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The axon terminals of all preganglionic neurons release the chemical __________, which transmits impulses across autonomic synapses.
acetylcholine
The axon terminals of _______________ neurons release acetylcholine into their neuroeffector junctions.

A. postganglionic parasympathetic
B. postganglionic sympathetic
postganglionic parasympathetic
The only axon terminals that release norepinephrine are ____________________.
sympathetic postganglionic neurons
As you might deduce, axons whose terminals release ____________ are called cholinergic fibers.
acetylcholine (ACh)
Adrenergic fibers, on the other hand, are axons that release chiefly _____________.
norepinephrine
All preganglionic fibers and all parasympathetic postganglionic fibers are classified as _______________ fibers.
cholinergic
Postganglionic sympathetic fibers are the only fibers known definitely to be _____________.
adrenergic
The chemical transmitter presumably released only by postganglionic sympathetic fibers is ________________.
norepinephrine
Cholinergic and adrenergic responses by the same effector are ____________.

A. Antagonistic
B.Synergistic
antagonistic
Which of the following could be correctly described as a parasympathetic response:

A. An increase in the pulse rate
B. Diarrhea (resulting from increased peristalsis)
C. High blood pressure
B. Diarrhea (resulting from increased peristalsis)
The general function of the ____________ nervous system is to regulate the responses of visceral effectors in ways that tend to enable the body to expend maximal energy.

A. parasympathetic
B. sympathetic
B. sympathetic
A drug that inhibits the parasympathetic system ___________ make your mouth feel dry.

A. would
B. would not
A. would
A drug that inhibits the parasympathetic system ___________ constrict your pupils.


A. would
B. would not
B. would not
A drug that inhibits the parasympathetic system ___________ make your heart beat faster.

A. would
B. would not
A. would
A drug that inhibits the parasympathetic system ___________ tend to make you constipated.

A. would
B. would not
A. would
The parasympathetic division of the ANS has one type of ganglia:

A. What is the name of the parasympathetic ganglion?

B. Where is it located?
A. Terminal ganglia

B. Effector
The sympathetic division of the ANS has two types of ganglia:

A. Where are the sympathetic chain (vertebral) ganglia located?

B. Where are the collateral (pre-vertebral) ganglia located?
A. Sides of vertebral column

B. Anterior to the vertebral columns
If a surgeon severs the “white ramus communicans” during surgery the ____________ ___________ neurons have been cut.
preganglionic sympathetic
If a surgeon severs the “gray ramus communicans” during surgery the ____________ ___________ neurons have been cut.
postganglionic sympathetic
The ____________________ division of the ANS is also known as thoracolumbar.
sympathetic
The _____________________ division of the ANS is also known as craniosacral.
parasymapathetic
What cranial nerves contribute to the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
oculomotor (III)
facial (VII)
glossopharyngeal (IX)
vagus (X)
What cranial nerves contribute to the sympathetic division of the ANS?
oculomotor (III)
facial (VII)
glossopharyngeal (IX)
vagus (X)
What spinal nerves contribute to the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
S2-S4
What spinal nerves contribute to the sympathetic division of the ANS?
T1-L2
Which division of the ANS has a general effect on the entire body at one time?
Sympathetic division
The _________________ division of the ANS is responsible for the rest and repose (maintenance) response of the body.
parasympathetic division
The ________________ division of the ANS is responsible for the fight or flight (maximal energy expenditure) response of the body.
sympathetic division
Which division will have relatively LONG pre-ganglionic neurons?
parasympathetic division
Which division will have relatively SHORT pre-ganglionic neuron?
sympathetic division
Which division will have relatively long post-ganglionic neurons?
sympathetic division
Which division will have relatively short post-ganglionic neurons?
parasympathetic division
The major control center for both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ANS is the ______________ of the brain.
hypothalamus