The ligament bridging the larynx with the trachea is the ________ ligament.
A) cricoid
B) thyrohyoid
C) vestibular
D) cricothyroid
E) cricotracheal
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Question 2) The integrative centers for autonomic activity are located in the
A) cerebrum.
B) thalamus.
C) cerebellum.
D) pituitary gland.
E) hypothalamus.
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Question 3) An elastic ________ ligament and the ________ muscle connect the ends of tracheal cartilage.
A) tracheal; trachealis
B) anular; trachealis
C) tracheal; anular
D) cricoid; anular
E) cricoid; trachealis
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Question 4) Visceral reflex arcs can bypass CNS neurons in ________ reflexes.
A) short
B) intermediate
C) long
D) hyper
E) spinal
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Question 5) The flap-like structure that prevents food from entering the larynx is called the
A) uvula.
B) soft palate.
C) epiglottis.
D) thyroid cartilage.
E) cricoid cartilage.
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Question 6) ________ reflexes perform the simplest functions of the autonomic nervous system.
A) Somatic
B) Cranial
C) Spinal
D) Visceral
E) Consensual
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Question 7) Which of the following descriptions best matches the term bronchiolar smooth muscle?
A) accessory muscle of expiration
B) accessory muscle of inspiration
C) primary muscle of inspiration
D) contraction increases airway resistance
E) affects lung compliance
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Question 8) Which of the following would be an example of higher-level control of autonomic function?
A) gagging on food that does not appeal to you
B) a violent coughing attack in response to an irritant
C) increased heart rate when you see a person you fear
D) dilation of the pupils when you enter a dark room
E) increased salivation when you smell food that appeals to you
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Question 9) Asthma is
A) a collapsed lung resulting from insufficient production of surfactant.
B) due to an excessive stimulation of smooth muscle in bronchioles.
C) an obstructive tumor targeting primarily the terminal bronchioles.
D) characterized by fluid buildup in the alveoli.
E) caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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Question 10) Which of the following visceral reflexes is not coordinated by the medulla oblongata?
A) swallowing reflex
B) vasomotor reflex
C) coughing reflex
D) cardioacceleratory reflex
E) pupillary reflex
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