Question 1

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-cause fat break down in adipose tissue

Accepted Answer

Activation of the sympathetic division causes fat breakdown in adipose tissue through the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine, which stimulate lipolysis. The parasympathetic division does not have a significant role in fat breakdown.

Question 2

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-innervate the adrenal cortex

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic division is responsible for stimulating the adrenal cortex to release hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline. Therefore, it innervates the adrenal cortex. The parasympathetic division does not have a direct effect on the adrenal cortex.

Question 3

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-preganglionic fibres and postganglionic fibres that synapse in the intramural ganglia

Accepted Answer

The parasympathetic division is characterized by preganglionic fibers and postganglionic fibers that synapse in the intramural ganglia.

Question 4

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-cause tear gland stimulation

Accepted Answer

The parasympathetic division is responsible for stimulating tear gland secretion through its control of the lacrimal gland.

Question 5

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-fibres that issue from sacral nerves

Accepted Answer

Fibres that issue from sacral nerves are part of the parasympathetic division.

Question 6

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-short preganglionic fibres

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic division is characterized by short preganglionic fibers that synapse with postganglionic neurons in the sympathetic chain ganglia, which are located relatively close to the spinal cord.

Question 7

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-decrease exocrine activity of the pancreas

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic division is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which includes decreasing exocrine activities such as the secretion of digestive enzymes from the pancreas, to divert energy to more critical functions during stress.

Question 8

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-fibres that issue through the glossopharyngeal nerve, facial nerve, and oculomotor nerve

Accepted Answer

The fibers that issue through the glossopharyngeal nerve, facial nerve, and oculomotor nerve are associated with the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. These nerves are involved in various parasympathetic functions such as salivation, lacrimation, and controlling the pupil size.

Question 9

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-innervate blood vessels and sweat glands

Accepted Answer

Innervation of blood vessels and sweat glands is a characteristic of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.

Question 10

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-pre- and postganglionic fibres that synapse in the chain ganglia

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic division is characterized by pre- and postganglionic fibers that synapse in the chain ganglia, which is a distinctive feature of this division's anatomy and physiology.

Question 11

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-constrict digestive sphincters

Accepted Answer

The constriction of digestive sphincters is a response to sympathetic stimulation, not parasympathetic. Therefore, the best choice is the sympathetic division (B).

Question 12

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-possess nicotinic receptors on at least one neuron in the pathways

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the divisions, labelled a. through d.,...

Question 13

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-preganglionic fibres that release acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system have preganglionic fibers that release acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter.

Question 14

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-generally have long preganglionic fibres, and shorter postganglionic fibres

Accepted Answer

The parasympathetic division generally has long preganglionic fibres, and shorter postganglionic fibres.

Answer: B 
 The sympathetic division generally has short preganglionic fibres and long postganglionic fibres.

Answer: C 
 Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions have control over autonomic features and may have varying lengths of preganglionic and postganglionic fibres.

Answer: D 
 This is not a valid choice as all autonomic features are regulated by either the parasympathetic or sympathetic division or both.

Quiz 4: The Peripheral Nervous System: Sensory, Autonomic, Somatic

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -cause fat break down in adipose tissue

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -innervate the adrenal cortex

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -preganglionic fibres and postganglionic fibres that synapse in the intramural ganglia

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -cause tear gland stimulation

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -fibres that issue from sacral nerves

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -short preganglionic fibres

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -decrease exocrine activity of the pancreas

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -fibres that issue through the glossopharyngeal nerve, facial nerve, and oculomotor nerve

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -innervate blood vessels and sweat glands

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -pre- and postganglionic fibres that synapse in the chain ganglia

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -constrict digestive sphincters

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -possess nicotinic receptors on at least one neuron in the pathways

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -preganglionic fibres that release acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter

Match the divisions, labelled a. through d., with the anatomical and physiological autonomic features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -generally have long preganglionic fibres, and shorter postganglionic fibres