Exam 10: Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves

Changes in the release of the neurotransmitter, dopamine, are associated with Parkinson's disease

Which of the following parts of the spinal cord commonly serves as an integrating center in spinal reflexes?

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of the pineal gland?

The limbic system controls most involuntary aspects of behavior related to survival.

The cardiovascular center, which controls the rate and force of the heartbeat and the diameter of blood vessels, is located in the

All of the following are functions of the hypothalamus EXCEPT

Caffeine is found in only a few plants including those used in making coffee and tea.

The innermost layer of the meninges is the

Within the spinal cord, the cell bodies of somatic motor neurons are located in the

Briefly describe the major functions of the hypothalamus.

Most spinal cord injuries occur in the cervical, lower thoracic, and upper lumbar regions.

The supply of glucose to the brain must be continuous to maintain normal function.

The layer of the meninges that is located closest to the surrounding bone is called the

The subarachnoid space is located between the

In a somatic motor reflex, the region of the spinal cord labeled ____ in the diagram is the location of the integrating center for the reflex.

Damage to the posterior root of the third thoracic spinal nerve would result in loss of motor function to the intercostal muscles controlled by that nerve.

The thirst center is located in the medulla oblongata.

In a somatic motor reflex, where would you expect to find the cell body of the sensory neuron that stimulates the response?

The brain grows slowly during the first few years of life.

Which of the following components of a reflex arc would a muscle or gland most likely serve as?