nervous system overviewOnline version nervous system by kenneth thomas 1 Which area of the brain controls heart rate and blood pressure? a medula b pons c midbrain d cerebrum 2 which area of the brain controls homeostasis a pituitary b medulla c pons d cerebellum 3 which area of the brain is focused primarily on motor control? a cerebellum b cerebrum c medulla d pons 4 which area of the brain controls temperature regulation? a mesencephalon b forebrain c hindbrain d cerebellum 5 the neurotransmitter utilize by short perganglionic fibers in the sympathetic nervous system is a acetylcholine b epinephrine c norepinephrine d serotonin 6 the neurotransmitter utilized by long post ganglionic fibers in the sympathetic nervous system is a epinephrine b acetylcholine c serotonin d dopamine 7 the middle sympthetic chain ganglion recieves input from ______and innervates the _______ a C4 and 5 and Thyroid b C2 and 3 and Thyroid c C4 and 5 and Intestines d C2 and 3 and Intestines 8 information from the baroreceptors in the cartid sinus travel through cranial nerve_________ a CN X b CN IX c CN VIII d CN XI 9 messages to the glands of salivation traveling through cn 7 must pass through... a Geniculate Nucleus b Inferior salvitory nucleus c the parotid gland first d nucleus of edinger westfall 10 cranial nerve 9 supplies the a parotid gland b salivary glands c lacrimal glands d muscles of the larynx 11 cranial nerve 3 is responsible for a pupil constriction b pupil dialation c facial expression d salivation 12 regardless of fiber type, parasympthetic nerves use __________ as a neurotransmitter a acetocholine b epinephrine c norepinephrine d serotonin 13 the autonomic system responsible for relaxation is the_______ a sympathetic b parasympathetic 14 Spinal nerves responsible for bowel and bladder control include: a S2,3,4 b S1,2,3 c S3,4,5 d L5,S1,S2 15 Primary cranial nerves contributing to parasympathetic activity include: a 3,7,9,10 b 3,6,8,9 c 3,7,11,12 d 10,11,12 16 The sympathetic and parasympathetic systems comprise the autonomic nervous system which conducts activities that: a require no thought to perform b are functions of the higher brain c are consciously controlled d are not vital to life
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