Autonomic Nervous System - Anatomy and Physiology | Biology+

Course

Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 1: The Human Organism

Set 2: The Chemical Basis of Life

Set 3: Cell Structures and Their Functions

Set 4: Tissues, Glands, and Membranes

Set 5: Integumentary System

Set 6: Histology and Physiology of Bones

Set 7: Anatomy of Bones and Joints

Set 8: Histology and Physiology of Muscles

Set 9: Gross Anatomy and Functions of Skeletal Muscles

Set 10: Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Set 11: Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

Set 12: Integration of Nervous System Functions

Set 13: Special Senses

Set 14: Autonomic Nervous System

Set 15: Endocrine System

Set 17: The Heart

Set 18: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Set 19: Lymphatic System and Immunity

Set 20: Respiratory System

Set 21: Digestive System

Set 22: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Set 23: Urinary System and Body Fluids

Set 24: Reproductive System

Set 25: Development and Genetics

Set 14 Autonomic Nervous System

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Set 14 Autonomic Nervous System

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following differences between the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system is incorrect?

A) CNS - one neuron to effector; ANS - two neurons to effector
B) CNS - innervates skeletal muscle; ANS - innervates smooth and cardiac muscles and glands
C) CNS - axons myelinated; ANS - preganglionic axons myelinated, postganglionic axons unmyelinated
D) CNS - always excitatory; ANS - always inhibitory

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

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The _______________ neuron runs from the CNS and the autonomic ganglion.

A) Somatic motor
B) Postganglionic
C) Preganglionic
D) Sensory

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following is NOT a division of the autonomic nervous system?

A) Enteric nervous system
B) Somatic nervous system
C) Sympathetic nervous system
D) Parasympathetic nervous system

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