Sympathetic Nervous System Functions Quiz

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What is the physiological effect of the sympathetic nervous system related to heart rate?

  • Tachycardia (correct)
  • Miosis
  • Hypertension
  • Bradycardia

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

  • Bradycardia (correct)
  • Bronchoconstriction
  • Tachycardia
  • Hyperglycemia

What is a common physiological effect of the sympathetic nervous system on the eyes?

  • Mydriasis (correct)
  • Lacrimation
  • Accommodation
  • Miosis

In terms of energy mobilization, which system expends energy?

<p>Sympathetic nervous system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system is mainly responsible for bronchoconstriction and broncho-secretion?

<p>Parasympathetic nervous system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain controls the sympathetic nervous system?

<p>Posterolateral hypothalamus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the enzyme responsible for removing acetylcholine from the synaptic cleft?

<p>Acetylcholineesterase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which receptor type is activated by a mushroom-derived toxin called muscarine?

<p>Muscarinic receptors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are nicotinic acetylcholine receptors predominantly found?

<p>Skeletal muscle cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of neurons possess both muscarinic and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors?

<p>Parasympathetic preganglionic neurons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following effects can be produced by muscarinic acetylcholine receptors?

<p>Both excitatory and inhibitory effects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an anticholinesterase drug is administered, what do you think would happen to the transmission across the synapse?

<p>Increase transmission across the synapse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when action potentials result in the release of neurotransmitters?

<p>Neurotransmitter diffuses across the synapse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function may a neurotransmitter receptor fulfill after binding to a neurotransmitter?

<p>Initiate a series of biochemical events in the postsynaptic cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the Somatic Nervous System?

<p>Conscious perception and control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which division of the nervous system is responsible for controlling processes unconsciously?

<p>Autonomic Nervous System (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of an inhibitory neurotransmitter on the postsynaptic cell?

<p>Hyperpolarization (IPSP) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do neurotransmitter molecules typically get removed from the synapse?

<p>They are reabsorbed by the presynaptic neuron (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the neurotransmitter used in all Somatic Nervous System nerve endings?

<p>Acetylcholine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system controls reflexes?

<p>Central Nervous System (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the cell bodies of the Autonomic Nervous System located?

<p>In autonomic ganglia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle does the Somatic Nervous System innervate?

<p>Skeletal muscle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Parasympathetic division of the Autonomic Nervous System on heart rate?

<p>Decreases heart rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the nervous system do pre-ganglionic neurons lead to post-ganglionic neurons?

<p>Autonomic Nervous System (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of receptors on the presynaptic membrane?

<p>Inhibitory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in adrenergic neurotransmission?

<p>Adrenaline (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of autoreceptors in adrenergic neurotransmission?

<p>Inhibit neurotransmitter release (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of receptors is involved in the Adrenergic Synapse?

<p>Adrenergic receptors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major classes of adrenergic receptors?

<p>Alpha and Beta (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the action of adrenergic neurotransmission terminated?

<p>By enzymes like COMT and MAO (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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