Sympathetic Nervous System Quiz
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Which neurotransmitter is released by preganglionic sympathetic axons?

  • Dopamine
  • Epinephrine
  • Norepinephrine
  • Acetylcholine (ACh) (correct)
  • Which type of receptors bind to epinephrine and norepinephrine?

  • Muscarinic receptors
  • Adrenergic receptors (correct)
  • Nicotinic receptors
  • Cholinergic receptors
  • What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system in relation to blood pressure?

  • Has no effect on blood pressure
  • Decreases blood pressure by lowering the heart rate and causing vasodilation
  • Increases blood pressure by raising the rate and force of contraction of the heart and causing vasoconstriction (correct)
  • Increases blood pressure by lowering the heart rate and causing vasodilation
  • What effect do sympathetic neurons have on the bronchi?

    <p>Cause bronchodilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter causes vasodilation of the blood vessels serving skeletal muscles?

    <p>Norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What neurotransmitter is released by postganglionic sympathetic axons?

    <p>Norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the autonomic nervous system is often referred to as the 'fight or flight' division?

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

    What type of receptors bind to epinephrine and norepinephrine?

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

    What is the primary neurotransmitter released by preganglionic sympathetic axons?

    <p>Acetylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do sympathetic neurons have on blood vessels serving skeletal muscles?

    <p>Vasodilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sympathetic Nervous System

    • Acetylcholine is released by preganglionic sympathetic axons.
    • Alpha and beta receptors bind to epinephrine and norepinephrine.
    • The sympathetic nervous system increases blood pressure in response to stress.
    • Sympathetic neurons cause bronchodilation, which increases airflow to the lungs.
    • Norepinephrine causes vasodilation of the blood vessels serving skeletal muscles.
    • Norepinephrine is released by postganglionic sympathetic axons.
    • The sympathetic nervous system is often referred to as the 'fight or flight' division.
    • Alpha and beta receptors bind to epinephrine and norepinephrine.
    • Acetylcholine is the primary neurotransmitter released by preganglionic sympathetic axons.
    • Sympathetic neurons cause vasodilation of blood vessels serving skeletal muscles.

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    Test your knowledge of the sympathetic nervous system with this quiz. Explore the functions, anatomy, and neurotransmitters involved in the "fight or flight" division of the autonomic nervous system.

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