Autonomic Nervous System in Sports: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for 'rest-and-digest' activities, such as slowing the heart rate and stimulating digestion?

Accepted Answer

Parasympathetic Division

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Sympathetic Division

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Enteric Nervous System

Question 2

Which neurotransmitter is primarily released by the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

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Acetylcholine

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Dopamine

Question 3

Which physiological response is primarily controlled by the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Increased heart rate and blood pressure

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Decreased heart rate and blood pressure

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Increased salivation and digestion

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Constriction of pupils

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a division of the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Central nervous system

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Sympathetic division

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Parasympathetic division

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Enteric nervous system

Question 5

The primary function of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is to:

Accepted Answer

Prepare the body for physical activity or stress

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Promote rest and relaxation

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Regulate digestion and body temperature

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Control heart rate and blood pressure

Question 6

Which neurotransmitter is released by parasympathetic postganglionic neurons?

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholine

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Norepinephrine

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

Question 7

Which of the following is a physiological effect of parasympathetic activation during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Pupillary constriction

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Increased heart rate

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Bronchoconstriction

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Vasoconstriction

Question 8

The enteric nervous system is a division of the autonomic nervous system that primarily regulates functions of the:

Accepted Answer

Gastrointestinal tract

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Cardiovascular system

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Respiratory system

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Urogenital system

Question 9

The autonomic nervous system is primarily involved in regulating:

Accepted Answer

Short-term physiological responses to immediate events

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Long-term behavioral adaptations

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Cognitive processes

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Emotional experiences

Question 10

In the context of exercise physiology, which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic

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Parasympathetic

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Enteric

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Central

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a known function of the parasympathetic nervous system during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Stimulates glycogenolysis

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Decreases heart rate

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Increases blood flow to the digestive system

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Dilates airways

Question 12

Identify the neurotransmitter primarily released by the sympathetic nervous system to stimulate the heart during exercise:

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

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Acetylcholine

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Dopamine

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Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Question 13

Which brain region serves as the primary control center for the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Hypothalamus

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Cerebellum

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Medulla oblongata

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Pons

Question 14

Describe how the autonomic nervous system helps regulate blood pressure during exercise:

Accepted Answer

Increases heart rate and blood vessel diameter

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Decreases heart rate and blood vessel diameter

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Maintains constant heart rate and blood vessel diameter

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Decreases blood volume

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT regulated by the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Higher-level cognitive functions

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Heart rate

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Blood pressure

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Digestion

Question 16

The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Fight-or-flight responses

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Rest-and-digest responses

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Digestive system functions

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Urinary system functions

Question 17

Which neurotransmitter is released by the sympathetic nervous system to produce its effects?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

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Acetylcholine

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

Question 18

What is the primary function of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

To regulate involuntary processes during rest and digestion

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To prepare the body for physical exertion

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To increase heart rate and blood pressure

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To inhibit the release of digestive enzymes

Question 19

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for the 'fight-or-flight' response?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic

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Parasympathetic

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Enteric

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Somatic

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a physiological effect triggered by the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Vasodilation

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Pupil dilation

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Increased heart rate

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Bronchodilation

Question 21

In which sporting activity would the parasympathetic nervous system play a predominant role?

Accepted Answer

Golf putting

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Weightlifting

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Sprinter starting blocks

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Long-distance running

Question 22

Which neurotransmitter is released by the postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

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Acetylcholine

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

Question 23

What is the primary function of the enteric nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Control of gastrointestinal functions

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Pupil constriction

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Constriction of blood vessels

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Regulation of heart rate

Question 24

What is the role of the hypothalamus in the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Integration center for autonomic responses

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Site of parasympathetic preganglionic neuron cell bodies

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Primary neurotransmitter release site

Question 25

Which of the following factors CAN influence autonomic nervous system activity?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Environmental stressors

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Emotions

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Hormones

Question 26

How does the autonomic nervous system contribute to thermoregulation?

Accepted Answer

By adjusting blood flow to the skin and sweating

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By controlling heart rate and blood pressure

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By regulating digestive processes

Question 27

Which of the following is an advantage of regular aerobic exercise on the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Increased parasympathetic activity

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Reduced heart rate variability

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Increased sympathetic tone

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Diminished baroreflex sensitivity