Sympathetic Nervous System Practice Problems

The primary function of the sympathetic nervous system is to trigger the body's fight or flight response. Which of the following is a result of sympathetic activation?

Sympathetic tone and parasympathetic tone refer to the ongoing background activity of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system, respectively. Sympathetic tone increases:

The following are the expected results of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system, except:

The axons of the preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system that exit the spinal cord through the anterior rami of spinal nerves are called:

Where can the collateral ganglia be found among the options below?

What is the primary purpose of increased perspiration during the activation of the sympathetic nervous system?

The increased heart rate during the sympathetic nervous system activation ensures the promotion of which of the following functions?

During activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which organ is stimulated, leading to the release of glucose and providing a rapid source of energy to meet the heightened demands of the body?

In an extreme stress scenario which of the following organs will be inhibited by the sympathetic nervous system:

In patients diagnosed with Horner syndrome, they will present with partial ptosis, miosis, and anhidrosis of the face. Which of the following is the main pathology behind Horner syndrome:

In which region of the spinal cord do the short pre-ganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system lie?

Which of the following activities is accomplished by the sympathetic nervous system?

Which subdivision of the autonomic motor division is responsible for preparing the body for stress or danger?

Mary, a 50-year-old woman, was recently diagnosed with a spinal cord injury. Her doctor informed her that in addition to the loss of motor function, there are potential complications that she should be aware of. If her spinal cord injury damaged her sympathetic nervous system, which of the following conditions will she likely experience?

What is the response of the sympathetic nervous system when there is a decreased cardiac output and blood pressure?

The nervous system which activates the "fight or flight" response by releasing adrenaline and norepinephrine is the: