Chapter 17 – The Nervous System: Autonomic Division
Comparison
of the SNS
and the ANS
The
Sympathetic
Division
The
Parasympathetic
Division
Relationships
between the
ANS
Divisions
Integration
and Control
of Autonomic
Functions
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FINAL ROUND
Topic 1:
$100 Question
Which of the following systems have both
afferent and efferent neurons?
a. the autonomic nervous system
(ANS) only
b. the somatic nervous system (SNS)
only
c. both the ANS and SNS
d. neither the ANS or the SNS
ANSWER
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Topic 1:
$100 Answer
Which of the following systems have both
afferent and efferent neurons?
a. the autonomic nervous system
(ANS) only
b. the somatic nervous system (SNS)
only
c. both the ANS and SNS
d. neither the ANS or the SNS
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Topic 1:
$200 Question
The enteric nervous system is a subelement of which of the following?
a. the autonomic nervous system
b. the sympathetic division
c. the parasympathetic division
d. the somatic nervous system
ANSWER
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Topic 1:
$200 Answer
The enteric nervous system is a subelement of which of the following?
a. the autonomic nervous system
b. the sympathetic division
c. the parasympathetic division
d. the somatic nervous system
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Topic 1:
$300 Question
Regarding the ANS, which of the following statements is
correct?
a. The efferent pathways originate in visceral
receptors, and the afferent pathways connect to
visceral effector organs.
b. The efferent pathways originate in visceral
effectors, and the afferent pathways connect to
visceral receptors.
c. The afferent pathways originate in visceral
receptors, and the efferent pathways connect to
visceral effector organs.
d. The efferent pathways originate in somatic
receptors, and the afferent pathways connect to
visceral effector organs. ANSWER
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Topic 1:
$300 Answer
Regarding the ANS, which of the following statements is
correct?
a. The efferent pathways originate in visceral
receptors, and the afferent pathways connect to
visceral effector organs.
b. The efferent pathways originate in visceral
effectors, and the afferent pathways connect to
visceral receptors.
c. The afferent pathways originate in visceral
receptors, and the efferent pathways connect to
visceral effector organs.
d. The efferent pathways originate in somatic
receptors, and the afferent pathways connect to
visceral effector organs.
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Topic 1:
$400 Question
Regarding neurons in the ANS, which of the following
statements is false?
a. In the ANS, the axons of a visceral motor
neuron in the CNS innervates a second neuron
located in a peripheral ganglion.
b. Visceral motor neurons in the CNS, known as
postganglionic neurons, send their axons,
known as postganglionic fibers, to synapse on
ganglionic neurons.
c. The cell bodies of ganglionic neurons are
located in autonomic ganglia outside the CNS.
d. None of the above is false.
ANSWER
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Topic 1:
$400 Answer
Regarding neurons in the ANS, which of the following
statements is false?
a. In the ANS, the axons of a visceral motor
neuron in the CNS innervates a second neuron
located in a peripheral ganglion.
b. Visceral motor neurons in the CNS, known as
postganglionic neurons, send their axons,
known as postganglionic fibers, to synapse on
ganglionic neurons.
c. The cell bodies of ganglionic neurons are
located in autonomic ganglia outside the CNS.
d. None of the above is false.
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Topic 1:
$500 Question
Which of the following do/does not correctly
describe the innervation patterns in the ANS?
a. All postganglionic autonomic fibers
release acetylcholine (ACh) at their
synaptic terminals.
b. Pre-ganglionic parasympathetic fibers
release acetylcholine (ACh), which may
be either stimulatory or inhibitory.
c. Both statements are incorrect.
d. Neither statement is incorrect.
ANSWER
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Topic 1:
$500 Answer
Which of the following do/does not correctly
describe the innervation patterns in the ANS?
a. All postganglionic autonomic fibers
release acetylcholine (ACh) at their
synaptic terminals.
b. Pre-ganglionic parasympathetic fibers
release acetylcholine (ACh), which may
be either stimulatory or inhibitory.
c. Both statements are incorrect.
d. Neither statement is incorrect.
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Topic 2:
$100 Question
Preganglionic sympathetic neurons are
limited to spinal segments:
a. T1-T7
b. T1-L2
c. T7-L2
d. T7-L5
ANSWER
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Topic 2:
$100 Answer
Preganglionic sympathetic neurons are
limited to spinal segments:
a. T1-T7
b. T1-L2
c. T7-L2
d. T7-L5
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Topic 2:
$200 Question
Which of the following accurately describes
collateral ganglia?
a. They lie lateral to the vertebral column.
b. They contain neurons that innervate
effectors in the body wall and thoracic
cavity.
c. They are paired structures that lie
anterior to the vertebral column.
d. They innervate effectors in the
abdominopelvic cavity.
ANSWER
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Topic 2:
$200 Answer
Which of the following accurately describes
collateral ganglia?
a. They lie lateral to the vertebral column.
b. They contain neurons that innervate
effectors in the body wall and thoracic
cavity.
c. They are paired structures that lie
anterior to the vertebral column.
d. They innervate effectors in the
abdominopelvic cavity.
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Topic 2:
$300 Question
Which of the following is not an effect of
sympathetic stimulation?
a. temporary hypersensitivity to painful
stimuli
b. stimulation of the extrapyramidal
system, possibly resulting in shivering
c. a feeling of energy and euphoria
d. None of above.
ANSWER
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Topic 2:
$300 Answer
Which of the following is not an effect of
sympathetic stimulation?
a. temporary hypersensitivity to painful
stimuli
b. stimulation of the extrapyramidal
system, possibly resulting in shivering
c. a feeling of energy and euphoria
d. None of above.
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Topic 2:
$400 Question
Which of the following statements regarding the
sympathetic division of the ANS is/are true?
a. Preganglionic fibers are long, and
postganglionic fibers are short.
b. The sympathetic division shows
extensive divergence.
c. All preganglionic neurons release
epinephrine at their synapses with
ganglionic neurons.
d. a and b
ANSWER
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Topic 2:
$400 Answer
Which of the following statements regarding the
sympathetic division of the ANS is/are true?
a. Preganglionic fibers are long, and
postganglionic fibers are short.
b. The sympathetic division shows
extensive divergence.
c. All preganglionic neurons release
epinephrine at their synapses with
ganglionic neurons.
d. a and b
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Topic 2:
$500 Question
Which of the following statements regarding sympathetic
receptors sensitive to epinephrine and norepinephrine
is/are false?
a. Epinephrine stimulates both classes of
receptors, while norepinephrine primarily
stimulates alpha receptors.
b. Alpha receptors are found on the surface of
smooth muscle cells.
c. Alpha receptors are found in many organs,
including skeletal muscles, the heart, and the
liver.
ANSWER
d. b and c
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Topic 2:
$500 Answer
Which of the following statements regarding sympathetic
receptors sensitive to epinephrine and norepinephrine
is/are false?
a. Epinephrine stimulates both classes of
receptors, while norepinephrine primarily
stimulates alpha receptors.
b. Alpha receptors are found on the surface of
smooth muscle cells.
c. Alpha receptors are found in many organs,
including skeletal muscles, the heart, and the
liver.
d. b and c
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Topic 3:
$100 Question
Which pairing of parasympathetic ganglia and
target organs is correct?
a. otic ganglion; parotid salivary glands
b. N X intramural ganglia; visceral organs
in inferior portion of abdominopelvic
cavity
c. pelvic nerves intramural ganglia; visceral
organs in most of abdominal cavity
d. pterygopalatine ganglia; sweat glands
ANSWER
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Topic 3:
$100 Answer
Which pairing of parasympathetic ganglia and
target organs is correct?
a. otic ganglion; parotid salivary glands
b. N X intramural ganglia; visceral organs
in inferior portion of abdominopelvic
cavity
c. pelvic nerves intramural ganglia; visceral
organs in most of abdominal cavity
d. pterygopalatine ganglia; sweat glands
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Topic 3:
$200 Question
Which of the following correctly describes
parasympathetic preganglionic structures?
a. Some of their cell bodies form autonomic nuclei
in spinal segments S2-S4.
b. In the brain, the mesencephalon, pons and
medulla oblongata contain preganglionic
parasympathetic cell bodies that form
autonomic nuclei associated with N III, VIII, IX,
and X.
c. The preganglionic fibers, from the brain stem
region, synapse in the ciliary, pterygopalatine,
submaxillary, and otic ganglia.
ANSWER
d. All of the above are correct.
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Topic 3:
$200 Answer
Which of the following correctly describes
parasympathetic preganglionic structures?
a. Some of their cell bodies form autonomic nuclei
in spinal segments S2-S4.
b. In the brain, the mesencephalon, pons and
medulla oblongata contain preganglionic
parasympathetic cell bodies that form
autonomic nuclei associated with N III, VIII, IX,
and X.
c. The preganglionic fibers, from the brain stem
region, synapse in the ciliary, pterygopalatine,
submaxillary, and otic ganglia.
d. All of the above are correct.
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Topic 3:
$300 Question
Nicotinic receptors are/do not:
a. found on the surfaces of all ganglionic
neurons of the parasympathetic and
sympathetic divisions.
b. found at neuromuscular synapses of the
somatic nervous system.
c. when stimulated, produce longer-lasting
effects than does stimulation of
muscarinic receptors.
ANSWER
d. All of the above are true.
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Topic 3:
$300 Answer
Nicotinic receptors are/do not:
a. found on the surfaces of all ganglionic
neurons of the parasympathetic and
sympathetic divisions.
b. found at neuromuscular synapses of the
somatic nervous system.
c. when stimulated, produce longer-lasting
effects than does stimulation of
muscarinic receptors.
d. All of the above are true.
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Topic 3:
$400 Question
Which of the following is not a function of the
parasympathetic division of the ANS?
a. secretion of hormones that promote
nutrient absorption by peripheral cells
b. dilation of the pupils
c. reduction in heart rate and force of
contraction
d. sexual arousal and stimulation of sexual
glands in both sexes ANSWER
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Topic 3:
$400 Answer
Which of the following is not a function of the
parasympathetic division of the ANS?
a. secretion of hormones that promote
nutrient absorption by peripheral cells
b. dilation of the pupils
c. reduction in heart rate and force of
contraction
d. sexual arousal and stimulation of sexual
glands in both sexes
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Topic 3:
$500 Question
Preganglionic axons of N X (vagus nerve)
synapse to which ganglionic neuron(s) of
the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
a. otic ganglion
b. ciliary ganglion
c. pterygopalatine and submandibular
ganglia
d. intramural ganglia
ANSWER
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Topic 3:
$500 Answer
Preganglionic axons of N X (vagus nerve)
synapse to which ganglionic neuron(s) of
the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
a. otic ganglion
b. ciliary ganglion
c. pterygopalatine and submandibular
ganglia
d. intramural ganglia
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Topic 4:
$100 Question
Dual innervation is most prominent in the:
a. lungs.
b. digestive tract.
c. heart.
d. All of the above.
ANSWER
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Topic 4:
$100 Answer
Dual innervation is most prominent in the:
a. lungs.
b. digestive tract.
c. heart.
d. All of the above.
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Topic 4:
$200 Question
In both divisions of the ANS, their ____
release ____.
a. preganglionic fibers, ACh
b. postganglionic fibers, ACh
c. preganglionic fibers, NE
d. postganglionic fibers, NE
ANSWER
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Topic 4:
$200 Answer
In both divisions of the ANS, their ____
release ____.
a. preganglionic fibers, ACh
b. postganglionic fibers, ACh
c. preganglionic fibers, NE
d. postganglionic fibers, NE
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Topic 4:
$300 Question
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
a. The sympathetic division has widespread
impact, reaching visceral organs as well as
tissues throughout the body.
b. The parasympathetic division modifies the
activity of structures innervated by specific
cranial nerves.
c. The sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
modify the activity of structures innervated by
pelvic nerves.
d. None of the above is incorrect.
ANSWER
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Topic 4:
$300 Answer
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
a. The sympathetic division has widespread
impact, reaching visceral organs as well as
tissues throughout the body.
b. The parasympathetic division modifies the
activity of structures innervated by specific
cranial nerves.
c. The sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
modify the activity of structures innervated by
pelvic nerves.
d. None of the above is incorrect.
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Topic 4:
$400 Question
Sympathetic innervation reaches the same
peripheral destinations as parasympathetic
fibers by traveling directly from which
ganglia of the sympathetic chain?
a. superior cervical ganglia
b. ciliary ganglia
c. inferior mesenteric ganglia
d. pterygopalatine ganglia
ANSWER
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Topic 4:
$400 Answer
Sympathetic innervation reaches the same
peripheral destinations as parasympathetic
fibers by traveling directly from which
ganglia of the sympathetic chain?
a. superior cervical ganglia
b. ciliary ganglia
c. inferior mesenteric ganglia
d. pterygopalatine ganglia
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Topic 4:
$500 Question
The hypogastric plexus does not contain which
of the following?
a. the parasympathetic outflow of the pelvic
nerves
b. sympathetic postganglionic fibers from
the inferior mesenteric ganglion
c. sacral splanchnic nerves from the
parasympathetic chain
d. b and c
ANSWER
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Topic 4:
$500 Answer
The hypogastric plexus does not contain which
of the following?
a. the parasympathetic outflow of the pelvic
nerves
b. sympathetic postganglionic fibers from
the inferior mesenteric ganglion
c. sacral splanchnic nerves from the
parasympathetic chain
d. b and c
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Topic 5:
$100 Question
The ____ division participates in reflexes
that affect individual organs and systems,
reflecting its relatively ____ pattern of
innervation.
a. parasympathetic, divergent
b. sympathetic, divergent
c. parasympathetic, restricted
d. sympathetic, restricted
ANSWER
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Topic 5:
$100 Answer
The ____ division participates in reflexes
that affect individual organs and systems,
reflecting its relatively ____ pattern of
innervation.
a. parasympathetic, divergent
b. sympathetic, divergent
c. parasympathetic, restricted
d. sympathetic, restricted
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Topic 5:
$200 Question
Regarding visceral reflexes, which of the following is/are
incorrect?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The visceral reflex arc consists of a receptor, a
sensory nerve, a processing center, and two
visceral motor neurons.
Cell bodies of visceral motor neurons that
participate in visceral reflexes are located in
the spinal cord and upper brain stem.
All visceral reflexes are polysynaptic.
Visceral reflexes provide automatic motor
responses that can be modified, facilitated, or
inhibited by higher centers, especially those of
the hypothalamus.
ANSWER
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Topic 5:
$200 Answer
Regarding visceral reflexes, which of the following is/are
incorrect?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The visceral reflex arc consists of a receptor, a
sensory nerve, a processing center, and two
visceral motor neurons.
Cell bodies of visceral motor neurons that
participate in visceral reflexes are located in
the spinal cord and upper brain stem.
All visceral reflexes are polysynaptic.
Visceral reflexes provide automatic motor
responses that can be modified, facilitated, or
inhibited by higher centers, especially those of
the hypothalamus.
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Topic 5:
$300 Question
Which of the following is a sympathetic
reflex?
a. vasomotor reflex
b. swallowing reflex
c. sexual arousal
d. direct light and consensual light
reflexes
ANSWER
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Topic 5:
$300 Answer
Which of the following is a sympathetic
reflex?
a. vasomotor reflex
b. swallowing reflex
c. sexual arousal
d. direct light and consensual light
reflexes
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Topic 5:
$400 Question
Which of the following is the “sympathetic
and parasympathetic headquarters”?
a. thalamus
b. hypothalamus
c. medulla oblongata
d. pons
ANSWER
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Topic 5:
$400 Answer
Which of the following is the “sympathetic
and parasympathetic headquarters”?
a. thalamus
b. hypothalamus
c. medulla oblongata
d. pons
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Topic 5:
$500 Question
A sudden decline in blood pressure in the
carotid artery is the stimulus for which
reflex?
a. vasomotor reflex
b. baroreceptor reflex
c. pupillary reflex
d. cardioacceleratory reflex
ANSWER
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Topic 5:
$500 Answer
A sudden decline in blood pressure in the
carotid artery is the stimulus for which
reflex?
a. vasomotor reflex
b. baroreceptor reflex
c. pupillary reflex
d. cardioacceleratory reflex
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FINAL ROUND Question
The preganglionic axons of cranial nerve III
(oculomotor nerve) synapse in the ____
ganglion, and the postganglionic axons target
the ____.
a. otic, parotid salivary gland
b. ciliary, intrinsic eye muscles
c. intramural, visceral organs of neck,
thoracic cavity, and most of abdominal
cavity
ANSWER
d. otic, intrinsic eye muscles
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FINAL ROUND Answer
The preganglionic axons of cranial nerve III
(oculomotor nerve) synapse in the ____
ganglion, and the postganglionic axons target
the ____.
a. otic, parotid salivary gland
b. ciliary, intrinsic eye muscles
c. intramural, visceral organs of neck,
thoracic cavity, and most of abdominal
cavity
d. otic, intrinsic eye muscles
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