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Pupil constriction What effect does activation of the parasympathetic nervous system have on heart rate?
Decreased heart rate What is a primary function of the parasympathetic division?
Rest and digest functions Which statement describes the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system? A) It is responsible for the fight or flight response B) It promotes energy conservation and restoration C) It increases heart rate and blood pressure D) It dilates the pupils for better vision
B) It promotes energy conservation and restoration Which of these is an effect of the parasympathetic nervous system? A) Increased heart rate B) Bronchiole dilation C) Increased gastrointestinal activity D) Pupil dilation
C) Increased gastrointestinal activity What is characteristic of the parasympathetic division regarding preganglionic fiber length?
Long preganglionic fibers What is another name for the parasympathetic division?
It is also known as the craniosacral division Which system lowers heart rate? A) Sympathetic nervous system B) Parasympathetic nervous system C) Central nervous system D) Somatic nervous system
B) Parasympathetic nervous system Which division of the nervous system calms the body after an emergency has passed? A) Sympathetic division B) Parasympathetic division C) Central nervous system D) Somatic nervous system
B) Parasympathetic division What is an effect of the parasympathetic nervous system related to urination?
Promotion of urination Which response is a parasympathetic response in the GI tract? A) Decreased secretion B) Increased movement C) Sphincter contraction D) Reduced digestion
B) Increased movement With which bodily state is the parasympathetic nervous system associated?
Rest and digest If your parasympathetic nervous system was activated, what would likely occur? A) Increased heart rate B) Bronchiole dilation C) Decreased heart rate D) Pupil dilation
C) Decreased heart rate What happens when the parasympathetic nervous system is activated? A) Heart rate increases B) Bronchioles dilate C) Gastrointestinal activity increases D) Pupils dilate
C) Gastrointestinal activity increases What major effect does the parasympathetic division produce on the pupil?
C) Pupil constriction Which are effects of the parasympathetic division on the digestive system? A) Decreased movement B) Increased secretion C) Sphincter contraction D) Reduced digestion
B) Increased secretion What is an incorrect statement about the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
D) It is responsible for the fight or flight response Which statements are correct concerning the parasympathetic division of the ANS? A) It increases heart rate B) It promotes energy conservation C) It dilates the pupils D) It is part of the sympathetic nervous system
B) It promotes energy conservation Which statements apply to the parasympathetic division of the nervous system? A) It is also known as the thoracolumbar division B) It uses the vagus nerve for most innervation C) It has long postganglionic fibers D) It primarily increases heart rate
B) It uses the vagus nerve for most innervation Which part of the autonomic nervous system calms the body? A) Sympathetic nervous system B) Parasympathetic nervous system C) Central nervous system D) Somatic nervous system
B) Parasympathetic nervous system What effect on the pupil is controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system?
C) Pupil constriction
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