Exam 8: The Nervous System

A major center concerned with autonomic function,such as heart rate,blood pressure,and respiration is the

The lobe at P is associated with

Which pathway provides subconscious,involuntary control of muscle tone and movements of the neck,trunk,and limbs?

The cranial nerves whose primary function is special sensory are

The only cranial nerve that is attached to the cerebrum is the

Which of these is associated with the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?

Damage to the hypothalamus can result in

As a result of a severe concussion from a car accident,you have a terrible problem with both retaining new information and recalling old information.The injury affected the

Structure R contains neurons that are involved with

Nerve trunks containing axons derived from several spinal nerves originate from

The two cerebral hemispheres are separated by the

A condition known as Bell's palsy is thought to be caused by an inflammation of the facial nerve (VII).What symptoms would one expect to see in a person suffering from this condition?

The spinal pathway(s)that carries/carry information regulating skeletal muscle tone is/are the

Adrenergic synapses release the neurotransmitter

Structure C is the

Structure E is the

Which of the following performs such abstract intellectual function as predicting the future consequences of events or actions?

Kelsey falls down a flight of stairs and suffers spinal cord damage due to hyperextension of the cord during the fall.The injury results in edema of the central cord with resulting compression of the anterior horn cells of the lumbar region.What symptoms would one expect to observe as a result of this injury?

Which nerve from the brachial plexus innervates the extensor muscles of the arm and forearm?

Which nerve innervates the diaphragm?