Autonomic Nervous System Quiz

Which system is part of the peripheral nervous system and controls some muscles within the body?

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

Which system has a two-neuron chain from the CNS to effector organs?

• Somatic nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response?

• Sympathetic division

• Parasympathetic division

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is associated with the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord?

• Sympathetic division

• Parasympathetic division

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is associated with the sacral region of the spinal cord?

• Sympathetic division

• Parasympathetic division

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

What is the effect of the parasympathetic division on the gastrointestinal tract?

• It decreases activity

• It increases activity

• It has no effect

• It stops activity

What is the effect of the parasympathetic division on the pupils?

• They dilate

• They constrict

• They remain unchanged

• They fluctuate

Which nerves are involved in stimulating the parotid salivary glands?

• Oculomotor nerves

• Facial nerves

• Glossopharyngeal nerves

• Vagus nerves

Which of the following is a function of the sympathetic nervous system during vigorous physical activity?

• Constricts bronchioles

• Dilates bronchioles

• Decreases heart rate

• Increases saliva production

The peripheral nervous system is divided into what two main parts?

• Central and Autonomic

• Somatic and Autonomic

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

• Sensory and Motor