APEX- ANS A&P Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
Most CNS neurons are _______?
Correct Answer
multipolar
Question 2
The IML (intermediolateral) nucleus lies
Correct Answer
Rexid Lamina 7
Question 3
The autonomic system has three major divisions:
Correct Answer
Sympathetic (SNS)
Parasympathetic (PNS)
Enteric nervous system
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,Question 4
Cranial nerve 9 originates from
Correct Answer
Inferior salivatory nucleus
Question 5
When referring to Horner syndrome, unintentional block of the stellate ganglion, any
sign that is ___________________ is incorrect?
Correct Answer
contralateral - the signs are ipsilateral - all on the same side
Question 6
The cell bodies of the sympathetic afferent fibers are in the?
Correct Answer
Dorsal root ganglia
Question 7
Dysregulation of the ANS is the basis of or secondary response to many diseases
including:
Correct Answer
HTN
DM
Orthostatic hypotension
Parkinson's Disease
Stroke
Sleep Disorders
Question 8
Which 3 structures compromise the brainstem
Correct Answer
Medulla, Pons, midbrain (mesencephalon)
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, Question 9
Functionally, the nervous system can be divided into:
Correct Answer
somatic and visceral divisions
(Visceral) is synonymous w/ autonomic nervous system
Question 10
The sympathetic nervous system is also known as the?
Correct Answer
thoracolumbar division
Question 11
Which neurotransmitter is released from the postganglionic parasympathetic
varicosities?
Correct Answer
Acetylcholine "parasympathetic neurotransmitter"
Question 12
Inferior hypogastric plexus is also known as the
Correct Answer
pelvic plexus
Question 13
The five motor branches of the facial nerve (mneumonic)
Correct Answer
The Zebra Bit My Cat
Temporal, Zygomatic, Buccal, Mandibular, Cervical
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Answers
Question 1
Most CNS neurons are _______?
Correct Answer
multipolar
Question 2
The IML (intermediolateral) nucleus lies
Correct Answer
Rexid Lamina 7
Question 3
The autonomic system has three major divisions:
Correct Answer
Sympathetic (SNS)
Parasympathetic (PNS)
Enteric nervous system
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,Question 4
Cranial nerve 9 originates from
Correct Answer
Inferior salivatory nucleus
Question 5
When referring to Horner syndrome, unintentional block of the stellate ganglion, any
sign that is ___________________ is incorrect?
Correct Answer
contralateral - the signs are ipsilateral - all on the same side
Question 6
The cell bodies of the sympathetic afferent fibers are in the?
Correct Answer
Dorsal root ganglia
Question 7
Dysregulation of the ANS is the basis of or secondary response to many diseases
including:
Correct Answer
HTN
DM
Orthostatic hypotension
Parkinson's Disease
Stroke
Sleep Disorders
Question 8
Which 3 structures compromise the brainstem
Correct Answer
Medulla, Pons, midbrain (mesencephalon)
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, Question 9
Functionally, the nervous system can be divided into:
Correct Answer
somatic and visceral divisions
(Visceral) is synonymous w/ autonomic nervous system
Question 10
The sympathetic nervous system is also known as the?
Correct Answer
thoracolumbar division
Question 11
Which neurotransmitter is released from the postganglionic parasympathetic
varicosities?
Correct Answer
Acetylcholine "parasympathetic neurotransmitter"
Question 12
Inferior hypogastric plexus is also known as the
Correct Answer
pelvic plexus
Question 13
The five motor branches of the facial nerve (mneumonic)
Correct Answer
The Zebra Bit My Cat
Temporal, Zygomatic, Buccal, Mandibular, Cervical
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