Chapter 14 Final Exam

Which of the following is an effect of sympathetic activation?

stimulation of the medial and lateral pathways associated with a general elevation in muscle tone

Which statement is true regarding the ANS?

The integrative centers for autonomic activity are located in the hypothalamus.

Activation of the parasympathetic division of the ANS results in __________.

increased motility and blood flow in the digestive tract

Which nerve carries most of the parasympathetic outflow?

vagus nerve

Regarding ANS motor control, which CNS structure(s) is/are involved in emotions, memory, and behavior?

limbic system

The sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ANS:

may work together, each controlling a stage of a complex process.

The ________ division of the autonomic nervous system is known as the "rest and digest" division.

parasympathetic

What type of neuron of the parasympathetic division exits the brain stem?

preganglionic neuron

Which is correct regarding neurotransmitter release in the sympathetic division?

Norepinephrine and epinephrine interact with adrenergic receptors in the plasma membrane.

What neurotransmitter is released by all parasympathetic neurons?

acetylcholine

Nuclei in which structure(s) control basic visceral reflex patterns?

spinal cord and brain stem