Anatomy and Physiology (bsc 2086) Exam 1 Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest Update

Anatomy and Physiology (bsc 2086) Exam 1 Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions | Latest Update


QUESTION
The autonomic division consists of two efferent neurons in series. What are these two neurons?

Answer:
1. pre-ganglionic neuron
2. post-ganglionic neuron

QUESTION
Where does the sympathetic branch exit the spinal cord?

Answer:
thoracic and lumbar regions

QUESTION
what is the length of the pre-ganglionic neuron in the sympathetic branch

Answer:
short

QUESTION
where does the parasympathetic branch exit the spinal cord?

Answer:
cranial and sacral regions

QUESTION
what is the length of the pre-ganglionic neuron in the parasympathetic branch?

Answer:
long

QUESTION
the sympathetic and parasympathetic neurons use a variety of ______________.

Answer:
neurotransmitters

, QUESTION
what neurotransmitter is emitted at the autonomic ganglion in the parasympathetic branch? what
neurotransmitter is emitted in the target ganglion

Answer:
ACh ACh

QUESTION
what neurotransmitter is emitted at the autonomic ganglion in the sympathetic branch? what
neurotransmitter is emitted in the target ganglion?

Answer:
ACh NE, E, Dopamine, NO

QUESTION
cholinergic

Answer:
synapses that use ACh

QUESTION
adrenergic

Answer:
synapses that use N.E

QUESTION
catecholamine

Answer:
epinephrine and norepinephrine released into circulation; part of the sympathetic

QUESTION
activation of nicotinic receptors is always _______________ response

Answer:
excitatory

QUESTION
Activation of muscarinic receptors can be ____________ or ______________

Answer:
excitatory inhibitory