Question 1

The primary motor area

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A)  contains sensory neurons for the face in its inferior portion. 
B)  contains a smaller area for control of the hands than for control of the legs. 
C)  contains neurons that control smooth muscle. 
D)  contains more motor neurons for the thighs than the mouth. 
E)  contains a larger area for control of the hand and fingers than for control of the arm and elbow. 
A)  contains sensory neurons for the face in its inferior portion. 
B)  contains a smaller area for control of the hands than for control of the legs. 
C)  contains neurons that control smooth muscle. 
D)  contains more motor neurons for the thighs than the mouth. 
E)  contains a larger area for control of the hand and fingers than for control of the arm and elbow.

Question 2

A primary function of the cerebellum is to

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A)  interpret sound. 
B)  coordinate movement. 
C)  control body temperature. 
D)  regulate consciousness. 
E)  regulate sleep patterns. 
A)  interpret sound. 
B)  coordinate movement. 
C)  control body temperature. 
D)  regulate consciousness. 
E)  regulate sleep patterns.

Question 3

Receptors that in general do not produce an action potential, but can release neurotransmitters in response to a receptor potential are

Accepted Answer

A)  phasic receptors. 
B)  primary receptors. 
C)  secondary receptors. 
D)  tonic receptors. 
A)  phasic receptors. 
B)  primary receptors. 
C)  secondary receptors. 
D)  tonic receptors.

Question 4

Match the sensation with the appropriate receptor type.
-Ruffini end organs
A

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A) mechanoreceptors 
B) thermoreceptors 
C) nociceptors 
D) chemoreceptors 
E) photoreceptors 
A) mechanoreceptors 
B) thermoreceptors 
C) nociceptors 
D) chemoreceptors 
E) photoreceptors

Question 5

During brain surgery, the superior portion of the primary somatic sensory cortex of a patient is stimulated. The patient is most likely to

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A)  flex his fingers. 
B)  talk to the surgeon. 
C)  smile. 
D)  feel something touching his back. 
E)  wiggle his toes. 
A)  flex his fingers. 
B)  talk to the surgeon. 
C)  smile. 
D)  feel something touching his back. 
E)  wiggle his toes.

Question 6

Damage to the cerebellum is likely to cause

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A)  decreased muscle tone. 
B)  balance impairment. 
C)  the tendency to overshoot when reaching for an object. 
D)  an intention tremor. 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  decreased muscle tone. 
B)  balance impairment. 
C)  the tendency to overshoot when reaching for an object. 
D)  an intention tremor. 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 7

Which of the following statements concerning the descending pathways of the spinal cord is true?

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A)  Most descending pathways control sensory functions. 
B)  Many of the descending pathways decussate in the midbrain. 
C)  Descending pathways consist of upper and lower motor neurons. 
D)  Descending pathways must synapse in the thalamus. 
E)  These pathways start in the spinal cord and end in the brain. 
A)  Most descending pathways control sensory functions. 
B)  Many of the descending pathways decussate in the midbrain. 
C)  Descending pathways consist of upper and lower motor neurons. 
D)  Descending pathways must synapse in the thalamus. 
E)  These pathways start in the spinal cord and end in the brain.

Question 8

HAPS Objective: H06.01 Describe exteroceptors, interoceptors and proprioceptors in terms of the general location of each in the body and the origin of the stimuli that each receives.
HAPS Objective: H06.02 Describe each of the following types of receptors, indicating what sensation it detects and giving an example of where it can be found in the body- pain receptors (nociceptors), temperature receptors, mechanoreceptors (including proprioceptors and barorceptors/pressoreceptors), chemoreceptors, and photoreceptors.
HAPS Objective: H06.03 Explain the generator potential that occurs when receptors for general senses are stimulated.
-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin. What is the function of "E"?

Accepted Answer

A)  detects deep pressure, vibration, and proprioception 
B)  responds to painful stimuli 
C)  responds to light touch and superficial pressure 
D)  detects touch, involved in 2-point discrimination 
E)  detects continuous touch or pressure 
A)  detects deep pressure, vibration, and proprioception 
B)  responds to painful stimuli 
C)  responds to light touch and superficial pressure 
D)  detects touch, involved in 2-point discrimination 
E)  detects continuous touch or pressure

Question 9

-Label area "A" on the cerebral cortex.

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A)  visual cortex 
B)  primary motor cortex 
C)  primary somatic sensory cortex 
D)  motor speech area (Broca area) 
E)  sensory speech area (Wernicke area) 
A)  visual cortex 
B)  primary motor cortex 
C)  primary somatic sensory cortex 
D)  motor speech area (Broca area) 
E)  sensory speech area (Wernicke area)

Question 10

Match the term with its definition.
-CREB
C

Accepted Answer

A) the part of the brain involved in the actual declarative memory 
B) the largest of the cerebral commissures 
C) a factor than activates gene transcription for formation of dendritic spines 
D) a series of neurons involved in long-term memory 
E) a part of the temporal lobe involved in adding emotional overtones to a memory 
A) the part of the brain involved in the actual declarative memory 
B) the largest of the cerebral commissures 
C) a factor than activates gene transcription for formation of dendritic spines 
D) a series of neurons involved in long-term memory 
E) a part of the temporal lobe involved in adding emotional overtones to a memory

Question 11

-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin. What structure does "C" represent?

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A)  Meissner corpuscles 
B)  free nerve endings 
C)  Ruffini end organ 
D)  Pacinian corpuscle 
E)  Merkel disks 
A)  Meissner corpuscles 
B)  free nerve endings 
C)  Ruffini end organ 
D)  Pacinian corpuscle 
E)  Merkel disks

Question 12

The fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus would help us

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A)  perceive pain. 
B)  tell if an object is rough or smooth. 
C)  sense temperature. 
D)  move our arms and legs. 
E)  write a sentence. 
A)  perceive pain. 
B)  tell if an object is rough or smooth. 
C)  sense temperature. 
D)  move our arms and legs. 
E)  write a sentence.

Question 13

The extrapyramidal system

Accepted Answer

A)  controls the speed of skilled movements. 
B)  maintains control of unconscious movements. 
C)  interprets cutaneous perception. 
D)  projects sensory information from the medulla to the cerebrum. 
E)  control facial expression, mastication, and tongue movements. 
A)  controls the speed of skilled movements. 
B)  maintains control of unconscious movements. 
C)  interprets cutaneous perception. 
D)  projects sensory information from the medulla to the cerebrum. 
E)  control facial expression, mastication, and tongue movements.

Question 14

Lesions on one side of the spinal cord cut the lateral spinothalamic tract and eliminate

Accepted Answer

A)  sensations of touch from both sides below the level of injury. 
B)  proprioception on the same side of the body below the level of the injury. 
C)  cutaneous sensations on the opposite side of the body below the level of injury. 
D)  sensations of vibration on the opposite side of the body at the level of the injury. 
E)  sensations of tickle on the same side of the body below the level of injury. 
A)  sensations of touch from both sides below the level of injury. 
B)  proprioception on the same side of the body below the level of the injury. 
C)  cutaneous sensations on the opposite side of the body below the level of injury. 
D)  sensations of vibration on the opposite side of the body at the level of the injury. 
E)  sensations of tickle on the same side of the body below the level of injury.

Question 15

Which of the following is a somatic sense?

Accepted Answer

A)  smell 
B)  taste 
C)  touch 
D)  sound 
E)  sight 
A)  smell 
B)  taste 
C)  touch 
D)  sound 
E)  sight

Question 16

The size of various regions of the primary somatic sensory cortex is proportional to the _______ sensory receptors in that area of the body.

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A)  size of 
B)  location of 
C)  number of 
D)  size of muscles in 
E)  position of the 
A)  size of 
B)  location of 
C)  number of 
D)  size of muscles in 
E)  position of the

Question 17

The simplest and most common type of sensory nerve endings are free nerve endings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning to play the harp. 
B)  keeping time with music 
C)  sleep-wake cycle 
D)  coordination of skeletal muscles 
A)  learning to play the harp. 
B)  keeping time with music 
C)  sleep-wake cycle 
D)  coordination of skeletal muscles

Question 19

The taste area is located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  insula. 
B)  parietal lobe. 
C)  frontal lobe. 
D)  temporal lobe. 
A)  insula. 
B)  parietal lobe. 
C)  frontal lobe. 
D)  temporal lobe.

Question 20

-Label area "E" on the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

A)  visual cortex 
B)  primary motor cortex 
C)  primary somatic sensory cortex 
D)  motor speech area (Broca'sarea) 
E)  sensory speech area (Wernicke area) 
A)  visual cortex 
B)  primary motor cortex 
C)  primary somatic sensory cortex 
D)  motor speech area (Broca'sarea) 
E)  sensory speech area (Wernicke area)

Exam 14: Integration of Nervous System Functions

The primary motor area

A primary function of the cerebellum is to

Receptors that in general do not produce an action potential, but can release neurotransmitters in response to a receptor potential are

Match the sensation with the appropriate receptor type. -Ruffini end organs A

During brain surgery, the superior portion of the primary somatic sensory cortex of a patient is stimulated. The patient is most likely to

Damage to the cerebellum is likely to cause

Which of the following statements concerning the descending pathways of the spinal cord is true?

-Label area "A" on the cerebral cortex.

Match the term with its definition. -CREB C

-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin. What structure does "C" represent?

The fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus would help us

The extrapyramidal system

Lesions on one side of the spinal cord cut the lateral spinothalamic tract and eliminate

Which of the following is a somatic sense?

The size of various regions of the primary somatic sensory cortex is proportional to the _______ sensory receptors in that area of the body.

The simplest and most common type of sensory nerve endings are free nerve endings.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

The taste area is located in the

-Label area "E" on the cerebral cortex.

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