Question 1

In which of the following would the delay between stimulus and response be greater?

Accepted Answer

A)  a reflex that involves many synapses 
B)  a reflex that involves fewer synapses 
A)  a reflex that involves many synapses 
B)  a reflex that involves fewer synapses

Question 2

The spinal tract or pathway that carries highly localized sensory information concerning fine touch and pressure is (are) the

Accepted Answer

A)  spinothalamic. 
B)  posterior column. 
C)  corticospinal pathway. 
D)  medial and lateral pathways. 
E)  spinocerebellar. 
A)  spinothalamic. 
B)  posterior column. 
C)  corticospinal pathway. 
D)  medial and lateral pathways. 
E)  spinocerebellar.

Question 3

The groin is served by the _________________________ nerve.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The groin is served by the _________________________...

Question 4

Which of the following is a function of the brain interstitium?

Accepted Answer

A)  provides cushioning for delicate neural tissues 
B)  provides buoyant support for the brain 
C)  acts as a transport medium for nutrients 
D)  provides a medium for nerve impulse transmission 
E)  acts as a transport medium for chemical messengers 
A)  provides cushioning for delicate neural tissues 
B)  provides buoyant support for the brain 
C)  acts as a transport medium for nutrients 
D)  provides a medium for nerve impulse transmission 
E)  acts as a transport medium for chemical messengers

Question 5

Blood vessels servicing the spinal cord are found in the

Accepted Answer

A)  pia mater. 
B)  dura mater. 
C)  epidural space. 
D)  subdural space. 
E)  subarachnoid space. 
A)  pia mater. 
B)  dura mater. 
C)  epidural space. 
D)  subdural space. 
E)  subarachnoid space.

Question 6

Enlargements of the spinal cord occur

Accepted Answer

A)  near the posterior median sulcus. 
B)  adjacent to the anterior median fissure. 
C)  in segments of the spinal cord that control the limbs. 
D)  in the thoracic region of the spinal cord. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  near the posterior median sulcus. 
B)  adjacent to the anterior median fissure. 
C)  in segments of the spinal cord that control the limbs. 
D)  in the thoracic region of the spinal cord. 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

The all-or-none principle states that

Accepted Answer

A)  all stimuli will produce identical action potentials. 
B)  all stimuli great enough to bring the membrane to threshold will produce identical action potentials. 
C)  the greater the magnitude of the stimuli, the greater the intensity of the action potential. 
D)  only sensory stimuli can activate action potentials. 
E)  only motor stimuli can activate action potentials. 
A)  all stimuli will produce identical action potentials. 
B)  all stimuli great enough to bring the membrane to threshold will produce identical action potentials. 
C)  the greater the magnitude of the stimuli, the greater the intensity of the action potential. 
D)  only sensory stimuli can activate action potentials. 
E)  only motor stimuli can activate action potentials.

Question 8

Pulling away from a painful stimulus is an example of the ________ reflex.

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-extensor 
B)  pupillary 
C)  withdrawal 
D)  knee-jerk 
E)  ankle-jerk 
A)  cross-extensor 
B)  pupillary 
C)  withdrawal 
D)  knee-jerk 
E)  ankle-jerk

Question 9

Postganglionic fibers of autonomic neurons are usually

Accepted Answer

A)  connected to effector organs. 
B)  short in length. 
C)  larger than preganglionic fibers. 
D)  located in the brain. 
E)  located in the spinal cord. 
A)  connected to effector organs. 
B)  short in length. 
C)  larger than preganglionic fibers. 
D)  located in the brain. 
E)  located in the spinal cord.

Question 10

Which of the following is glandular tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  third ventricle 
B)  posterior pituitary 
C)  thalamus 
D)  hypothalamus 
E)  anterior pituitary 
A)  third ventricle 
B)  posterior pituitary 
C)  thalamus 
D)  hypothalamus 
E)  anterior pituitary

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Using the figure above, identify...

Question 12

Which of the following is abnormal in the adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  plantar reflex 
B)  Babinski sign 
C)  withdrawal reflex 
D)  flexor reflex 
E)  knee-jerk reflex 
A)  plantar reflex 
B)  Babinski sign 
C)  withdrawal reflex 
D)  flexor reflex 
E)  knee-jerk reflex

Question 13

Interneurons

Accepted Answer

A)  are found only in the central nervous system. 
B)  carry only sensory impulses. 
C)  carry only motor impulses. 
D)  only connect motor neurons to other motor neurons. 
E)  are found between neurons and their effectors. 
A)  are found only in the central nervous system. 
B)  carry only sensory impulses. 
C)  carry only motor impulses. 
D)  only connect motor neurons to other motor neurons. 
E)  are found between neurons and their effectors.

Question 14

Information received by the brain concerning internal or external environmental conditions is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  action potential. 
B)  effector. 
C)  stimulus. 
D)  sensation. 
E)  response. 
A)  action potential. 
B)  effector. 
C)  stimulus. 
D)  sensation. 
E)  response.

Question 15

Nerves that innervate organs in the ventral body cavities are the

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical spinal nerves. 
B)  thoracic spinal nerves. 
C)  cranial nerves. 
D)  autonomic nerves. 
E)  somatic motor nerves. 
A)  cervical spinal nerves. 
B)  thoracic spinal nerves. 
C)  cranial nerves. 
D)  autonomic nerves. 
E)  somatic motor nerves.

Question 16

Gray matter in the spinal cord is mostly

Accepted Answer

A)  fissures. 
B)  cerebrospinal fluid. 
C)  interneurons. 
D)  axons. 
E)  myelin. 
A)  fissures. 
B)  cerebrospinal fluid. 
C)  interneurons. 
D)  axons. 
E)  myelin.

Question 17

Which of the following is a descending tract or pathway of the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior column 
B)  spinothalamic 
C)  corticospinal 
D)  medial and lateral 
E)  both C and D 
A)  posterior column 
B)  spinothalamic 
C)  corticospinal 
D)  medial and lateral 
E)  both C and D

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Using the figure above, identify...

Question 19

The major sensory cortex of the cerebrum is located in the _________________________ gyrus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The major sensory cortex of the cerebrum...

Question 20

Brain waves found on an EEG in normal adults under resting conditions are

Accepted Answer

A)  theta waves. 
B)  alpha waves. 
C)  beta waves. 
D)  delta waves. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  theta waves. 
B)  alpha waves. 
C)  beta waves. 
D)  delta waves. 
E)  all of the above

In which of the following would the delay between stimulus and response be greater?

The spinal tract or pathway that carries highly localized sensory information concerning fine touch and pressure is (are) the

The groin is served by the _________________________ nerve.

Which of the following is a function of the brain interstitium?

Blood vessels servicing the spinal cord are found in the

Enlargements of the spinal cord occur

The all-or-none principle states that

Pulling away from a painful stimulus is an example of the ________ reflex.

Postganglionic fibers of autonomic neurons are usually

Which of the following is glandular tissue?

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

Which of the following is abnormal in the adult?

Interneurons

Information received by the brain concerning internal or external environmental conditions is called a(n)

Nerves that innervate organs in the ventral body cavities are the

Gray matter in the spinal cord is mostly

Which of the following is a descending tract or pathway of the spinal cord?

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

The major sensory cortex of the cerebrum is located in the _________________________ gyrus.

Brain waves found on an EEG in normal adults under resting conditions are

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In which of the following would the delay between stimulus and response be greater?

The spinal tract or pathway that carries highly localized sensory information concerning fine touch and pressure is (are) the

The groin is served by the _________________________ nerve.

Which of the following is a function of the brain interstitium?

Blood vessels servicing the spinal cord are found in the

Enlargements of the spinal cord occur

The all-or-none principle states that

Pulling away from a painful stimulus is an example of the ________ reflex.

Postganglionic fibers of autonomic neurons are usually

Which of the following is glandular tissue?

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

Which of the following is abnormal in the adult?

Interneurons

Information received by the brain concerning internal or external environmental conditions is called a(n)

Nerves that innervate organs in the ventral body cavities are the

Gray matter in the spinal cord is mostly

Which of the following is a descending tract or pathway of the spinal cord?

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

The major sensory cortex of the cerebrum is located in the _________________________ gyrus.

Brain waves found on an EEG in normal adults under resting conditions are

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphoid System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

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