Autonomic Nervous System Overview Quiz

Where are the cell bodies of preganglionic neurons located in the sympathetic division?

The parasympathetic division is generally faster than the sympathetic division.

What are the two major types of sympathetic ganglia?

The ______ division of the autonomic nervous system contains preganglionic neurons in the nuclei of four cranial nerves (III, VII, IX and X) in the brain stem.

Match the following autonomic ganglia types with their descriptions:

The [BLANK] nervous system operates largely without conscious control.

Somatic motor neurons synapse directly with skeletal muscle.

Match the following neurotransmitters with their respective release locations:

What are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the autonomic nervous system?

Sensory receptors called [BLANK] monitor conditions in the internal environment.

All sympathetic postganglionic neurons release acetylcholine.

Explain the difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems in terms of their effector organs.

What are the possible pathways for an axon in the sympathetic division?

The sympathetic division is responsible for 'fight-or-flight' responses.

What is the function of prevertebral ganglia in the sympathetic nervous system?

The cell bodies of sympathetic preganglionic neurons are located in the ______ of the spinal cord.

Match the following autonomic plexuses with their corresponding location:

Which of the following statements about the parasympathetic division is TRUE?

The paired sympathetic trunk ganglia are located posterior to the vertebral column.

What is the role of the adrenal medullae in the sympathetic nervous system?

Which neurotransmitter is released by cholinergic neurons?

Adrenergic neurons release acetylcholine.

What are the two main types of cholinergic receptors?

The activation of nicotinic receptors on skeletal muscle fibers leads to ______ of the muscle.

Match the following receptor types with their primary location:

Muscarinic receptors are only found in parasympathetic nervous system.

What is the main effect of activating muscarinic receptors on blood vessels in skeletal muscle?

Which of the following is NOT a major location of nicotinic receptors?

What is the primary neurotransmitter released by preganglionic neurons in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?

Parasympathetic preganglionic neurons have longer axons than sympathetic preganglionic neurons.

What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Parasympathetic postganglionic neurons release ______, which is excitatory and stimulates target organs.

Match the following characteristics with their respective divisions of the autonomic nervous system:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Describe the difference in axon length between sympathetic and parasympathetic preganglionic neurons.

The parasympathetic nervous system is primarily involved in stimulating digestion and slowing heart rate.

Which of the following is NOT a location where α1 receptors are found?

Activation of α2 receptors on pancreatic islet beta cells leads to an increase in insulin secretion.

What is the primary effect of activating α1 receptors on smooth muscle fibers of blood vessels?

Activation of β2 receptors on smooth muscle fibers of certain blood vessels results in ______.

Match the following adrenergic receptor subtypes with their primary effects:

Which of the following is a primary effect of activating β1 receptors?

Activation of α1 receptors on sweat glands increases sweating.

What is the primary effect of activating β2 receptors on the bronchioles of the lungs?