Question 1

_______ nerves are composed of preganglionic sympathetic axons that did not synapse in a sympathetic ganglion.

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Question 2

Splanchnic nerves are composed of

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A)  preganglionic sympathetic axons that synapse in a sympathetic trunk ganglion.
B)  preganglionic sympathetic axons that did not synapse in a sympathetic trunk ganglion.
C)  postganglionic sympathetic axons that synapse in a sympathetic trunk ganglion.
D)  postganglionic sympathetic axons that did not synapse in a sympathetic trunk ganglion.
E)  None of the choices is correct.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Parasympathetic activity is responsible for increased smooth muscle motility and secretory activity in digestive tract organs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The sympathetic trunk begins to form during week

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A)  4.
B)  5.
C)  6.
D)  8.
E)  10.F) None of the above
G) B) and E) C

Question 5

There are ________ prevertebral ganglia.

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A)  2
B)  3
C)  4
D)  5
E)  12F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Autonomic _________ are collections of sympathetic postganglionic axons and parasympathetic preganglionic axons,as well as some visceral sensory axons.

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Question 7

Once inside the sympathetic trunk,the sympathetic preganglionic axons may/will

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A)  remain at the level of entry.
B)  travel superiorly.
C)  travel inferiorly.
D)  follow any of the routes listed.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

The ANS uses pathways that include two-neuron chains to innervate its effector organs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The adrenal medulla releases norepinephrine and epinephrine into the bloodstream.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The _______ mesenteric ganglion receives preganglionic sympathetic neurons from the T10-T12 segments of the spinal cord.

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Question 11

Micturition is partly the result of autonomic stimulation of the urinary bladder.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 12

The sympathetic division outflow that results in innervation of the pelvic organs has its spinal cord segment origin at

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A)  T1-T2.
B)  T1-L2.
C)  T1-T4.
D)  T5-T12.
E)  T10-L2.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E) E

Question 13

The ________ ganglia differ from the sympathetic trunk ganglia segments in that they are single structures,rather than paired.

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Question 14

The parasympathetic division of the ANS is also called the craniosacral division.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Neuronal __________ occurs when axons from numerous preganglionic cells synapse on a single ganglionic cell.

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Question 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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A)  a,d,e
B)  b,c,e
C)  a,b,e,f
D)  c,d,f
E)  a,cF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

The autonomic nervous system may receive input from visceral sensory neurons.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Many visceral effectors have _______ innervation,meaning that they are innervated by postganglionic axons from both ANS divisions.

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The answer of Many visceral effectors have _______ innervation,meaning that...

Question 19

The somatic nervous system is capable of both the excitation and inhibition of effectors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Parasympathetic stimulation of the ciliary muscles allows one to see close-up objects.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Autonomic Nervous System

_______ nerves are composed of preganglionic sympathetic axons that did not synapse in a sympathetic ganglion.

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Splanchnic nerves are composed of

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Parasympathetic activity is responsible for increased smooth muscle motility and secretory activity in digestive tract organs.

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The sympathetic trunk begins to form during week

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There are ________ prevertebral ganglia.

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Autonomic _________ are collections of sympathetic postganglionic axons and parasympathetic preganglionic axons,as well as some visceral sensory axons.

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Once inside the sympathetic trunk,the sympathetic preganglionic axons may/will

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The ANS uses pathways that include two-neuron chains to innervate its effector organs.

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The adrenal medulla releases norepinephrine and epinephrine into the bloodstream.

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The _______ mesenteric ganglion receives preganglionic sympathetic neurons from the T10-T12 segments of the spinal cord.

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Micturition is partly the result of autonomic stimulation of the urinary bladder.

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The sympathetic division outflow that results in innervation of the pelvic organs has its spinal cord segment origin at

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The ________ ganglia differ from the sympathetic trunk ganglia segments in that they are single structures,rather than paired.

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The parasympathetic division of the ANS is also called the craniosacral division.

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Neuronal __________ occurs when axons from numerous preganglionic cells synapse on a single ganglionic cell.

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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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The autonomic nervous system may receive input from visceral sensory neurons.

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Many visceral effectors have _______ innervation,meaning that they are innervated by postganglionic axons from both ANS divisions.

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The somatic nervous system is capable of both the excitation and inhibition of effectors.

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Parasympathetic stimulation of the ciliary muscles allows one to see close-up objects.

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