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Set 11 The Nervous System Autonomic And Motor Systems

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Question 1

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Preganglionic and postganglionic sympathetic neurons are anatomically arranged in what three patterns?

A) visceral, systemic, and cardiovascular
B) sympathetic chains, those that innervate the adrenal medulla, and collateral ganglia
C) sympathetic, parasympathetic, and involuntary nervous systems
D) alpha, gamma, and beta cells
E) nicotinic ganglia, adrenergic ganglia, and cholinergic ganglia

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Question 2

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At rest, what is the relative contribution of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems to the regulation of homeostasis?

A) Only the parasympathetic system is active.
B) Only the sympathetic system is active.
C) Both systems are active but the parasympathetic predominates.
D) Both systems are active but the sympathetic predominates.
E) Neither system is active.

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Question 3

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Which of the following is indicative of the relative release of catecholamines from the adrenal medulla?

A) 80% epinephrine : 20% dopamine
B) 100% acetylcholine
C) 80% norepinephrine : 20% dopamine
D) 80% norepinephrine : 20% epinephrine
E) 80% epinephrine : 20% norepinephrine

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