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Chapter 18. Autonomic Nervous System
Multiple Choice Questions
1. | Which is not true about the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
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2. | Which is not true about the somatic nervous system (SNS)?
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3. | The first of the two ANS motor neurons is the ______ neuron.
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4. | Which is not an effector innervated the autonomic nervous system?
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5. | The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic,
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6. | Which statements are correct concerning the parasympathetic division of the ANS? a: Preganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in brainstem nuclei b: Preganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in the lateral horns of the T1-L2 regions c: It participates in the “fight-or-flight” response d: It maintains homeostasis e: Preganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in the sacral region of the spinal cord
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7. | Which statements are correct concerning the sympathetic division of the ANS? a: Preganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in the lateral horns of the T1-L2 regions b: Preganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in brainstem nuclei c: It is associated with the oculomotor and facial nerves d: It participates in the “fight-or-flight” response e: Preganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in the sacral region of the spinal cord
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8. | The sympathetic division of the ANS has
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9. | Which is not characteristic of the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
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10. | Which cranial nerves are associated with the parasympathetic division of the ANS? a: III b: IV c: V d: VII e: IX f: X g: XII
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11. | The preganglionic axons of CN III extend to the _______ ganglion.
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12. | The preganglionic axons of CN VII extend to the
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13. | The glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the
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14. | The parasympathetic preganglionic axons of CN VII exit from the
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15. | The CN that supplies parasympathetic innervation to the thoracic organs is
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16. | The parasympathetic postganglionic axons of the sacral spinal nerves innervate the a: Large intestine b: Reproductive organs c: Salivary glands d: Pupillary constrictor muscles e: Urinary bladder f: Ureters
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17. | The CN having multiple terminal and intramural ganglia is
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18. | The sympathetic trunks are located
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19. | The preganglionic sympathetic neuron cell bodies are housed in the
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20. | Postganglionic sympathetic axons are carried from the sympathetic trunk to the spinal nerve the
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21. | The sympathetic postganglionic axons from the superior cervical ganglion innervate a: Sweat glands in the head b: Sweat glands in the palms c: Smooth muscle of blood vessels in the head d: Smooth muscles of blood vessels in the antebrachial region e: Superior tarsal muscle of the eye f: Submandibular salivary gland
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22. | Specific prevertebral ganglia are named after the
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23. | Prevertebral ganglia are located
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24. | Postganglionic axons from the celiac ganglion innervate the
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25. | There are ________ prevertebral ganglia.
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26. | The postganglionic axons from the superior mesenteric ganglion innervate
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27. | The prevertebral ganglion that receives axons that originate in the L1-L2 segments of the spinal cord is the _____ ganglion.
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28. | The superior mesenteric ganglion receives preganglionic sympathetic neurons from the _______ segments of the spinal cord.
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29. | Splanchnic nerves are composed of
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30. | Postganglionic axons are
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31. | Gray rami from the sympathetic trunk connect to
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32. | Once inside the sympathetic trunk, the sympathetic preganglionic axons may/will
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33. | Which sympathetic pathway involves only a preganglionic axon going to the effector organ?
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34. | Which sympathetic pathway involves a preganglionic neuron that synapses with a ganglionic neuron in a sympathetic trunk ganglion, but the postganglionic axon does not leave the trunk via a gray ramus?
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35. | The arrector pili muscles receive their sympathetic innervation via the
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36. | Which sympathetic pathway is responsible for activating the esophagus, heart, lungs, and thoracic blood vessels?
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37. | The sympathetic division outflow that results in innervation of the pelvic organs has as its spinal cord segment origin
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38. | Which autonomic plexus consists of postganglionic sympathetic axons that come off the cervical and thoracic sympathetic trunk ganglia, as well as preganglionic axons from the vagus nerve?
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39. | Which autonomic plexus innervates viscera within the pelvic region?
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40. | The cardiac sphincter is innervated parasympathetic axons coming from the _______ plexus.
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41. | Which type of innervation causes pupil dilation?
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42. | Which type of innervation causes reduced blood flow to the digestive tract?
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43. | Which type of innervation causes the heart rate to increase?
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44. | Which may be involved in an autonomic reflex?
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45. | In the brain, the ________ is the integration and command center for autonomic functions.
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46. | The centers for cardiac, digestive, and vasomotor functions are housed within the
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47. | The parasympathetic autonomic responses associated with defecation and urination are processed and controlled at the level of the
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48. | During its embryological development, the autonomic nervous system forms from
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49. | The sympathetic trunk begins to form during week
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50. | The developing heart and lungs begin to receive autonomic innervation in the _______ week of development.
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51. | The number of ganglia that may be associated with motor neurons of the somatic nervous system is
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52. | This diagram illustrates an example of a(n)
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53. | Which of the diagrams illustrates a parasympathetic ANS pathway?
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54. | Which number indicates a postganglionic axon?
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True / False Questions
55. | The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system are part of both the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system.
True False |
56. | The autonomic nervous system may receive input from visceral sensory neurons.
True False |
57. | The ANS uses pathways that include two-neuron chains to innervate its effector organs.
True False |
58. | Neuronal divergence occurs when axons from one preganglionic cell synapse on numerous ganglionic cells.
True False |
59. | Both the autonomic and somatic nervous systems may have sensory input from general somatic senses.
True False |
60. | The somatic nervous system is capable of both the excitation and inhibition of effectors.
True False |
61. | Both types of axons of the sympathetic branch of the ANS use norepinephrine as the neurotransmitter.
True False |
62. | The parasympathetic division of the ANS is also called the craniosacral division.
True False |
63. | The sympathetic division of the ANS is also called the thoracosacral division.
True False |
64. | Terminal and intramural ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic branch of the ANS.
True False |
65. | The postganglionic axons of the sympathetic branch of the ANS are considered short.
True False |
66. | With respect to divergence of axons in the sympathetic division of the ANS, one axon innervates fewer than four ganglionic cell bodies.
True False |
67. | Paravertebral and prevertebral ganglia are part of the parasympathetic branch of the ANS.
True False |
68. | Parasympathetic stimulation of the ciliary muscles allows one to see close-up objects.
True False |
69. | Postganglionic axons of the parasympathetic branch of the ANS cause increased secretion the lacrimal glands.
True False |
70. | Parasympathetic postganglionic axons from the otic ganglion cause an increase in secretion from the parotid salivary glands.
True False |
71. | Parasympathetic activity is responsible for increased smooth muscle motility and secretory activity in digestive tract organs.
True False |
72. | The parasympathetic innervation from the pelvic splanchnic nerves is responsible for erection of the female clitoris and the male penis.
True False |
73. | The lack of extensive divergence of parasympathetic preganglionic axons prevents the mass activation seen in the sympathetic division.
True False |
74. | White rami communicantes carry preganglionic sympathetic axons from the T1-L2 spinal nerves to the sympathetic trunk.
True False |
75. | The superior mesenteric ganglion of the sympathetic branch of the ANS is adjacent to the origin of the superior mesenteric artery.
True False |
76. | Sweating is a result of sympathetic stimulation.
True False |
77. | Micturition is partly the result of autonomic stimulation of the urinary bladder.
True False |
78. | The ANS functions independently of any influence from the CNS.
True False |
Fill in the Blank Questions
79. | The second neuron in an autonomic pathway is called a _________ neuron.
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80. | Neuronal __________ occurs when axons from numerous preganglionic cells synapse on a single ganglionic cell.
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81. | White rami appear white in color due to the fact that they are ___________.
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82. | The __________ division of the ANS is most commonly associated with the preparation of the body for emergencies.
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83. | Parasympathetic ______________ axons are longer than their counterparts in the sympathetic division.
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84. | In the parasympathetic division, _________ ganglia are located in the wall of the target organ.
________________________________________ |
85. | In the parasympathetic division, _________ ganglia are located close to the target organ.
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86. | “Rest and digest,” as well as the maintenance of homeostasis, is associated with the action of the _________ division of the ANS.
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87. | The parasympathetic postganglionic axons that travel to the pupillary constrictor muscle result in pupil ________ when the eye is exposed to bright light.
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88. | The sympathetic preganglionic neuron cell bodies are housed in the _______ horn of the appropriate thoracolumbar regions of the spinal cord.
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89. | Except for the _______ region of the spinal cord, one sympathetic trunk ganglion is approximately associated with each spinal nerve.
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90. | _______ rami communicantes carry postganglionic sympathetic axons from the sympathetic trunk to the spinal nerves.
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91. | _______ nerves are composed of preganglionic sympathetic axons that did not synapse in a sympathetic ganglion.
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92. | The _______ mesenteric ganglion receives preganglionic sympathetic neurons from the T10-T12 segments of the spinal cord.
________________________________________ |
93. | The ________ ganglia differ from the sympathetic trunk ganglia segments in that they are single structures, rather than paired.
________________________________________ |
94. | An axon takes the ______ nerve pathway if a preganglionic neuron synapses with a ganglionic neuron in a sympathetic trunk ganglion.
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95. | Autonomic _________ are collections of sympathetic postganglionic axons and parasympathetic preganglionic axons, as well as some visceral sensory axons.
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96. | The abdominal _______ plexus consists of the celiac plexus, superior mesenteric plexus, and inferior mesenteric plexus.
________________________________________ |
97. | Both the cardiac plexus and the _______ plexus consist of postganglionic sympathetic axons from the thoracic sympathetic trunk ganglia and preganglionic axons from the vagus nerve.
________________________________________ |
98. | All ANS preganglionic axons release _____________ as their neurotransmitter.
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99. | The axons that release norepinephrine are called _________.
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100. | Many visceral effectors have _______ innervation, meaning that they are innervated postganglionic axons from both ANS divisions.
________________________________________ |
Chapter 18. Autonomic Nervous System Key
Multiple Choice Questions
1. | Which is not true about the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
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Bloom’s Level: 4. Analyze Difficulty: Difficult Learning Objective: 18.01.01 Compare and contrast the anatomy and functions of the SNS and the ANS. Section: 18.01 Topic: Nervous System |
2. | Which is not true about the somatic nervous system (SNS)?
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Bloom’s Level: 4. Analyze Difficulty: Difficult Learning Objective: 18.01.01 Compare and contrast the anatomy and functions of the SNS and the ANS. Section: 18.01 Topic: Nervous System |
3. | The first of the two ANS motor neurons is the ______ neuron.
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.01.02 Explain how the two-neuron chain facilitates communication and control in the ANS. Section: 18.02 Topic: Nervous System |
4. | Which is not an effector innervated the autonomic nervous system?
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.01.02 Explain how the two-neuron chain facilitates communication and control in the ANS. Section: 18.02 Topic: Nervous System |
5. | The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic,
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Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 18.01.02 Explain how the two-neuron chain facilitates communication and control in the ANS. Section: 18.02 Topic: Nervous System |
6. | Which statements are correct concerning the parasympathetic division of the ANS? a: Preganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in brainstem nuclei b: Preganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in the lateral horns of the T1-L2 regions c: It participates in the “fight-or-flight” response d: It maintains homeostasis e: Preganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in the sacral region of the spinal cord
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Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply Difficulty: Difficult Learning Objective: 18.03.01 Describe the anatomy of the parasympathetic division. Section: 18.03c Topic: Nervous System |
7. | Which statements are correct concerning the sympathetic division of the ANS? a: Preganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in the lateral horns of the T1-L2 regions b: Preganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in brainstem nuclei c: It is associated with the oculomotor and facial nerves d: It participates in the “fight-or-flight” response e: Preganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in the sacral region of the spinal cord
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Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply Difficulty: Difficult Learning Objective: 18.04.01 Describe the anatomy of the sympathetic division. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
8. | The sympathetic division of the ANS has
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Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 18.01.01 Compare and contrast the anatomy and functions of the SNS and the ANS. Section: 18.02 Topic: Nervous System |
9. | Which is not characteristic of the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.02.01 Compare and contrast the functions and components of the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. Section: 18.03c Topic: Nervous System |
10. | Which cranial nerves are associated with the parasympathetic division of the ANS? a: III b: IV c: V d: VII e: IX f: X g: XII
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Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply Difficulty: Difficult Learning Objective: 18.03.01 Describe the anatomy of the parasympathetic division. Section: 18.03a Topic: Nervous System |
11. | The preganglionic axons of CN III extend to the _______ ganglion.
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.01 Describe the anatomy of the parasympathetic division. Section: 18.03c Topic: Nervous System |
12. | The preganglionic axons of CN VII extend to the
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Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 18.03.02 Explain the relationship of the parasympathetic division to the brain, the cranial nerves, and the sacral spinal cord. Section: 18.03a Topic: Nervous System |
13. | The glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.02 Explain the relationship of the parasympathetic division to the brain, the cranial nerves, and the sacral spinal cord. Section: 18.03a Topic: Nervous System |
14. | The parasympathetic preganglionic axons of CN VII exit from the
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.02 Explain the relationship of the parasympathetic division to the brain, the cranial nerves, and the sacral spinal cord. Section: 18.03a Topic: Nervous System |
15. | The CN that supplies parasympathetic innervation to the thoracic organs is
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.02 Explain the relationship of the parasympathetic division to the brain, the cranial nerves, and the sacral spinal cord. Section: 18.03a Topic: Nervous System |
16. | The parasympathetic postganglionic axons of the sacral spinal nerves innervate the a: Large intestine b: Reproductive organs c: Salivary glands d: Pupillary constrictor muscles e: Urinary bladder f: Ureters
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Bloom’s Level: 4. Analyze Difficulty: Difficult Learning Objective: 18.03.02 Explain the relationship of the parasympathetic division to the brain, the cranial nerves, and the sacral spinal cord. Section: 18.03a Topic: Nervous System |
17. | The CN having multiple terminal and intramural ganglia is
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.02 Explain the relationship of the parasympathetic division to the brain, the cranial nerves, and the sacral spinal cord. Section: 18.03a Topic: Nervous System |
18. | The sympathetic trunks are located
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.01 Describe the anatomy of the sympathetic division. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
19. | The preganglionic sympathetic neuron cell bodies are housed in the
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
20. | Postganglionic sympathetic axons are carried from the sympathetic trunk to the spinal nerve the
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
21. | The sympathetic postganglionic axons from the superior cervical ganglion innervate a: Sweat glands in the head b: Sweat glands in the palms c: Smooth muscle of blood vessels in the head d: Smooth muscles of blood vessels in the antebrachial region e: Superior tarsal muscle of the eye f: Submandibular salivary gland
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Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply Difficulty: Difficult Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
22. | Specific prevertebral ganglia are named after the
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.01 Describe the anatomy of the sympathetic division. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
23. | Prevertebral ganglia are located
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04b Topic: Nervous System |
24. | Postganglionic axons from the celiac ganglion innervate the
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Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04b Topic: Nervous System |
25. | There are ________ prevertebral ganglia.
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.01 Describe the anatomy of the sympathetic division. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
26. | The postganglionic axons from the superior mesenteric ganglion innervate
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Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 18.05.01 Identify the structure and location of autonomic plexuses. Section: 18.04b Topic: Nervous System |
27. | The prevertebral ganglion that receives axons that originate in the L1-L2 segments of the spinal cord is the _____ ganglion.
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
28. | The superior mesenteric ganglion receives preganglionic sympathetic neurons from the _______ segments of the spinal cord.
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04b Topic: Nervous System |
29. | Splanchnic nerves are composed of
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Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04b Topic: Nervous System |
30. | Postganglionic axons are
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04b Topic: Nervous System |
31. | Gray rami from the sympathetic trunk connect to
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Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 18.04.01 Describe the anatomy of the sympathetic division. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
32. | Once inside the sympathetic trunk, the sympathetic preganglionic axons may/will
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Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04b Topic: Nervous System |
33. | Which sympathetic pathway involves only a preganglionic axon going to the effector organ?
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Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04b Topic: Nervous System |
34. | Which sympathetic pathway involves a preganglionic neuron that synapses with a ganglionic neuron in a sympathetic trunk ganglion, but the postganglionic axon does not leave the trunk via a gray ramus?
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Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04b Topic: Nervous System |
35. | The arrector pili muscles receive their sympathetic innervation via the
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.04 Identify the effects of sympathetic innervation on effectors. Section: 18.04c Topic: Nervous System |
36. | Which sympathetic pathway is responsible for activating the esophagus, heart, lungs, and thoracic blood vessels?
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.04 Identify the effects of sympathetic innervation on effectors. Section: 18.04c Topic: Nervous System |
37. | The sympathetic division outflow that results in innervation of the pelvic organs has as its spinal cord segment origin
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Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 18.04.04 Identify the effects of sympathetic innervation on effectors. Section: 18.04c Topic: Nervous System |
38. | Which autonomic plexus consists of postganglionic sympathetic axons that come off the cervical and thoracic sympathetic trunk ganglia, as well as preganglionic axons from the vagus nerve?
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Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 18.05.01 Identify the structure and location of autonomic plexuses. Section: 18.05a Topic: Nervous System |
39. | Which autonomic plexus innervates viscera within the pelvic region?
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.01 Identify the structure and location of autonomic plexuses. Section: 18.05a Topic: Nervous System |
40. | The cardiac sphincter is innervated parasympathetic axons coming from the _______ plexus.
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.01 Identify the structure and location of autonomic plexuses. Section: 18.05a Topic: Nervous System |
41. | Which type of innervation causes pupil dilation?
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.03 Explain dual innervation the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions of the ANS. Section: 18.05c Topic: Nervous System |
42. | Which type of innervation causes reduced blood flow to the digestive tract?
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.03 Describe the sympathetic function of the adrenal medulla. Section: 18.04c Topic: Nervous System |
43. | Which type of innervation causes the heart rate to increase?
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.03 Describe the sympathetic function of the adrenal medulla. Section: 18.04c Topic: Nervous System |
44. | Which may be involved in an autonomic reflex?
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.06.01 Compare and contrast the CNS hierarchy that controls the autonomic nervous system. Section: 18.05d Topic: Nervous System |
45. | In the brain, the ________ is the integration and command center for autonomic functions.
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.06.01 Compare and contrast the CNS hierarchy that controls the autonomic nervous system. Section: 18.06 Topic: Nervous System |
46. | The centers for cardiac, digestive, and vasomotor functions are housed within the
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.06.01 Compare and contrast the CNS hierarchy that controls the autonomic nervous system. Section: 18.06 Topic: Nervous System |
47. | The parasympathetic autonomic responses associated with defecation and urination are processed and controlled at the level of the
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.06.01 Compare and contrast the CNS hierarchy that controls the autonomic nervous system. Section: 18.06 Topic: Nervous System |
48. | During its embryological development, the autonomic nervous system forms from
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.07.01 Explain how the autonomic nervous system develops in an embryo. Section: 18.07 Topic: Nervous System |
49. | The sympathetic trunk begins to form during week
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.07.01 Explain how the autonomic nervous system develops in an embryo. Section: 18.07 Topic: Nervous System |
50. | The developing heart and lungs begin to receive autonomic innervation in the _______ week of development.
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.07.01 Explain how the autonomic nervous system develops in an embryo. Section: 18.07 Topic: Nervous System |
51. | The number of ganglia that may be associated with motor neurons of the somatic nervous system is
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Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 18.05.04 Describe how autonomic reflexes help maintain homeostasis. Section: 18.05d Topic: Nervous System |
52. | This diagram illustrates an example of a(n)
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Figure: 18.08 Learning Objective: 18.04.01 Describe the anatomy of the sympathetic division. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
Topic: Nervous System |
53. | Which of the diagrams illustrates a parasympathetic ANS pathway?
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Figure: 18.04 Learning Objective: 18.02.01 Compare and contrast the functions and components of the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. Section: 18.02 Topic: Nervous System |
54. | Which number indicates a postganglionic axon?
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Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Figure: 18.04 Learning Objective: 18.02.01 Compare and contrast the functions and components of the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. Section: 18.02 Topic: Nervous System |
True / False Questions
55. | The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system are part of both the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.01.01 Compare and contrast the anatomy and functions of the SNS and the ANS. Section: 18.01 Topic: Nervous System |
56. | The autonomic nervous system may receive input from visceral sensory neurons.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.02.01 Compare and contrast the functions and components of the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. Section: 18.02 Topic: Nervous System |
57. | The ANS uses pathways that include two-neuron chains to innervate its effector organs.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.01.02 Explain how the two-neuron chain facilitates communication and control in the ANS. Section: 18.01 Topic: Nervous System |
58. | Neuronal divergence occurs when axons from one preganglionic cell synapse on numerous ganglionic cells.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.02.01 Compare and contrast the functions and components of the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. Section: 18.02 Topic: Nervous System |
59. | Both the autonomic and somatic nervous systems may have sensory input from general somatic senses.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.01.01 Compare and contrast the anatomy and functions of the SNS and the ANS. Section: 18.01 Topic: Nervous System |
60. | The somatic nervous system is capable of both the excitation and inhibition of effectors.
FALSE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.01.01 Compare and contrast the anatomy and functions of the SNS and the ANS. Section: 18.01 Topic: Nervous System |
61. | Both types of axons of the sympathetic branch of the ANS use norepinephrine as the neurotransmitter.
FALSE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.02 Compare and contrast the types of neurotransmitters. Section: 18.05b Topic: Nervous System |
62. | The parasympathetic division of the ANS is also called the craniosacral division.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.01 Describe the anatomy of the parasympathetic division. Section: 18.03c Topic: Nervous System |
63. | The sympathetic division of the ANS is also called the thoracosacral division.
FALSE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.01 Describe the anatomy of the sympathetic division. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
64. | Terminal and intramural ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic branch of the ANS.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.01 Describe the anatomy of the parasympathetic division. Section: 18.03c Topic: Nervous System |
65. | The postganglionic axons of the sympathetic branch of the ANS are considered short.
FALSE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04b Topic: Nervous System |
66. | With respect to divergence of axons in the sympathetic division of the ANS, one axon innervates fewer than four ganglionic cell bodies.
FALSE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
67. | Paravertebral and prevertebral ganglia are part of the parasympathetic branch of the ANS.
FALSE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.02.01 Compare and contrast the functions and components of the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. Section: 18.02 Topic: Nervous System |
68. | Parasympathetic stimulation of the ciliary muscles allows one to see close-up objects.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.03 Identify the effects of parasympathetic innervation on effectors. Section: 18.03c Topic: Nervous System |
69. | Postganglionic axons of the parasympathetic branch of the ANS cause increased secretion the lacrimal glands.
TRUE |
Difficulty: Easy Topic: Nervous System |
70. | Parasympathetic postganglionic axons from the otic ganglion cause an increase in secretion from the parotid salivary glands.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.03 Identify the effects of parasympathetic innervation on effectors. Section: 18.03c Topic: Nervous System |
71. | Parasympathetic activity is responsible for increased smooth muscle motility and secretory activity in digestive tract organs.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.03 Identify the effects of parasympathetic innervation on effectors. Section: 18.03c Topic: Nervous System |
72. | The parasympathetic innervation from the pelvic splanchnic nerves is responsible for erection of the female clitoris and the male penis.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.03 Identify the effects of parasympathetic innervation on effectors. Section: 18.03c Topic: Nervous System |
73. | The lack of extensive divergence of parasympathetic preganglionic axons prevents the mass activation seen in the sympathetic division.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.03 Identify the effects of parasympathetic innervation on effectors. Section: 18.03c Topic: Nervous System |
74. | White rami communicantes carry preganglionic sympathetic axons from the T1-L2 spinal nerves to the sympathetic trunk.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.01 Describe the anatomy of the sympathetic division. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
75. | The superior mesenteric ganglion of the sympathetic branch of the ANS is adjacent to the origin of the superior mesenteric artery.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.01 Identify the structure and location of autonomic plexuses. Section: 18.05a Topic: Nervous System |
76. | Sweating is a result of sympathetic stimulation.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.04 Describe how autonomic reflexes help maintain homeostasis. Section: 18.05a Topic: Nervous System |
77. | Micturition is partly the result of autonomic stimulation of the urinary bladder.
TRUE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.04 Describe how autonomic reflexes help maintain homeostasis. Section: 18.05a Topic: Nervous System |
78. | The ANS functions independently of any influence from the CNS.
FALSE |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.06.01 Compare and contrast the CNS hierarchy that controls the autonomic nervous system. Section: 18.06 Topic: Nervous System |
Fill in the Blank Questions
79. | The second neuron in an autonomic pathway is called a _________ neuron.
ganglionic |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.01.01 Compare and contrast the anatomy and functions of the SNS and the ANS. Section: 18.01 Topic: Nervous System |
80. | Neuronal __________ occurs when axons from numerous preganglionic cells synapse on a single ganglionic cell.
convergence |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.02.01 Compare and contrast the functions and components of the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. Section: 18.02 Topic: Nervous System |
81. | White rami appear white in color due to the fact that they are ___________.
myelinated |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.02.01 Compare and contrast the functions and components of the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. Section: 18.02 Topic: Nervous System |
82. | The __________ division of the ANS is most commonly associated with the preparation of the body for emergencies.
sympathetic |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.02.01 Compare and contrast the functions and components of the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. Section: 18.02 Topic: Nervous System |
83. | Parasympathetic ______________ axons are longer than their counterparts in the sympathetic division.
preganglionic |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.02.01 Compare and contrast the functions and components of the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. Section: 18.02 Topic: Nervous System |
84. | In the parasympathetic division, _________ ganglia are located in the wall of the target organ.
intramural |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.01 Describe the anatomy of the parasympathetic division. Section: 18.03a Topic: Nervous System |
85. | In the parasympathetic division, _________ ganglia are located close to the target organ.
terminal |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.01 Describe the anatomy of the parasympathetic division. Section: 18.03a Topic: Nervous System |
86. | “Rest and digest,” as well as the maintenance of homeostasis, is associated with the action of the _________ division of the ANS.
parasympathetic |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.04 Describe how autonomic reflexes help maintain homeostasis. Section: 18.06 Topic: Nervous System |
87. | The parasympathetic postganglionic axons that travel to the pupillary constrictor muscle result in pupil ________ when the eye is exposed to bright light.
constriction |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.03 Identify the effects of parasympathetic innervation on effectors. Section: 18.03c Topic: Nervous System |
88. | The sympathetic preganglionic neuron cell bodies are housed in the _______ horn of the appropriate thoracolumbar regions of the spinal cord.
lateral |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
89. | Except for the _______ region of the spinal cord, one sympathetic trunk ganglion is approximately associated with each spinal nerve.
cervical |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.01 Describe the anatomy of the sympathetic division. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
90. | _______ rami communicantes carry postganglionic sympathetic axons from the sympathetic trunk to the spinal nerves.
Gray |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.01 Describe the anatomy of the sympathetic division. Section: 18.04b Topic: Nervous System |
91. | _______ nerves are composed of preganglionic sympathetic axons that did not synapse in a sympathetic ganglion.
Spanchnic |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.01 Describe the anatomy of the sympathetic division. Section: 18.04a Topic: Nervous System |
92. | The _______ mesenteric ganglion receives preganglionic sympathetic neurons from the T10-T12 segments of the spinal cord.
superior |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.01 Identify the structure and location of autonomic plexuses. Section: 18.05a Topic: Nervous System |
93. | The ________ ganglia differ from the sympathetic trunk ganglia segments in that they are single structures, rather than paired.
prevertebral |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Section: 18.04b Topic: Nervous System |
94. | An axon takes the ______ nerve pathway if a preganglionic neuron synapses with a ganglionic neuron in a sympathetic trunk ganglion.
spinal |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.03.01 Describe the anatomy of the parasympathetic division. Section: 18.03b Topic: Nervous System |
95. | Autonomic _________ are collections of sympathetic postganglionic axons and parasympathetic preganglionic axons, as well as some visceral sensory axons.
plexuses |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.01 Identify the structure and location of autonomic plexuses. Section: 18.05a Topic: Nervous System |
96. | The abdominal _______ plexus consists of the celiac plexus, superior mesenteric plexus, and inferior mesenteric plexus.
aortic |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.01 Identify the structure and location of autonomic plexuses. Section: 18.05a Topic: Nervous System |
97. | Both the cardiac plexus and the _______ plexus consist of postganglionic sympathetic axons from the thoracic sympathetic trunk ganglia and preganglionic axons from the vagus nerve.
pulmonary |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.01 Identify the structure and location of autonomic plexuses. Section: 18.05a Topic: Nervous System |
98. | All ANS preganglionic axons release _____________ as their neurotransmitter.
acetylcholine |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.02 Compare and contrast the types of neurotransmitters. Section: 18.05b Topic: Nervous System |
99. | The axons that release norepinephrine are called _________.
adrenergic |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.02 Compare and contrast the types of neurotransmitters. Section: 18.05b Topic: Nervous System |
100. | Many visceral effectors have _______ innervation, meaning that they are innervated postganglionic axons from both ANS divisions.
dual |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 18.05.03 Explain dual innervation the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions of the ANS. Section: 18.05c Topic: Nervous System |
Chapter 18. Autonomic Nervous System Summary
Category | # of Questions |
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember | 79 |
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand | 5 |
Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply | 12 |
Bloom’s Level: 4. Analyze | 3 |
Difficulty: Difficult | 7 |
Difficulty: Easy | 80 |
Difficulty: Medium | 13 |
Figure: 18.04 | 2 |
Figure: 18.08 | 1 |
Learning Objective: 18.01.01 Compare and contrast the anatomy and functions of the SNS and the ANS. | 7 |
Learning Objective: 18.01.02 Explain how the two-neuron chain facilitates communication and control in the ANS. | 4 |
Learning Objective: 18.02.01 Compare and contrast the functions and components of the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. | 10 |
Learning Objective: 18.03.01 Describe the anatomy of the parasympathetic division. | 8 |
Learning Objective: 18.03.02 Explain the relationship of the parasympathetic division to the brain, the cranial nerves, and the sacral spinal cord. | 6 |
Learning Objective: 18.03.03 Identify the effects of parasympathetic innervation on effectors. | 6 |
Learning Objective: 18.04.01 Describe the anatomy of the sympathetic division. | 11 |
Learning Objective: 18.04.02 Explain the relationship of the sympathetic division to the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. | 16 |
Learning Objective: 18.04.03 Describe the sympathetic function of the adrenal medulla. | 2 |
Learning Objective: 18.04.04 Identify the effects of sympathetic innervation on effectors. | 3 |
Learning Objective: 18.05.01 Identify the structure and location of autonomic plexuses. | 9 |
Learning Objective: 18.05.02 Compare and contrast the types of neurotransmitters. | 3 |
Learning Objective: 18.05.03 Explain dual innervation by the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions of the ANS. | 2 |
Learning Objective: 18.05.04 Describe how autonomic reflexes help maintain homeostasis. | 4 |
Learning Objective: 18.06.01 Compare and contrast the CNS hierarchy that controls the autonomic nervous system. | 5 |
Learning Objective: 18.07.01 Explain how the autonomic nervous system develops in an embryo. | 3 |
Section: 18.01 | 7 |
Section: 18.02 | 13 |
Section: 18.03a | 9 |
Section: 18.03b | 1 |
Section: 18.03c | 11 |
Section: 18.04a | 16 |
Section: 18.04b | 12 |
Section: 18.04c | 5 |
Section: 18.05a | 10 |
Section: 18.05b | 3 |
Section: 18.05c | 2 |
Section: 18.05d | 2 |
Section: 18.06 | 5 |
Section: 18.07 | 3 |
Topic: Nervous System | 101 |