The ________ division of the autonomic nervous system is said to function during "rest and digest."
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parasympathetic |
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Preganglionic fibers leave the CNS and then synapse on |
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ganglionic neurons. |
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During sympathetic activation, ________ occurs. |
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elevated blood glucose, elevated blood pressure, sweating, and elevated heart rate |
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A person is confronted by a dangerous dog. His heart begins to race and beat strongly, his pupils dilate, and his hairs stand up. These signs are the result of |
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the "flight or fight" response, sympathetic activation, increased levels of epinephrine in the bloodstream, and increased activity of automatic centers in the hypothalamus |
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Which of these neurotransmitters is not released at sympathetic neuroeffector junctions? |
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epinephrine |
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Nicotinic receptors |
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open chemically-gated sodium ion channels |
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The statement "Preganglionic axon terminals release acetylcholine" is |
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is true for both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system |
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Dual innervation refers to an organ receiving |
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both sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation |
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In general, autonomic tone of peripheral blood vessels increases when |
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sympathetic stimulation is increased. |
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Which of the following is essential for memory consolidation? |
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hippocampus |
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A state of unconsciousness in which an individual can be aroused by normal stimuli is |
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sleep |
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Which response is not part of sympathetic activation? |
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decreased muscle tone |
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What part of the autonomic nervous system is represented in the given image? |
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Sympathetic division |
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What is the effector of the somatic nervous system pathway? |
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skeletal muscle |
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Where are the cell bodies of the upper motor neurons located? |
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in the primary motor cortex of the cerebrum |
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How many neurons comprise the somatic nervous system pathway? |
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two |
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What are the effectors of the autonomic nervous system pathway? |
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cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands |
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Where can you find the cell bodies of the ganglionic neurons? |
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autonomic ganglia |
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Where is the integrative center for autonomic activity located? |
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hypothalamus |
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