module 15

Which division of the nervous system is associated with involuntary control of cardiac and smooth muscle and glands?

• Somatic Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The autonomic nervous system is divided into which two main divisions?

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

• Somatic and Motor

• Efferent and Afferent

• Central and Peripheral

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

• Parasympathetic

• Central Nervous System

• Sympathetic

• Peripheral Nervous System

What is the main neurotransmitter released by preganglionic fibers in the autonomic nervous system?

• Dopamine

• Norepinephrine

• Acetylcholine

• Serotonin

Which neurotransmitter is released by sympathetic postganglionic fibers?

• Acetylcholine

• GABA

• Norepinephrine

• Dopamine

Where are ganglia located in the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?

• Near the target organ

• In the central nervous system

• Close to the spinal cord

• Inside the target organ

Which organ system is NOT affected by the parasympathetic nervous system?

• Digestive system

• Cardiovascular system

• Integumentary system

• Salivary glands

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

In the autonomic nervous system, the pathway from the central nervous system to the effector involves:

• One neuron

• Two neurons

• Three neurons

• Direct brain innervation

Which of the following effects is caused by the sympathetic nervous system?

• Decreasing heart rate

• Constricting pupils

• Increasing digestive activity

• Increasing heart rate

What is the effect of parasympathetic activation on the pupils?

• Dilation

• Constriction

• No change

• Oscillation