Autonomic Nervous System Quiz

Which of the following accurately describes the organization of the nervous system?

Which of the following is a function of the parasympathetic system?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?

Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

What is the connective tissue wrapping found between the fascicles and binding all the fascicles together in a peripheral nerve?

Which structure does the axon of the lower motor neuron pass through to reach the target organs?

Where is the cell body of the afferent axon located?

Which rootlets form the ventral and dorsal roots of the spinal nerve?

Which primary ramus provides motor innervation to the muscles of the trunk and abdomen at the thoracic level?

Which nerves are responsible for transmitting sensory information from the abdominal viscera?

Where do somatic and visceral synapses occur in the spinal cord?

What is referred pain?

What is the purpose of knowing the dermatome pattern?

Which of the following accurately describes the pathway of postganglionic fibers in the sympathetic nervous system?

Where do the preganglionic cell bodies of the parasympathetic system originate?

What does the sympathetic system primarily do?

What is the function of the parasympathetic system?

Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the innervation of smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, certain glands, and other visceral organs?

What is the main difference between the autonomic system and the voluntary motor system in terms of nerve fibers?

Where are the cell bodies of the preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic system located?

Which of the following is NOT a possible path for preganglionic fibers in the sympathetic system?