Chapter 15: Autonomic Nervous System

Question 1

Voluntary movements involve the ___________

Answer 1

cerebrum

Question 2

Reflexive movements involve the ______ & _______

Answer 2

brainstem, spinal cord

Question 3

The autonomic nervous system is also called the _________ or the __________

Answer 3

autonomic motor / visceral motor system

Question 4

The ANS functions to ____________

Answer 4

maintain homeostasis

Question 5

Which cranial nerves convey parasympathetic signals?

Answer 5

3 = oculomotor

7 = facial

9 = glossopharyngeal

10 = vagus

Question 6

Cells that release ACh are ________ neurons

Answer 6

Cholinergic

Question 7

Cells that release Epinephrine are _______ neurons

Answer 7

Adrenergic

Question 8

What are the 2 types of Cholinergic receptors?

Answer 8

• nicotinic

- muscarinic

Question 9

What are the 2 types of Adrenergic receptors?

Answer 9

alpha

beta

Question 10

Visceral reflexes (ie maintaining blood pressure) is mediated by __________

Answer 10

brainstem nuclei

Question 11

Some ANS reflexes (such as defecation, urination) are mediated by ___________

Answer 11

the spinal cord

Question 12

Which division of the ANS is responsible or “fight or flight?”

Answer 12

sympathetic

Question 13

Which division of the ANS is responsible for “rest and digest?”

Answer 13

parasympathetic