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AUTONOMIC NERVOURS SYSTEM

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?

a)

Control voluntary movements

b)

Control involuntary functions

c)

Regulate body temperature

d)

Control speech production

2.

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is primarily responsible for regulating:

a)

Voluntary muscle movements

b)

Heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate

c)

Reflexes and sensory perception

d)

Conscious thought and memory

3.

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for which of the following responses?

a)

Decreased heart rate and blood pressure

b)

Increased digestion and urination

c)

"Fight or flight" response, increased heart rate and blood pressure

d)

Decreased pupil size and muscle relaxation

4.

A patient is experiencing a "fight or flight" response. Which of the following would most likely be seen in this situation?

a)

Decreased blood sugar levels

b)

Increased heart rate

c)

Increased digestive activity

d)

Constriction of the pupils

5.

Which of the following is true about the parasympathetic nervous system's effect on the digestive system?

a)

It inhibits the secretion of digestive enzymes.

b)

It increases gastrointestinal motility.

c)

It decreases the flow of saliva.

d)

It reduces peristalsis in the intestines.

6.

The autonomic nervous system controls all of the following except:

a)

Breathing

b)

Muscle movement

c)

Heart rate

d)

Blood pressure

7.

Which of the following is a characteristic effect of the parasympathetic nervous system?

a)

Increased heart rate

b)

Constriction of the bronchioles

c)

Dilation of the pupils

d)

Increased blood flow to skeletal muscles