Question 1

Which type of innervation causes the heart rate to increase?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parasympathetic
B)  SympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 2

Which sympathetic pathway involves only a preganglionic axon going to the effector organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Splanchnic nerve pathway
B)  Adrenal medulla pathway
C)  Postganglionic sympathetic nerve pathway
D)  Spinal nerve pathway
E)  None of these answers involve only a sympathetic preganglionic axon.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 3

Parasympathetic ______________ axons are longer than their counterparts in the sympathetic division.

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The answer of Parasympathetic ______________ axons are longer than their...

Question 4

Postganglionic sympathetic axons are carried from the sympathetic trunk to the spinal nerve by the

Accepted Answer

A)  white rami communicantes.
B)  superior cervical ganglion.
C)  gray rami communicantes.
D)  splanchnic nerves.
E)  pterygopalatine ganglion.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The parasympathetic innervation from the pelvic splanchnic nerves is responsible for erection of the female clitoris and the male penis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which type of innervation causes pupil dilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parasympathetic
B)  SympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 7

The number of ganglia that may be associated with motor neurons of the somatic nervous system is

Accepted Answer

A)  1.
B)  2.
C)  3.
D)  4.
E)  0.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

White rami communicantes carry preganglionic sympathetic axons from the T1-L2 spinal nerves to the sympathetic trunk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The sympathetic preganglionic neuron cell bodies are housed in the _______ horn of the appropriate thoracolumbar regions of the spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sympathetic preganglionic neuron cell bodies are...

Question 10

Both the autonomic and somatic nervous systems may have sensory input from general somatic senses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which number indicates a postganglionic axon?

Accepted Answer

A)  3
B)  4
C)  5
D)  6
E)  7F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

The axons that release norepinephrine are called _________.

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The answer of The axons that release norepinephrine are called...

Question 13

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Esophageal plexus
B)  Pulmonary plexus
C)  Abdominal aortic plexus
D)  Hypogastric plexus
E)  Cardiac plexusF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

The preganglionic sympathetic neuron cell bodies are housed in the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior columns of the spinal cord.
B)  posterior columns of the spinal cord.
C)  sympathetic trunk.
D)  lateral horns of the T1-L2 segments of the spinal cord.
E)  paravertebral ganglia.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

The preganglionic axons of CN III extend to the _______ ganglion.

Accepted Answer

A)  pterygopalatine
B)  submandibular
C)  otic
D)  pelvic
E)  ciliaryF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  a,d
B)  a,c,d,e
C)  b,c,e
D)  b,d
E)  a,b,dF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Gray rami from the sympathetic trunk connect to

Accepted Answer

A)  alternating spinal nerves.
B)  the cranial nerves.
C)  every fourth spinal nerve.
D)  all spinal nerves.
E)  None of the choices is correct;the gray rami carry impulses to the sympathetic trunk.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

Terminal and intramural ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic branch of the ANS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The CN that supplies parasympathetic innervation to the thoracic organs is

Accepted Answer

A)  CN II.
B)  CN III.
C)  CN VI.
D)  CN IX.
E)  CN X.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

Neuronal divergence occurs when axons from one preganglionic cell synapse on numerous ganglionic cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Autonomic Nervous System

The axons that release norepinephrine are called _________.

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White rami communicantes carry preganglionic sympathetic axons from the T1-L2 spinal nerves to the sympathetic trunk.

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The number of ganglia that may be associated with motor neurons of the somatic nervous system is

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The CN that supplies parasympathetic innervation to the thoracic organs is

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Terminal and intramural ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic branch of the ANS.

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The sympathetic preganglionic neuron cell bodies are housed in the _______ horn of the appropriate thoracolumbar regions of the spinal cord.

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Which type of innervation causes pupil dilation?

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The preganglionic axons of CN III extend to the _______ ganglion.

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Parasympathetic ______________ axons are longer than their counterparts in the sympathetic division.

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Which number indicates a postganglionic axon?

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Which type of innervation causes the heart rate to increase?

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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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Which sympathetic pathway involves only a preganglionic axon going to the effector organ?

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Postganglionic sympathetic axons are carried from the sympathetic trunk to the spinal nerve by the

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The parasympathetic innervation from the pelvic splanchnic nerves is responsible for erection of the female clitoris and the male penis.

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Neuronal divergence occurs when axons from one preganglionic cell synapse on numerous ganglionic cells.

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Gray rami from the sympathetic trunk connect to

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The preganglionic sympathetic neuron cell bodies are housed in the

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Both the autonomic and somatic nervous systems may have sensory input from general somatic senses.

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Exam 18: Autonomic Nervous System

The axons that release norepinephrine are called _________.

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White rami communicantes carry preganglionic sympathetic axons from the T1-L2 spinal nerves to the sympathetic trunk.

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The number of ganglia that may be associated with motor neurons of the somatic nervous system is

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The CN that supplies parasympathetic innervation to the thoracic organs is

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Terminal and intramural ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic branch of the ANS.

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The sympathetic preganglionic neuron cell bodies are housed in the _______ horn of the appropriate thoracolumbar regions of the spinal cord.

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Which type of innervation causes pupil dilation?

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The preganglionic axons of CN III extend to the _______ ganglion.

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Parasympathetic ______________ axons are longer than their counterparts in the sympathetic division.

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Which number indicates a postganglionic axon?

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Which type of innervation causes the heart rate to increase?

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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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Which sympathetic pathway involves only a preganglionic axon going to the effector organ?

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Postganglionic sympathetic axons are carried from the sympathetic trunk to the spinal nerve by the

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The parasympathetic innervation from the pelvic splanchnic nerves is responsible for erection of the female clitoris and the male penis.

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Neuronal divergence occurs when axons from one preganglionic cell synapse on numerous ganglionic cells.

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Gray rami from the sympathetic trunk connect to

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The preganglionic sympathetic neuron cell bodies are housed in the

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Both the autonomic and somatic nervous systems may have sensory input from general somatic senses.

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