Seeley's Anatomy & Physiology: Autonomic Nervous System Flashcards

Compared to the somatic nervous system, the autonomic nervous system secretes

Compared to the autonomic nervous system, receptors of the somatic nervous system include

Compared to the somatic nervous system, which of the following describes the neuron arrangement from the central nervous system (CNS) to the effector in the autonomic nervous system?

The sympathetic division is also referred to as the _______________ division.

The parasympathetic division is also referred to as the _______________ division.

Nerve fibers of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system originate in which of the following segments of the central nervous system?

Nerve fibers of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system originate in which of the following segments of the central nervous system?

In which of the following cranial nerves do the parasympathetic preganglionic nerve fibers that innervate organs of the thorax and upper abdomen occur?

In which of the following segments do the parasympathetic preganglionic nerve fibers that send signals to organs within the pelvic cavity originate?

Which of the following ganglia are associated with the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?

Sympathetic preganglionic axons originate from neurons in the _______________ of the spinal cord.

After traveling a short distance in a spinal nerve sympathetic preganglionic axons exit the spinal nerve in a

Which of the following indicates the correct path sympathetic nerve fibers take when leaving the spinal cord before returning to a spinal nerve on their way to stimulate arrector pili muscles and sweat glands in the skin?
1. white ramus
2. paravertebral ganglion
3. spinal nerve
4. ventral root
5. gray ramus

Parasympathetic preganglionic axons in pathways leading to visceral effectors in the head occur in each of the following cranial nerves EXCEPT the

Which of the following types of ganglia occur in chains on either side of the vertebral column?

Nerve fibers of the _______________ division of the autonomic nervous system arise from the brainstem and the sacral region of the spinal cord.

Which of the following is true about the nerve fibers of sympathetic motor neurons?

Preganglionic axons of this division of the autonomic nervous system originate in the brainstem and from the sacral region of the spinal cord.

All of the following are true about autonomic sympathetic nerve fibers EXCEPT

The parasympathetic fibers that control the secretion of saliva, tears and nasal secretions are conveyed in the

Parasympathetic fibers that innervate organs in the abdominopelvic cavity are conveyed in the _______________ nerve or arise from spinal nerves in the ______________ region.

Parasympathetic ganglia are located near the _______________ and are called ______________.

The facial nerves include parasympathetic fibers that regulate

Parasympathetic fibers of the vagus nerves form each of the following autonomic plexuses EXCEPT the

Which of the following autonomic plexuses is formed by parasympathetic fibers that arise from spinal nerves S2 to S4?

Parasympathetic axons exit the brainstem in all of the following cranial nerves EXCEPT which of the following?

Sympathetic splanchnic nerves

Sympathetic axons leave the sympathetic chain ganglia in all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a collateral ganglion of the sympathetic division?

Which of the following is a terminal ganglion of the parasympathetic division?

The axons of preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic division synapse within _______________ ganglia.

Nicotinic receptors occur in the membranes of which of the following?

Which of the following are NOT exclusively cholinergic neurons?

Which of the following are usually adrenergic neurons?

Nicotinic receptors in the autonomic nervous system are located in the membranes of

Which of the following receptors occur in the membranes of target cells of sympathetic postganglionic neurons?

Which of the following receptors occur in the membranes of target cells of parasympathetic postganglionic neurons?

Which of these receptors occur in the membranes of sympathetic postganglionic neurons?

Acetylcholine is always the neurotransmitter employed by each of the following EXCEPT

Norepinephrine is usually the neurotransmitter employed by

What type of receptors occur in the membranes of the adrenal medulla cells that respond to sympathetic stimulation by secreting the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine?

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors occur in each of the following locations except the membranes of

The neurotransmitter acetylcholine binds to

Which effectors would be stimulated after consumption of nicotine?

Because it selectively activates beta receptors, which of the following drugs is used to dilate bronchioles in respiratory disorders such as asthma?

Which of the following is a parasympathetic blocking agent used to dilate the pupils during an eye examination?

Which of the following types of neurons is least likely to be cholinergic?

The binding of acetylcholine to muscarinic receptors results in

The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system have antagonistic effects on each of the following EXCEPT

The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system have antagonistic effects on which of the following?

_______________ stimulation leads to dilation of the pupils of the eyes and _______________ stimulation leads to constriction of the pupils.

The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system have antagonistic effects on each of the following EXCEPT

During stress the sympathetic division of the ANS would cause each of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a parasympathetic effect?

Which of the following is a sympathetic effect?

The parasympathetic fibers that control the muscles involved in constriction of the pupils in response to a bright light shined in eyes are conveyed in the

The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system normally controls target cells with ____ receptors.

Which of the following brain areas is the most important integrating center for autonomic nervous system functions?

Each of the following areas of the central nervous system serves as an integrating center for autonomic nervous system functions EXCEPT the

All of the following are true about the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system EXCEPT which one?

Which of the following is NOT true about the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?

Which of the following is NOT true about the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?

A decrease in blood pressure is detected by _______________ in the common carotid arteries and leads to a _______________ reflex that stimulates an increase in the heart rate and force of contraction.