The Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems Quiz

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What neurotransmitter does the somatic nervous system utilize?

Norepinephrine (NE)

Acetylcholine (ACh) (correct)

Dopamine

Serotonin

What is the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Decreased saliva production

Dilated bronchial tubes

Increased heart rate

Decreased heart rate (correct)

What is typically released at the sympathetic neuroeffector junction?

Acetylcholine (ACh)

Dopamine

Serotonin

Norepinephrine (NE) (correct)

Where are the adrenergic receptors located and what actions do they have?

Most arteries and veins - Vasoconstriction Signup and view all the answers

What neurotransmitter does the autonomic nervous system release?

Acetylcholine Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the somatic nervous system?

Nerves to skeletal muscles Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on salivary production?

Decreases Signup and view all the answers

Where are B1 adrenergic receptors located and what action do they have?

Heart, Increase in rate, force of contraction Signup and view all the answers

What spectrum of action do B2 adrenergic receptors have in the lungs?

Bronchodilation Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system on heart rate?

Decreases Signup and view all the answers

What neurotransmitter does the somatic nervous system utilize?

Acetylcholine Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the sympathetic nervous system on urinary output?

Decreases Signup and view all the answers

The Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What neurotransmitter does the somatic nervous system utilize?

What is the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system?

What is typically released at the sympathetic neuroeffector junction?

Where are the adrenergic receptors located and what actions do they have?

What neurotransmitter does the autonomic nervous system release?

What is the purpose of the somatic nervous system?

What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on salivary production?

Where are B1 adrenergic receptors located and what action do they have?

What spectrum of action do B2 adrenergic receptors have in the lungs?

What is the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system on heart rate?

What neurotransmitter does the somatic nervous system utilize?

What is the effect of the sympathetic nervous system on urinary output?

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