Question 1

The splanchnic nerve is made up of preganglionic sympathetic fibers.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Explain the source and possible synapse points for the sympathetic preganglionic neurons.

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The sympathetic preganglionic neurons originate in the lateral horn of the spinal cord, specifically in the intermediolateral cell column of the thoracolumbar segments (T1-L2). These neurons receive input from higher brain centers, such as the hypothalamus, and then project to the sympathetic ganglia located outside the spinal cord.

The possible synapse points for the sympathetic preganglionic neurons include the sympathetic chain ganglia, the prevertebral ganglia, and the adrenal medulla. The sympathetic chain ganglia are located adjacent to the spinal cord and are involved in innervating the body's organs and tissues. The prevertebral ganglia are located closer to the target organs and are involved in innervating the abdominal and pelvic organs. The adrenal medulla is a specialized sympathetic ganglion that releases hormones into the bloodstream.

Overall, the sympathetic preganglionic neurons play a crucial role in the sympathetic nervous system's "fight or flight" response by activating the body's physiological responses to stress and danger.

Question 3

Match each term with its description or definition.
-Nervous system that is also called the thoracolumbar division

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A)  Sympathetic nervous system
B)  Parasympathetic nervous system
C)  Alpha receptor
D)  Nicotinic receptor
E)  Sympathetic trunkF) Splanchnic nerveG) "Fight or flight"H) "Rest and repair"I) AcetylcholineJ) NorepinephrineK) A) and D)
L) I) and J)

Question 4

Effectors that have single innervation by the autonomic nervous system are innervated only by the parasympathetic division.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are tonically active, which means they:

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A)  are hydrolyzed by the enzyme acetylcholine.
B)  continually conduct impulses to autonomic effectors.
C)  continually conduct impulses to the brain.
D)  have opposing effects.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

If you were to damage some of the preganglionic fibers that enter the celiac ganglion, what effect would this have on sympathetic stimulation?

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A)  Hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla may reach the various sympathetic effectors, where they would enhance and prolong the effects of the sympathetic stimulation.
B)  Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland may reach various sympathetic effectors, where they would enhance and prolong the effects of the sympathetic stimulation.
C)  Hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla may not reach the various sympathetic effectors, thus delaying the effects of sympathetic stimulation.
D)  Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland may not reach the various sympathetic effectors, thus delaying the effects of sympathetic stimulation.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

All of the following are characteristics of sympathetic preganglionic neurons except:

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A)  they secrete acetylcholine.
B)  they have long fibers from CNS to ganglion.
C)  dendrites and cell bodies are found in the lateral gray columns of thoracic and the first four lumbar segments of the spinal cord.
D)  All of the above are correct.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

When the sympathetic fiber enters the sympathetic trunk, it can send branches up or down the trunk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Conduction to autonomic effectors requires only one efferent neuron.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A short postganglionic neuron is a characteristic of the parasympathetic nervous system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Parasympathetic stimulation has no effect on any of the following areas except:

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A)  sweat glands.
B)  skin blood vessels.
C)  the liver.
D)  the urinary bladder.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Explain physiologically how summation influences effectors doubly innervated by the autonomic nervous system.

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Question 13

Explain the ways in which sympathetic postganglionic neurons travel to their effector organs. Compare the relative length between sympathetic pre- and postganglionic neurons.

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Question 14

Both the parasympathetic and the sympathetic divisions continually conduct impulses to visceral effectors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which is not true about parasympathetic postganglionic neurons?

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A)  They are usually shorter than the preganglionic neurons.
B)  They produce acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter.
C)  They produce norepinephrine as a neurotransmitter.
D)  They have acetylcholine receptors on their dendrites.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following is a description of the principle of autonomic antagonism as it relates to the autonomic nervous system?

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A)  If sympathetic impulses tend to inhibit the effector, parasympathetic impulses tend to stimulate it.
B)  If sympathetic impulses inhibit autonomic centers, parasympathetic impulses tend to stimulate them.
C)  If sympathetic impulses tend to stimulate an effector, parasympathetic impulses tend to inhibit it.
D)  If sympathetic impulses initiate nerve conduction, parasympathetic impulses stop nerve conduction.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which generalization concerning the autonomic nervous system is not true?

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A)  All of its axons are afferent fibers.
B)  It operates without conscious control.
C)  It regulates visceral activities.
D)  All of its neurons are motor.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Norepinephrine is liberated at:

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A)  the dendrite ending.
B)  parasympathetic preganglionic nerve endings.
C)  most sympathetic postganglionic nerve endings.
D)  sympathetic preganglionic nerve endings.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Norepinephrine can stimulate _____ receptors.

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A)  alpha
B)  beta
C)  nicotinic
D)  both alpha and betaE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) D

Question 20

Match each term with its description or definition.
-Neurotransmitter released by cholinergic fibers

Accepted Answer

A)  Sympathetic nervous system
B)  Parasympathetic nervous system
C)  Alpha receptor
D)  Nicotinic receptor
E)  Sympathetic trunkF) Splanchnic nerveG) "Fight or flight"H) "Rest and repair"I) AcetylcholineJ) NorepinephrineK) B) and I)
L) C) and F)

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The splanchnic nerve is made up of preganglionic sympathetic fibers.

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Explain the source and possible synapse points for the sympathetic preganglionic neurons.

Match each term with its description or definition. -Nervous system that is also called the thoracolumbar division

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Effectors that have single innervation by the autonomic nervous system are innervated only by the parasympathetic division.

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Both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are tonically active, which means they:

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If you were to damage some of the preganglionic fibers that enter the celiac ganglion, what effect would this have on sympathetic stimulation?

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All of the following are characteristics of sympathetic preganglionic neurons except:

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When the sympathetic fiber enters the sympathetic trunk, it can send branches up or down the trunk.

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Conduction to autonomic effectors requires only one efferent neuron.

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A short postganglionic neuron is a characteristic of the parasympathetic nervous system.

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Parasympathetic stimulation has no effect on any of the following areas except:

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Explain physiologically how summation influences effectors doubly innervated by the autonomic nervous system.

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Both the parasympathetic and the sympathetic divisions continually conduct impulses to visceral effectors.

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Which of the following is a description of the principle of autonomic antagonism as it relates to the autonomic nervous system?

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Which generalization concerning the autonomic nervous system is not true?

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Norepinephrine is liberated at:

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Norepinephrine can stimulate _____ receptors.

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Match each term with its description or definition. -Neurotransmitter released by cholinergic fibers

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Effectors that have single innervation by the autonomic nervous system are innervated only by the parasympathetic division.

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Both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are tonically active, which means they:

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If you were to damage some of the preganglionic fibers that enter the celiac ganglion, what effect would this have on sympathetic stimulation?

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All of the following are characteristics of sympathetic preganglionic neurons except:

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When the sympathetic fiber enters the sympathetic trunk, it can send branches up or down the trunk.

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Conduction to autonomic effectors requires only one efferent neuron.

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A short postganglionic neuron is a characteristic of the parasympathetic nervous system.

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Parasympathetic stimulation has no effect on any of the following areas except:

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Explain physiologically how summation influences effectors doubly innervated by the autonomic nervous system.

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Both the parasympathetic and the sympathetic divisions continually conduct impulses to visceral effectors.

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Which is not true about parasympathetic postganglionic neurons?

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Which of the following is a description of the principle of autonomic antagonism as it relates to the autonomic nervous system?

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Which generalization concerning the autonomic nervous system is not true?

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Norepinephrine is liberated at:

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Norepinephrine can stimulate _____ receptors.

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Match each term with its description or definition. -Neurotransmitter released by cholinergic fibers

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