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What are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
What are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
- Sympathetic and parasympathetic (correct)
- Intramural and terminal
- Thoracolumbar and cranial
- Preganglionic and postganglionic
Where do sympathetic signals originate from in the thoracolumbar system?
Where do sympathetic signals originate from in the thoracolumbar system?
- Intramural ganglia
- Celiac and superior mesenteric ganglia
- Collateral ganglia
- Thoracic and superior lumbar nerves (correct)
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
- Parasympathetic division
- Sympathetic division (correct)
- Intramural ganglia
- Terminal ganglia
Where does a preganglionic fiber lead to in the parasympathetic division?
Where does a preganglionic fiber lead to in the parasympathetic division?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system gets a direct connection from preganglionic fibers to release molecules?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system gets a direct connection from preganglionic fibers to release molecules?
Where do postganglionic fibers in the parasympathetic division tend to be located?
Where do postganglionic fibers in the parasympathetic division tend to be located?
What is the second signaling molecule in the adrenergic synapse?
What is the second signaling molecule in the adrenergic synapse?
In the cholinergic synapse, which type of receptor does acetylcholine act on?
In the cholinergic synapse, which type of receptor does acetylcholine act on?
Which branch of the autonomic system has baroreceptors to react to a stretch stimuli in the aorta and carotid arteries?
Which branch of the autonomic system has baroreceptors to react to a stretch stimuli in the aorta and carotid arteries?
In the autonomic reflexes, what is the conscious perception of autonomic sensation known as?
In the autonomic reflexes, what is the conscious perception of autonomic sensation known as?
What would be the heart rate without the parasympathetic signal to slow it down?
What would be the heart rate without the parasympathetic signal to slow it down?
What type of reflex is completely peripheral and has the synapse in the ganglia?
What type of reflex is completely peripheral and has the synapse in the ganglia?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus?
Which part of the brain is responsible for emotion and memory function?
Which part of the brain is responsible for emotion and memory function?
What effect does nicotine have on the autonomic nervous system?
What effect does nicotine have on the autonomic nervous system?
Which drugs enhance adrenergic function by binding to receptors, increasing norepinephrine production and release, and/or blocking removal of norepinephrine?
Which drugs enhance adrenergic function by binding to receptors, increasing norepinephrine production and release, and/or blocking removal of norepinephrine?
Which statement about somatic reflexes is FALSE?
Which statement about somatic reflexes is FALSE?
What is the role of the medial forebrain bundle and dorsal longitudinal fasciculus in the context of the hypothalamus?
What is the role of the medial forebrain bundle and dorsal longitudinal fasciculus in the context of the hypothalamus?
