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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling skeletal muscles?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling skeletal muscles?
- Autonomic
- Parasympathetic
- Sympathetic
- Somatic (correct)
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is associated with 'fight or flight' response?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is associated with 'fight or flight' response?
- Sympathetic (correct)
- Somatic
- Parasympathetic
- Autonomic
Where does the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system originate from?
Where does the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system originate from?
- Lumbar spine
- Thoracolumbar system (correct)
- Cervical spine
- Sacral spine
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for 'rest and digest' activities?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for 'rest and digest' activities?
Which activity is typically associated with the sympathetic response of the autonomic nervous system?
Which activity is typically associated with the sympathetic response of the autonomic nervous system?
Where are the collateral ganglia, associated with the enteric nervous system, located in relation to the target effectors?
Where are the collateral ganglia, associated with the enteric nervous system, located in relation to the target effectors?
What type of fibers run to intramural ganglia?
What type of fibers run to intramural ganglia?
Which cranial nerve carries fibers to control pupil size?
Which cranial nerve carries fibers to control pupil size?
Which receptors are activated by acetylcholine in the cholinergic system?
Which receptors are activated by acetylcholine in the cholinergic system?
What does the term 'nor' in adrenergic receptors refer to?
What does the term 'nor' in adrenergic receptors refer to?
Where are neurotransmitters housed in the autonomic nervous system?
Where are neurotransmitters housed in the autonomic nervous system?
Which system exerts much more control than the other system in maintaining homeostasis for some organs?
Which system exerts much more control than the other system in maintaining homeostasis for some organs?
What term is used to describe the increase in blood pressure and heart rate when a person stands up and changes the altitude of the head?
What term is used to describe the increase in blood pressure and heart rate when a person stands up and changes the altitude of the head?
Which part of the brain is involved in controlling autonomic and endocrine function?
Which part of the brain is involved in controlling autonomic and endocrine function?
What is the main effect of smoking on blood vessels?
What is the main effect of smoking on blood vessels?
What category do Phenylephrine, cocaine, and caffeine fall into in terms of their effects on the autonomic nervous system?
What category do Phenylephrine, cocaine, and caffeine fall into in terms of their effects on the autonomic nervous system?
Which part of the limbic lobe is involved in influencing the hypothalamus based on emotional states?
Which part of the limbic lobe is involved in influencing the hypothalamus based on emotional states?
What is an example of a referred pain location included in the referred pain chart mentioned in the text book?
What is an example of a referred pain location included in the referred pain chart mentioned in the text book?
