WorksheetsAutonomic Nervous System
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 14mins
The autonomic nervous system is a branch of your ... nervous system.
central
peripheral
What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
central and peripheral
parasympathetic and sympathetic
brain and spinal cord
nerves and ganglia
The parasympathetic division is responsible for...
fight
flight
stress
relaxation
The sympathetic division is responsible for...
stress
relaxation
digestion
resting
Which one coordinates the inner organs?
somatic nervous system
autonomic nervous system
They relax airways allowing you to increase respiration.
sympathetic nerves
parasympathetic nerves
They dilate pupils allowing for close sight to anticipate and attack from a predator/foe.
sympathetic nerves
parasympathetic nerves
They stimulate the activity of the intestines promoting digestion.
sympathetic nerves
parasympathetic nerves
They slow heartbeat.
sympathetic nerves
parasympathetic nerves
They stimulate salivation.
sympathetic nerves
parasympathetic nerves
If you just ate a big meal.
sympathetic
parasympathetic
Laying in a hammock reading a book at the beach.
sympathetic
parasympathetic
Experiencing a broken bone while landing a gymnastic flip the wrong way.
sympathetic
parasympathetic
If Jessica accidentally touches the stove while cooking and she immediately pulls her hand back, this is an example of the autonomic nervous system.
True
False
Alexa is presenting a project in front of her class. She starts sweating and her heart rate increases. This is an example of the autonomic nervous system, sympathetic division.
True
False
Which is true of the sympathetic nervous system?
Short preganglionic neuron / Long postganglionic neuron, Ach and NE neurotransmitters
Long preganglionic neuron / Short postganglionic neuron, NE neurotransmitters
Which is true of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Short preganglionic neuron / Long postganglionic neuron, Ach and NE neurotransmitters
Long preganglionic neuron / Short postganglionic neuron, NE neurotransmitters
Term describes most vital organs receiving instructions from both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
fight and flight
dual innervation
efferent and afferent
rest and digest
Which of the following is a adrenergic neuron?
preganglionic parasympathetic
preganglionic sympathetic
postganglionic parasympathetic
postganglionic sympathetic
Which of the following have muscarinic receptors?
parasympathetic postganglionic neurons
sympathetic postganglionic neurons
organs receiving parasympathetic stimulation
sweat glands receiving sympathetic stimulation
organs receiving sympathetic stimulation
Which fibers are myelinated?
parasympathetic preganglionic
sympathetic preganglionic
parasympathetic postganglionic
sympathetic postganglionic
