Exam 8: The Nervous System

Golgi tendon organs

Motor innervation of the muscles of facial expression is through the

Spinal nerves from the sacral region of the cord innervate

Preganglionic fibers of parasympathetic neurons can be found in cranial nerve

Match the cranial nerve in the first column with its innervation in the second column. _____ 1. optic A. palate, pharynx, larynx, sternocleidomastoid, trapezius _____ 2. abducens B. superior oblique muscle _____ 3. facial C. retina of eye _____ 4. accessory D. lateral rectus muscle of eye _____ 5. trochlear E. taste receptors, lacrimal gland, sublingual glands

The division of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for activity and stress is the

Small phagocytic cells that are especially obvious in damaged tissue in the CNS are the

Cholinergic neurons release the neurotransmitter _________________________.

The most sensitive area of the body is the

Saltatory conduction

The optic nerve is cranial nerve _________________________.

Muscles of the intercostal spaces are innervated by nerves from the

The ion needed to initiate the release of acetylcholine into the synaptic cleft is

All of the nervous tissue outside of the central nervous system comprises the _________________________ nervous system.

The time during which an excitable membrane cannot respond to further stimulation is the _________________________.

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label F: ________

The phrenic nerves arise from the

_________________________ reflexes involve visceral organs.

Which of the following is a function of the cerebellum?

Adrenergic synapses release the neurotransmitter