Chapter 11 (Part 1)

Question 1

SNS ______ neurons synapse with ________ neurons in the _________ or _________

Answer 1

preganglionic

postganglionic

sympathetic chain

collateral ganglia

Question 2

what role does the sympathetic chain play in communication of a SNS neuron?

Answer 2

makes it possible to control multiple targets simulatneously

Question 3

what is the advantage of reducing fluid loss from the kidneys?

Answer 3

when you lose plasma, you lose fluid, which decreases plasma volume and blood pressure

Question 4

what is the role of collateral ganglia?

Answer 4

allow for more selective regulation of target organs

Question 5

what structure allows for more selective regulation of target organs?

Answer 5

collateral ganglia

Question 6

allows for a more limited and refined regulation

Answer 6

collateral ganglia

Question 7

what process does epinephrine stimulate?

Answer 7

gluconeogenesis

Question 8

gluconeogenesis is stimulated by ?

Answer 8

epinephrine

Question 9

what NT do SNS presynaptic neurons use?

Answer 9

acetylcholine

Question 10

what NT do PNS presynaptic neurons use?

Answer 10

acetylcholine

Question 11

what NT do PNS postganglionic neurons use?

Answer 11

acetylcholine

Question 12

what NT do SNS postganglionic neurons use?

Answer 12

norepinephrine

Question 13

what does adrenergic mean?

Answer 13

adrenaline liking

Question 14

what does cholinergic mean?

Answer 14

likes acetylcholine

Question 15

fight or flight system?

Answer 15

SNS

Question 16

rest and digest system?

Answer 16

PNS

Question 17

what is responsible for the pale, frightened look and cold sweats?

Answer 17

SNS

Question 18

PNS operates more on a ___ presynaptic neuron on one or ____ postsynaptic targets

Answer 18

one

a few