Question 1

This leader line points to the greater splanchnic nerve which synapses with postganglionic cell bodies in the celiac ganglion. 
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Accepted Answer

The answer of This leader line points to the greater...

Question 2

The posterior and lateral portions of the hypothalamus control the _____ division of the autonomic nervous system.
A) sympathetic
B) parasympathetic
C) somatic

Accepted Answer

The posterior and lateral portions of the hypothalamus are involved in controlling the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response.

Question 3

This leader line points to right vagus (X) nerve which supplies parasympathetic fibers to most of the trunk viscera. 
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Accepted Answer

The answer of This leader line points to right vagus...

Question 4

The facial (VII) cranial nerves carry parasympathetic preganglionic axons (fibers) to two pairs of terminal ganglia: the _____ and the _____ ganglia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The facial (VII) cranial nerves carry parasympathetic...

Question 5

Splanchnic nerves carry sympathetic axons (fibers) from a/an _____ ganglion to a/an _____ ganglion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Splanchnic nerves carry sympathetic axons (fibers) from...

Question 6

The anterior and medial portions of the hypothalamus control the _____ division of the autonomic nervous system.
A) sympathetic
B) parasympathetic
C) somatic

Accepted Answer

The anterior and medial portions of the hypothalamus are primarily responsible for controlling the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, which is involved in rest and digest functions.

Question 7

In the figure below, which letter represents the celiac ganglion (one of the four major prevertebral ganglia)? 
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the figure below, which letter represents...

Question 8

Autonomic innervation (stimulation) from the _____ division results in vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the dermis of the skin.
A) sympathetic
B) parasympathetic
C) somatic
D) None of these choices

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response, which includes vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the dermis of the skin to redirect blood flow to muscles and other vital organs.

Question 9

The _____ is the major control and integration center of the autonomic nervous system.
A) thalamus
B) cerebrum
C) hypothalamus
D) cerebellum

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is the major control and integration center of the autonomic nervous system, playing a crucial role in regulating many bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, and emotional responses.

Question 10

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is the specialized network of nerves and ganglia forming a complex, integrated neuronal network within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and gallbladder ?
A) sympathetic
B) parasympathetic
C) enteric
D) somatic

Accepted Answer

The enteric nervous system is the specialized network of nerves and ganglia forming a complex, integrated neuronal network within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and gallbladder, controlling gastrointestinal motility, secretion, and blood flow independently of the central nervous system.

Question 11

The lateral gray horns of the thoracic region contain cell bodies of _____ (sympathetic or parasympathetic) preganglionic neurons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lateral gray horns of the thoracic...

Question 12

This leader line points to the right sympathetic trunk ganglion which receives preganglionic axons from thoracic and lumbar spinal cord segments. 
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Accepted Answer

The answer of This leader line points to the right...

Question 13

Autonomic neurons that release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine are called _____ neurons.
A) cholinergic
B) dopaminergic
C) seratonergic
D) adrenergic

Accepted Answer

Adrenergic neurons release norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter associated with the sympathetic nervous system's fight or flight response.

Question 14

The cranial nerve that carries most of the parasympathetic outflow is the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cranial nerve that carries most of...

Question 15

The _____ division of the autonomic nervous system is mostly responsible for regulating restorative, energy-conserving body activities.
A) sympathetic
B) parasympathetic
C) somatic

Accepted Answer

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for "rest and digest" functions, conserving energy and promoting maintenance and restoration activities in the body.

Quiz 19: The Autonomic Nervous System

This leader line points to the greater splanchnic nerve which synapses with postganglionic cell bodies in the celiac ganglion.

The posterior and lateral portions of the hypothalamus control the _____ division of the autonomic nervous system.

This leader line points to right vagus (X) nerve which supplies parasympathetic fibers to most of the trunk viscera.

The facial (VII) cranial nerves carry parasympathetic preganglionic axons (fibers) to two pairs of terminal ganglia: the _ and the _ ganglia.

Splanchnic nerves carry sympathetic axons (fibers) from a/an _ ganglion to a/an _ ganglion.

The anterior and medial portions of the hypothalamus control the _____ division of the autonomic nervous system.

In the figure below, which letter represents the celiac ganglion (one of the four major prevertebral ganglia) ?

Autonomic innervation (stimulation) from the _____ division results in vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the dermis of the skin.

The _____ is the major control and integration center of the autonomic nervous system.

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is the specialized network of nerves and ganglia forming a complex, integrated neuronal network within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and gallbladder ?

The lateral gray horns of the thoracic region contain cell bodies of _____ (sympathetic or parasympathetic) preganglionic neurons.

This leader line points to the right sympathetic trunk ganglion which receives preganglionic axons from thoracic and lumbar spinal cord segments.

Autonomic neurons that release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine are called _____ neurons.

The cranial nerve that carries most of the parasympathetic outflow is the _____.

The _____ division of the autonomic nervous system is mostly responsible for regulating restorative, energy-conserving body activities.