Chapter 17 – The Nervous System: Autonomic Division

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Comparison of the SNS

and the ANS

The Sympathetic

Division

The Parasympathetic

Division

Relationships between the

ANS Divisions

Integration and Control

of Autonomic Functions

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 SNSBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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 SNSBACK TO GAME

Topic 1:

$200 Question

The enteric nervous system is a sub-element of which of the following?

a. the autonomic nervous system

b. the sympathetic division

c. the parasympathetic division

d. the somatic nervous systemBACK TO GAMEANSWER

Topic 1:

$200 Answer

The enteric nervous system is a sub-element of which of the following?

a. the autonomic nervous system

b. the sympathetic division

c. the parasympathetic division

d. the somatic nervous systemBACK TO GAME

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.

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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.

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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.BACK TO GAME

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.BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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.BACK TO GAME

Topic 2:

$100 Question

Preganglionic sympathetic neurons are limited to spinal segments:

a. T1-T7

b. T1-L2

c. T7-L2

d. T7-L5

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ANSWER

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.

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ANSWER

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.BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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.BACK TO GAME

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 bBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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 bBACK TO GAME

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.

d. b and cBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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 cBACK TO GAME

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 glandsBACK TO GAMEANSWER

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 glandsBACK TO GAME

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.

d. All of the above are correct.BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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.BACK TO GAME

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.

d. All of the above are true.BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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.BACK TO GAME

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

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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 gangliaBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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 gangliaBACK TO GAME

Topic 4:

$100 Question

Dual innervation is most prominent in the:

a. lungs.

b. digestive tract.

c. heart.

d. All of the above.

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ANSWER

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, NEBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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, NEBACK TO GAME

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.BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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.BACK TO GAME

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 gangliaBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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 gangliaBACK TO GAME

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 cBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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 cBACK TO GAME

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, restrictedBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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, restrictedBACK TO GAME

Topic 5:

$200 Question

Regarding visceral reflexes, which of the following is/are incorrect?

a. The visceral reflex arc consists of a receptor, a sensory nerve, a processing center, and two visceral motor neurons.

b. Cell bodies of visceral motor neurons that participate in visceral reflexes are located in the spinal cord and upper brain stem.

c. All visceral reflexes are polysynaptic.

d. Visceral reflexes provide automatic motor responses that can be modified, facilitated, or inhibited by higher centers, especially those of the hypothalamus.

BACK TO GAMEANSWER

Topic 5:

$200 Answer

Regarding visceral reflexes, which of the following is/are incorrect?

a. The visceral reflex arc consists of a receptor, a sensory nerve, a processing center, and two visceral motor neurons.

b. Cell bodies of visceral motor neurons that participate in visceral reflexes are located in the spinal cord and upper brain stem.

c. All visceral reflexes are polysynaptic.

d. 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

BACK TO GAMEANSWER

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. ponsBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Topic 5:

$400 Answer

Which of the following is the “sympathetic and parasympathetic headquarters”?

a. thalamus

b. hypothalamus

c. medulla oblongata

d. ponsBACK TO GAME

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 reflexBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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 reflexBACK TO GAME

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

d. otic, intrinsic eye muscles BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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 musclesBACK TO GAME