Functions of ANS

Question 1

What organ does the Parasympathetic NS have no effect on

Answer 1

Liver

Question 2

True or False, The Adrenal Medulla is targeted by the Parasympathetic N.S

Answer 2

False

Question 3

True or False, The Adipose Tissue is targeted by the Parasympathetic N.S

Answer 3

False

Question 4

True or False, The Sweat glands are targeted by the Parasympathetic N.S

Answer 4

False

Question 5

True or False, Ejaculation is targeted by the Sympathetic N.S and an Erection is targeted by the Parasympathetic

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The Parasympathetic NS causes dilation of the arterioles in which glands of the body

Answer 6

Salivary Glands

Question 7

True or False, The Sympathetic NS usually causes contraction in alpha cells or organs

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True or False, The Sympathetic NS causes an increase in Heart Rate

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or false the Parasympathetic NS is responsible for the Contraction of the detrusor muscle
Relaxation of the sphincter
Promotes the Micturition Reflex

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or false the Sympathetic NS is responsible for the 
Increased secretion & motility
Increased secretion & motility
Relaxation
Promotes the Defaecation Reflex

Answer 10

False

Question 11

True or false the Sympathetic NS is responsible for the Accommodation Reflex

Answer 11

False

Question 12

True or False, the the Sympathetic NS is responsible for the Bronchodilation of the lungs

Answer 12

True

Question 13

True or False Sympathetic NS causes Scanty, thick, mucus secretion

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Which system is responsible for the Fight or Flight response

Answer 14

Sympathetic NS

Question 15

Which system is responsible for the Control of restorative/

vegetative/housing responses

Answer 15

Parasympathetic NS

Question 16

Which system is active during rest and feeding

Answer 16

Parasympathetic NS

Question 17

The two divisions of the ANS tend to operate ________ in those tissues/organs that are dually innervated

Answer 17

antagonistically

Question 18

Which tissues do not receive dual innervation

Answer 18

Adrenal medulla,
Pilomotor muscles,
Radial muscles of the iris,
Skin & blood vessels

Question 19

The term given for the Simultaneous stimulation of both divisions resulting in an increased effect

Answer 19

Synergism

Question 20

What process is affected by synergism

Answer 20

salivation,
secretion by other exocrine glands of the gut,
copulation

Question 21

True or False, Where there is dual innervation, both divisions usually operate concomitantly to antagonize each other

Answer 21

False