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Autonomic motor neurons leaving the spinal cord synapse once prior to synapsing with the target organ.

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It is impossible to consciously control autonomic activities.

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The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system


A) utilizes norepinephrine as a postganglionic neurotransmitter.
B) has a relatively short preganglionic neuron.
C) utilizes acetylcholine as a preganglionic neurotransmitter.
D) includes the adrenal medulla.

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Somatic motor neurons have a direct connection between the CNS and their effector organs while ______________ motor neurons must synapse on with a peripheral neuron before reaching their effectors.


A) skeletal
B) sensory
C) autonomic
D) Both skeletal and autonomic are correct.

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The autonomic nervous system


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.

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Which organ receives only sympathetic innervation?


A) the adrenal medulla
B) arrector pili muscles in the skin
C) most blood vessels
D) All apply.

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The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system


A) has long postganglionic neurons.
B) has a single neuron arising from the spinal cord.
C) has relatively short preganglionic neurons.
D) has terminal ganglia embedded in the visceral effectors.

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Autonomic motor pathways utilize two neurons while somatic motor pathways utilize one neuron.

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Blocking 2-adrenergic receptors prevents airway


A) constriction.
B) dilation.

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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.


A) reticular activating system
B) medulla oblongata
C) limbic system
D) cerebrum

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Which autonomic division is dominant in normal body functions such as digestion?


A) sympathetic
B) parasympathetic

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

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Which of the following is NOT an example of the cooperative effects of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ANS?


A) micturition
B) male sexual function
C) saliva production
D) sweating

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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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The major regulatory center of the autonomic system is,according to many scientists,the ______________ since this brain region has functions,such as control of body temperature,that require appropriate activation of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves.


A) hypothalamus
B) thalamus
C) midbrain
D) cerebrum

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Neurotransmitter release in the autonomic nervous system is always inhibitory.

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Cutaneous effectors such as blood vessels,sweat glands,and errector pili muscles are innervated by


A) only parasympathetic nerves.
B) only sympathetic nerves.
C) both parasympathetic and sympathetic nerves.
D) both parasympathetic and somatic nerves.

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Where do autonomic postganglionic neurons originate?


A) hindbrain
B) gray matter of spinal cord
C) peripheral ganglia
D) All apply.

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Sympathetic stimulation of an organ ALWAYS opposes the effects of parasympathetic stimulation.

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Heart rate is increased in response to sympathetic stimulation.

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