Pre 6 ANS 1

Which of the following components of the nervous system has a short preganglionic fiber, and long post-ganglionic fiber?

A. ANS
B. Parasympathetic Nervous System
C. Sympathetic Nervous System
D. Somatic Nervous System


The neurotransmitter at adrenergic nerve endings is

A. acetylcholine.
B. norepinephrine.


The neurotransmitter at SNS ganglia is

A. acteylcholine.
B. dopamine.
C. norepinephrine.
D. substance P.


The recptor types occupied by norepinephrine include

A. alpha.
B. beta.
C. muscarinic.
D. nicotinic.
E. 1 and 2


Your patient is scheduled for a dilated eye exam. She is given atropine-like eye drops to dilate the pupils. You should teach her to

1. avoid driving and hazardous activities until she regains ability to focus.
2. take her heart rate every hour for two days.
3. suck on ice chips to ensure hydration.
4. take a laxative for the next two days to prevent constipation.


Which of the following components of the nervous system is specifically responsible for "fight or flight" responses?

A. ANS
B. Parasympathetic Nervous System
C. Sympathetic Nervous System
D. Somatic Nervous System


The neurotransmitter at cholinergic nerve endings is

A. acetylcholine.
B. norepinephrine.


The neurotransmitter at PNS ganglia is

A. acteylcholine.
B. dopamine.
C. norepinephrine.
D. substance P.


The recptor types occupied by acetylcholine include

A. alpha.
B. beta.
C. muscarinic.
D. nicotinic.
E. 3 and 4


Thanks Lily for the extra questions, we appreciate it!!!

Which of the following components of the nervous system is specifically responsible for vegitative, resting functions?

A. ANS
B. Parasympathetic Nervous System
C. Sympathetic Nervous System
D. Somatic Nervous System
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Norepinephrine is inactivated by MAO and COMT. What do you expect would happen if you blocked these two enzymes?

A. less SNS activity
B. more SNS activity
C. nothing would happen as there are other ways to break down norepinephrine.



The recptor types occupied by norepinephrine include

A. alpha.
B. beta.
C. muscarinic.
D. nicotinic.
E. 1 and 2