The Autonomic Nervous System Quiz
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The Autonomic Nervous System Quiz

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Which division of the peripheral nervous system does the autonomic nervous system belong to?

  • Somatic nervous system
  • Parasympathetic nervous system
  • Sympathetic nervous system (correct)
  • Enteric nervous system

    • What is the meaning of the word 'autonomic' based on its Latin roots?

  • Self-governing (correct)
  • Self-sustaining
  • Self-regulating
  • Self-sufficient

    • Which symptoms experienced by the student are controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

  • Rapid heart rate, dry mouth, and increased sweating (correct)
  • Nervous chatter, tension, and excitement
  • Clear thinking, confidence, and relief
  • Slow breathing, relaxed muscles, and improved concentration

    • What effect does focusing on transferring knowledge from the brain to paper have on the symptoms experienced by the student?

    <p>Causes the symptoms to disappear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Directing most of its output to the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Functioning differently from the parasympathetic division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the autonomic nervous system regulate?

    <p>Involuntary bodily functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurons are the main input and output components of the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Preganglionic and postganglionic neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does neural crest tissue play in the development of autonomic motor pathways?

    <p>Formation of the peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do neural crest cells develop into during the formation of autonomic motor pathways?

    <p>Postganglionic neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do ventrolateral tube cells become preganglionic neurons during the development of autonomic motor pathways?

    <p>Cranial and caudal ends of the gut tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the migrating crest cells form two distinct populations of developing neurons during the formation of autonomic motor pathways?

    <p>Central region of the embryo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the initial neuronal relationship between the neural tube cell, the migrating crest cell, and smooth muscle and gland cells in the developing gut wall arise?

    <p>Cranial and sacral regions of the developing central nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the neuronal pattern establish in the craniosacral outflow to the gut tube during the development of autonomic motor pathways?

    <p>Parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the migrating neural crest cells establish connections with the developing smooth muscle cells in the walls of the blood vessels during the formation of autonomic motor pathways?

    <p>Thoracic and upper lumbar regions of the developing central nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the nervous system usually operates without conscious control?

    <p>Enteric division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the CNS regulates the autonomic nervous system?

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

    Which type of muscle does the ANS regulate?

    <p>Smooth muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of responses are the basis for polygraph tests?

    <p>Autonomic responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neurons convey input from somatic and special senses?

    <p>Somatic sensory neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neurons innervate skeletal muscles?

    <p>Somatic motor neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do autonomic sensory neurons convey information about?

    <p>Degree of stretch in visceral organs and blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system influences reflexive and voluntary movements of the musculoskeletal system?

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

    Which type of muscles become paralyzed when stimulation ceases?

    <p>Skeletal muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main input to the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Autonomic sensory neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the CNS regulates the ANS with distinct structural and functional differences from the somatic nervous system?

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

    Which division of the ANS has different structures, functions, and neurotransmitters?

    <p>Parasympathetic division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of autonomic neurons?

    <p>They are associated with interoceptors, such as chemoreceptors and mechanoreceptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many motor neurons are involved in autonomic motor pathways?

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

    Where is the cell body of the preganglionic neuron located?

    <p>In the CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of axon does the postganglionic neuron have?

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

    In some autonomic pathways, where does the preganglionic neuron extend to?

    <p>Specialized cells of the adrenal medullae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What neurotransmitters do autonomic motor neurons release?

    <p>Acetylcholine (ACh) or norepinephrine (NE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many divisions are there in the autonomic nervous system?

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

    What is the function of sympathetic activities?

    <p>Prepare the body for emergency situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the heart rate during a stress response?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the majority of the output of the sympathetic division directed?

    <p>Smooth muscle of blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is part of the body's response to stress?

    <p>Release of glucose from the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Autonomic Nervous System Anatomy and Function

    • Autonomic neurons are associated with interoceptors, such as chemoreceptors and mechanoreceptors.
    • Autonomic motor pathways consist of two motor neurons in series.
    • The first neuron is the preganglionic neuron with its cell body in the CNS, and its myelinated axon extending to an autonomic ganglion.
    • The second neuron is the postganglionic neuron with its cell body in the autonomic ganglion and an unmyelinated axon extending to the effector.
    • In some autonomic pathways, the preganglionic neuron extends to specialized cells of the adrenal medullae called chromaffin cells.
    • Autonomic motor neurons release either acetylcholine (ACh) or norepinephrine (NE).
    • Sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system.
    • Most organs have dual innervation, receiving impulses from both sympathetic and parasympathetic neurons.
    • Sympathetic activities prepare the body for emergency situations, resulting in increased alertness and enhanced metabolic activities.
    • Responses to stress include rapid heart rate, faster breathing rate, and dilation of blood vessels to organs involved in combating stress.
    • The majority of the output of the sympathetic division is directed at the smooth muscle of blood vessels.
    • The release of glucose from the liver is part of the body's response to stress.

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    Test your knowledge of the autonomic nervous system with this quiz on its anatomy and function. Explore the organization of autonomic motor pathways, neurotransmitter release, sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, and the physiological responses to stress.

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