Medical Surgical Nursing F. A. Davis Ch.
35 Exam Questions with correct Answers
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Acetylcholine - ANS-excitatory neurotransmitter
Glutamate - ANS-excitatory neurotransmitter
Norepinephrine - ANS-A neurotransmitter involved in arousal, as well as in learning and mood
regulation
Serotonin - ANS-inhibitory
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) - ANS-a major inhibitory neurotransmitter
Dopamine - ANS-inhibitory
Cerebrum - ANS-largest part of the brain
Thalmus - ANS-sensory relay station: information for pain, temperature, taste smell, hearing,
equilibrium, vision and touch.
basal ganglia - ANS-structures in the forebrain that help to control movement
hypothalamus function - ANS-main regulator of the autonomic nervous system. Regulates
heart, rate, blood pressure, metabolism, reproduction, growth and stress response.
limbic system - ANS-primary role in memory and emotions and has a center for gratification and
aversion.
Brainstem - ANS-medulla, pons, midbrain
medulla oblongata - ANS-Part of the brainstem that controls vital life-sustaining functions such
as heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and digestion.
Pons - ANS-the part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus.
Relays all nerve impulses between brain and spinal cord.
35 Exam Questions with correct Answers
2025/2026 A+ Graded 100% Verified
Acetylcholine - ANS-excitatory neurotransmitter
Glutamate - ANS-excitatory neurotransmitter
Norepinephrine - ANS-A neurotransmitter involved in arousal, as well as in learning and mood
regulation
Serotonin - ANS-inhibitory
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) - ANS-a major inhibitory neurotransmitter
Dopamine - ANS-inhibitory
Cerebrum - ANS-largest part of the brain
Thalmus - ANS-sensory relay station: information for pain, temperature, taste smell, hearing,
equilibrium, vision and touch.
basal ganglia - ANS-structures in the forebrain that help to control movement
hypothalamus function - ANS-main regulator of the autonomic nervous system. Regulates
heart, rate, blood pressure, metabolism, reproduction, growth and stress response.
limbic system - ANS-primary role in memory and emotions and has a center for gratification and
aversion.
Brainstem - ANS-medulla, pons, midbrain
medulla oblongata - ANS-Part of the brainstem that controls vital life-sustaining functions such
as heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and digestion.
Pons - ANS-the part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus.
Relays all nerve impulses between brain and spinal cord.
