The Autonomic Nervous System

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Anatomy

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Physiology Regulation FunctionGrab Bag

Anatomy:

$100 Question

A set of sympathetic chain ganglia is located along the right and left sides of the vertebral column and consists of all of these except:

a. 3 pairs of cervical

b. 12 pairs of thoracic

c. 4 pairs of lumbar

d. 4 pairs of sacralBACK TO GAME

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Anatomy:

$100 Answer

A set of sympathetic chain ganglia is located along the right and left sides of the vertebral column and consists of all of these except:

a. 3 pairs of cervical

b. 12 pairs of thoracic

c. 4 pairs of lumbar

d. 4 pairs of sacralBACK TO GAME

Anatomy:

$200 Question

Sympathetic preganglionic axons enter the chain ganglia through this:

a. gray ramus communicans

b. splanchnic nerve

c. afferent neurons

d. postganglionic neuron

e. white ramus communicans

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Anatomy:

$200 Answer

Sympathetic preganglionic axons enter the chain ganglia through this:

a. gray ramus communicans

b. splanchnic nerve

c. afferent neurons

d. postganglionic neuron

e. white ramus communicansBACK TO GAME

Anatomy:

$300 Question

This cranial nerve does not contain parasympathetic fibers:

a. oculomotor (III)

b. facial (VII)

c. glossopharyngeal (IX)

d. trigeminal (V)

e. vagus (X)

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Anatomy:

$300 Answer

This cranial nerve does not contain parasympathetic fibers:

a. oculomotor (III)

b. facial (VII)

c. glossopharyngeal (IX)

d. trigeminal (V)

e. vagus (X)BACK TO GAME

Anatomy:

$400 Question

The enteric nervous system is made of this:

a. sensory neurons

b. ANS motor neurons

c. enteric neurons

d. all of these

e. a and b only

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Anatomy:

$400 Answer

The enteric nervous system is made of this:

a. sensory neurons

b. ANS motor neurons

c. enteric neurons

d. all of these

e. a and b only

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Anatomy:

$500 Question

This statement regarding the adrenal gland is true:

a. the parasympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release acetylcholine

b. the parasympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release epinephrine

c. the sympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release acetylcholine

d. the sympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release epinephrine

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ANSWER

Anatomy:

$500 Answer

This statement regarding the adrenal gland is true:

a. the parasympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release acetylcholine

b. the parasympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release epinephrine

c. the sympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release acetylcholine

d. the sympathetic division stimulates the adrenal gland to release epinephrine

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Physiology:

$100 Question

These are exclusively cholinergic neurons except:

a. parasympathetic preganglionic

b. parasympathetic postganglionic

c. sympathetic preganglionic

d. sympathetic postganglionic

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Physiology:

$100 Answer

These are exclusively cholinergic neurons except:

a. parasympathetic preganglionic

b. parasympathetic postganglionic

c. sympathetic preganglionic

d. sympathetic postganglionic

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Physiology:

$200 Question

When norepinephrine binds to beta-adrenergic receptors on the heart, the response is this:

a. excitatory

b. inhibitory

c. either excitatory or inhibitory

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Physiology:

$200 Answer

When norepinephrine binds to beta-adrenergic receptors on the heart, the response is this:

a. excitatory

b. inhibitory

c. either excitatory or inhibitory

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Physiology:

$300 Question

This occurs when acetylcholine binds to nicotinic receptors:

a. Na+ ion channels open

b. G proteins are activated

c. K+ channels open

d. Cl- channels open

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Physiology:

$300 Answer

This occurs when acetylcholine binds to nicotinic receptors:

a. Na+ ion channels open

b. G proteins are activated

c. K+ channels open

d. Cl- channels open

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Physiology:

$400 Question

This statement about the activation of α1- and β1- adrenergic receptors is correct:

a. produces a stimulatory response

b. produces an inhibitory response

c. most commonly occurs when epinephrine from the adrenal glands binds to them

d. occurs when acetylcholine binds to them

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Physiology:

$400 Answer

This statement about the activation of α1- and β1- adrenergic receptors is correct:

a. produces a stimulatory response

b. produces an inhibitory response

c. most commonly occurs when epinephrine from the adrenal glands binds to them

d. occurs when acetylcholine binds to them BACK TO GAME

Physiology:

$500 Question

Because it selectively activates beta receptors, this drug is used to dilate bronchioles in respiratory disorders such as asthma:

a. albuterol

b. atropine

c. phenylephrine

d. propranolol

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ANSWER

Physiology:

$500 Answer

Because it selectively activates beta receptors, this drug is used to dilate bronchioles in respiratory disorders such as asthma:

a. albuterol

b. atropine

c. phenylephrine

d. propranolol

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Regulation:

$100 Question

The type of sensory receptors involved in the autonomic reflex that regulates blood pressure is this:

a. baroreceptors

b. chemoreceptors

c. nociceptors

d. thermoreceptors

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ANSWER

Regulation:

$100 Answer

The type of sensory receptors involved in the autonomic reflex that regulates blood pressure is this:

a. baroreceptors

b. chemoreceptors

c. nociceptors

d. thermoreceptors

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Regulation:

$200 Question

Given these parts of an autonomic reflex: 1. afferent neuron2. association neuron3. effector cell4. efferent neuron5. sensory receptor

This is the correct order that an action potential travels from a stimulus to the resulting action.

a.1,2,3,4,5 c. 5,1,2,4,3

b. 1,5,2,4,3 d. 2,1,3,4,5 BACK TO GAME

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Regulation:

$200 Answer

Given these parts of an autonomic reflex: 1. afferent neuron2. association neuron3. effector cell4. efferent neuron5. sensory receptor

This is the correct order that an action potential travels from a stimulus to the resulting action.

a.1,2,3,4,5 c. 5,1,2,4,3

b. 1,5,2,4,3 d. 2,1,3,4,5 BACK TO GAME

Regulation:

$300 Question

This structure is innervated almost exclusively by the sympathetic division:

a. gastrointestinal tract

b. heart

c. urinary bladder

d. reproductive tract

e. blood vesselsBACK TO GAME

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Regulation:

$300 Answer

This structure is innervated almost exclusively by the sympathetic division:

a. gastrointestinal tract

b. heart

c. urinary bladder

d. reproductive tract

e. blood vessels

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Regulation:

$400 Question

This is the response to a sudden increase in blood pressure:

a. sensory neurons send action potentials to the medulla oblongata

b. the frequency of action potentials decrease to sympathetic nerve fibers

c. blood vessels dilate

d. all of theseBACK TO GAME

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Regulation:

$400 Answer

This is the response to a sudden increase in blood pressure:

a. sensory neurons send action potentials to the medulla oblongata

b. the frequency of action potentials decrease to sympathetic nerve fibers

c. blood vessels dilate

d. all of theseBACK TO GAME

Regulation:

$500 Question

An example of a local reflex that occurs in the digestive tract follows these steps:

1. the digestive tract is stretched

2. enteric sensory neurons

3. enteric interneurons

4. enteric motor neurons

5. stimulation of glands to secrete

True/FalseBACK TO GAME

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Regulation:

$500 Answer

An example of a local reflex that occurs in the digestive tract follows these steps:

1. the digestive tract is stretched

2. enteric sensory neurons

3. enteric interneurons

4. enteric motor neurons

5. stimulation of glands to secrete

True/False BACK TO GAME

Function:

$100 Question

The sympathetic division produces only excitatory effects while the parasympathetic division produces only inhibitory effects.

True/False

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Function:

$100 Answer

The sympathetic division produces only excitatory effects while the parasympathetic division produces only inhibitory effects.

True/False

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Function:

$200 Question

These organs/systems have dual innervation except:

a. gastrointestinal tract

b. heart

c. urinary bladder

d. sweat glands

e. reproductive tractBACK TO GAME

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Function:

$200 Answer

These organs/systems have dual innervation except:

a. gastrointestinal tract

b. heart

c. urinary bladder

d. sweat glands

e. reproductive tractBACK TO GAME

Function:

$300 Question

When the sympathetic division is activated through exercise, this happens:

a. vasodilation of blood vessels

b. tear production increases

c. air passageways dilate

d. glucose release from the liver decreases

e. a and c

f. all of theseBACK TO GAME

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Function:

$300 Answer

When the sympathetic division is activated through exercise, this happens:

a. vasodilation of blood vessels

b. tear production increases

c. air passageways dilate

d. glucose release from the liver decreases

e. a and c

f. all of theseBACK TO GAME

Function:

$400 Question

The parapsympathetic division controls this:

a. defecation

b. urination

c. increased secretion of glands

d. constricts air passageways

e. all of theseBACK TO GAME

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Function:

$400 Answer

The parapsympathetic division controls this:

a. defecation

b. urination

c. increased secretion of glands

d. constricts air passageways

e. all of these

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Function: $500 Question

A patient suffering a myocardial infarction (heart attack) has cold, clammy skin because of strong stimulation of this:

a. parasympathetic division

b. sympathetic division

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ANSWER

Function: $500 Answer

A patient suffering a myocardial infarction (heart attack) has cold, clammy skin because of strong stimulation of this:

a. parasympathetic division

b. sympathetic division

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Grab Bag:

$100 Question

This describes the autonomic nervous system except:

a. targets are smooth/cardiac muscle and glands

b. can stimulate or inhibit target tissues

c. contains 2 neurons in a series

d. cell bodies are in the ventral horns of the spinal cord

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ANSWER

Grab Bag:

$100 Answer

This describes the autonomic nervous system except:

a. targets are smooth/cardiac muscle and glands

b. can stimulate or inhibit target tissues

c. contains 2 neurons in a series

d. cell bodies are in the ventral horns of the spinal cord

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Grab Bag:

$200 Question

In the ANS, the preganglionic neurons synapse with postganglionic neurons in this:

a. autonomic ganglia

b. brain stem

c. spinal nerve

d. dorsal root ganglia

e. skeletal muscle cellsBACK TO GAME

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Grab Bag:

$200 Answer

In the ANS, the preganglionic neurons synapse with postganglionic neurons in this:

a. autonomic ganglia

b. brain stem

c. spinal nerve

d. dorsal root ganglia

e. skeletal muscle cellsBACK TO GAME

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$300 Question

Epinephrine binds to this:

a. adrenergic receptors

b. muscarinic receptors

c. nicotinic receptors

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ANSWER

Grab Bag:

$300 Answer

Epinephrine binds to this:

a. adrenergic receptors

b. muscarinic receptors

c. nicotinic receptors

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Grab Bag:

$400 Question

Given these structures:1. collateral ganglion2. sympathetic chain ganglion3. white ramus communicans4. splanchnic nerve

An action potential travels through these structures in order on the way from a spinal nerve to an effector organ.

a. 1,3,2,4 c. 3,2,4,1

b. 1,4,2,3 d. 4,3,1,2BACK TO GAME

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Grab Bag:

$400 Answer

Given these structures:1. collateral ganglion2. sympathetic chain ganglion3. white ramus communicans4. splanchnic nerve

An action potential travels through these structures in order on the way from a spinal nerve to an effector organ.

a. 1,3,2,4 c. 3,2,4,1

b. 1,4,2,3 d. 4,3,1,2 BACK TO GAME

Grab Bag:

$500 Question

Reduced secretion from salivary and lacrimal glands could indicate damage to this nerve:

a. facial VII

b. glossopharyngeal IX

c. vagus X

d. hypoglossal XII

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ANSWER

Grab Bag:

$500 Answer

Reduced secretion from salivary and lacrimal glands could indicate damage to this nerve:

a. facial VII

b. glossopharyngeal IX

c. vagus X

d. hypoglossal XII

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FINAL ROUND Question

Bethanechol chloride is sometimes used to promote emptying of the bladder following surgery. Knowing that this is a drug that binds to muscarinic receptors, the following side effects might occur except:

a. abdominal cramps

b. asthmatic attack

c. decreased tear production

d. sweating BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

FINAL ROUND Answer

Bethanechol chloride is sometimes used to promote emptying of the bladder following surgery. Knowing that this is a drug that binds to muscarinic receptors, the following side effects might occur except:

a. abdominal cramps

b. asthmatic attack

c. decreased tear production

d. sweating BACK TO GAME