Question 1

Somatic motor and autonomic pathways share all of the following characteristics except:

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A)   direction of information flow.
B)   location of peripheral fibers.
C)   number of neurons between central nervous system (CNS)  and effector.
D)   acetylcholine.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following might occur from the stimulation of parasympathetic fibers?

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A)   Goose pimples
B)   Dilation of blood vessels to skeletal muscles
C)   Increased blood sugar
D)   Increased peristalsis in the digestive tractE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

All postganglionic sympathetic fibers release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Conduction to autonomic effectors requires only one efferent neuron.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How does a dually innervated autonomic effector differ from a singly innervated autonomic effector?

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A)   A dually innervated effector receives input from both sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways. A singly innervated autonomic effector receives input from only the sympathetic division.
B)   A dually innervated effector receives input from both sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways. A singly innervated autonomic effector receives input from only the parasympathetic division.
C)   A dually innervated effector utilizes both acetylcholine and norepinephrine as neurotransmitters. A singly innervated autonomic effector utilizes only acetylcholine.
D)   A dually innervated effector utilizes both acetylcholine and norepinephrine as neurotransmitters. A singly innervated autonomic effector uses only norepinephrine.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Parasympathetic stimulation has no effect on sweat glands.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Contrast somatic motor pathways with autonomic pathways.

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Question 8

Match each term with its description or definition.
-Structure through which preganglionic sympathetic neurons that did not synapse in the sympathetic chain ganglion continue

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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) D) and G)
L) C) and F)

Question 9

Which is not true about sympathetic postganglionic neurons?

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A)   They are usually longer than preganglionic neurons.
B)   They produce acetylcholine.
C)   They produce norepinephrine.
D)   They have acetylcholine receptors on their dendrites.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

All of the following are examples of parasympathetic stimulation except:

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A)   contraction of the urinary bladder.
B)   relaxation of the sphincters of the digestive tract.
C)   increased salivation.
D)   increased heart rate.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

A small child runs in front of your car. You slam on the brakes, skid, and miss hitting the child by inches. What effects did your autonomic nervous system have on your body as you reacted to this situation? Explain why it will take you a while to calm yourself after this incident.

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