Chapter 14 - The Autonomic Nervous System

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IntroductionANS

AnatomyReceptors

Effects of the ANS

Control of the ANS

FINAL ROUND

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.BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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.BACK TO GAME

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

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

BACK TO GAME

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

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

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.BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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.BACK TO GAME

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.BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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.BACK TO GAME

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.

BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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.

BACK TO GAME

ANS Anatomy:

$200 Question

The parasympathetic fibers that constrict the iris originate in the ______ ganglia.

a. ciliary

b. otic

c. pterygopalatine

d. submandibularBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

ANS Anatomy:

$200 Answer

The parasympathetic fibers that constrict the iris originate in the ______ ganglia.

a. ciliary

b. otic

c. pterygopalatine

d. submandibularBACK TO GAME

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

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

ANS Anatomy:

$400 Question

About 90% of the parasympathetic fibers are located in which cranial nerve?

a. III

b. VII

c. IX

d. XBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

ANS Anatomy:

$400 Answer

About 90% of the parasympathetic fibers are located in which cranial nerve?

a. III

b. VII

c. IX

d. XBACK TO GAME

ANS Anatomy:

$500 Question

This cranial nerve contains all of the parasympathetic postganglionic fibers innervating the head.

a. V

b. VII

c. VIII

d. XBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

ANS Anatomy:

$500 Answer

This cranial nerve contains all of the parasympathetic postganglionic fibers innervating the head.

a. V

b. VII

c. VIII

d. XBACK TO GAME

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

Receptors:

$100 Answer

Which of the following is a type of adrenergic receptor?

a. Nicotinic

b. Muscarinic

c. Alpha

d. Both a and b

BACK TO GAME

Receptors:

$200 Question

Nicotinic receptors are found in all of the following except:

a. autonomic ganglia.

b. skeletal muscles.

c. adrenal medulla.

d. heart.BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Receptors:

$200 Answer

Nicotinic receptors are found in all of the following except:

a. autonomic ganglia.

b. skeletal muscles.

c. adrenal medulla.

d. heart.BACK TO GAME

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 medullaBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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 medullaBACK TO GAME

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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ANSWER

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

BACK TO GAME

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.BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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.BACK TO GAME

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

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.

BACK TO GAME

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

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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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.BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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.BACK TO GAME

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

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

Effects of the ANS: $500 Question

Drugs classified as alpha-blockers can help decrease _______.

a. respiration

b. heart rate

c. blood pressure

d. urinationBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Effects of the ANS: $500 Answer

Drugs classified as alpha-blockers can help decrease _______.

a. respiration

b. heart rate

c. blood pressure

d. urinationBACK TO GAME

Control of the ANS:

$100 Question

The main integration center for the ANS is the _______.

a. medulla

b. midbrain

c. hypothalamus

d. thalamusBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Control of the ANS:

$100 Answer

The main integration center for the ANS is the _______.

a. medulla

b. midbrain

c. hypothalamus

d. thalamusBACK TO GAME

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 inhibitionBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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 inhibitionBACK TO GAME

Control of the ANS:

$300 Question

Cardiac and vasomotor reflex centers are found in the _______.

a. midbrain

b. thalamus

c. hypothalamus

d. medulla oblongataBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Control of the ANS: $300 Answer

Cardiac and vasomotor reflex centers are found in the _______.

a. midbrain

b. thalamus

c. hypothalamus

d. medulla oblongataBACK TO GAME

Control of the ANS:

$400 Question

Visceral responses to emotion are mediated by the _______.

a. reticular formation

b. medulla oblongata

c. hypothalamus

d. thalamusBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Control of the ANS:

$400 Answer

Visceral responses to emotion are mediated by the _______.

a. reticular formation

b. medulla oblongata

c. hypothalamus

d. thalamusBACK TO GAME

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 cortexBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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 cortexBACK TO GAME

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 eyesBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

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 eyesBACK TO GAME