetic nervous system?
a. Constipation
b. Orthostatic hypotension
c. Urinary retention
d. Dry eyes BACK TO GAME