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Autonomic Nervous System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is not considered a catecholamine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Catecholamines (dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine) are derived from tyrosine. Serotonin, a monoamine, comes from tryptophan.
Question 2 of 5
A client went to the emergency department with a possible brain damage as evidenced by loss of coordination of motor movement, and staggering, wide-based walking. The client is most likely having damage in the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The cerebellum coordinates balance and fine motor movement; damage leads to ataxia (staggering gait). The medulla oblongata controls reflexes, the cerebrum handles cognition, and the pons relays signals.
Question 3 of 5
The chemical transmitter between sympathetic postganglionic fibers and the effector organs is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Norepinephrine is the primary neurotransmitter released by sympathetic postganglionic fibers to effectors (e.g., smooth muscle). Acetylcholine is used at ganglia, adrenaline/epinephrine are adrenal medulla secretions.
Question 4 of 5
Which describes the effect of the sympathetic system on the eye pupil and the intestinal tract?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sympathetic activation dilates pupils (via radial muscle) and inhibits intestinal motility (fight-or-flight). Parasympathetic constricts pupils and stimulates digestion.
Question 5 of 5
Autoreceptors of the sympathetic division that are involved in negative feedback are the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: α₂ autoreceptors on presynaptic terminals inhibit norepinephrine release (negative feedback). Other receptors (α₁, β₁, β₂) mediate effector responses.