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Peripheral nervous system quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The _____ response is known as fight or flight.
a)
parasympathetic
b)
sympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
2.
The _____part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
3.
The ____ nervous system controls unconscious activities.
a)
somatic
b)
sympathetic
c)
parasympathetic
d)
autonomic
4.

Sympathetic stimulation of the iris causes:

a)

Astigmatism

b)

Pupillary constriction

c)

Pupillary dilation

d)

Vitreous secretion

5.

During parasympathetic, when light enter the eyes, the pupils will ...... to ....... the amount of light that enter the retina.

a)

dilate , increase

b)

constrict , decrease

6.
The neurotransmitter(s) that are released during fight or flight is(are):
a)
acetylcholine only
b)
acetylcholine and norepinephrine
c)
norepinephrine only
d)
seratonin
7.
Release of epinephrine
a)
parasympathetic
b)
sympathetic
8.
A network of spinal nerves
a)
roots
b)
plexus
c)
cauda equina
d)
CNS
9.

Which is true of the parasympathetic nervous system?

a)

Short preganglionic neuron / Long postganglionic neuron

b)

Synapse near the spinal cord

c)

Long preganglionic neuron / Short postganglionic neuron

d)

Arises from C1-C6

10.

What is the location of adrenergic receptors?

a)

Effector organs of the parasympathetic

b)

Sympathetic chain ganglia

c)

Collateral ganglia

d)

Sympathetic effector organs

11.

Which neuron is adrenergic?

a)

Post-ganglionic sympathetic

b)

Pre-ganglionic sympathetic

c)

Post-ganglionic parasympathetic

d)

Pre-ganglionic parasympathetic

12.

All preganglionic neurons of the ANS are ____ neurons.

a)

Cholinergic

b)

Adrenergic