Question 1

____________________ are tumours of the meninges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are tumours of the meninges....

Question 2

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-location of cell bodies for afferent neurons

Accepted Answer

A) gray matter of spinal cord 
B) white matter of spinal cord 
C) dorsal root ganglion 
A) gray matter of spinal cord 
B) white matter of spinal cord 
C) dorsal root ganglion

Question 3

Ascending tracts carry information from the periphery to the CNS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-primarily controls metabolic activities and other activities that require duration rather than speed

Accepted Answer

A) applies to the nervous system 
B) applies to the endocrine system 
C) applies to both the nervous system and the endocrine system 
A) applies to the nervous system 
B) applies to the endocrine system 
C) applies to both the nervous system and the endocrine system

Question 5

Which describes the sense of body position?

Accepted Answer

A)  somatosensory 
B)  kinesthetic 
C)  proprioception 
D)  integrated in the occipital lobe 
A)  somatosensory 
B)  kinesthetic 
C)  proprioception 
D)  integrated in the occipital lobe

Question 6

Gray matter consists predominantly of neuron cell bodies and dendrites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A central bundle of interneuronal axons is known as a tract,whereas a peripheral bundle of afferent and efferent neuronal axons is called a nerve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which statement is NOT a function of astrocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  holding the neurons together in proper spatial relationship 
B)  lining the internal cavities of the brain and spinal cord 
C)  inducing the formation of the blood-brain barrier 
D)  taking up excess K+ to help maintain proper brain ECF ion concentration 
A)  holding the neurons together in proper spatial relationship 
B)  lining the internal cavities of the brain and spinal cord 
C)  inducing the formation of the blood-brain barrier 
D)  taking up excess K+ to help maintain proper brain ECF ion concentration

Question 9

What causes neural damage following a cerebrovascular accident?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced CO2 and increased glucose delivery to the region of the brain deprived of its blood supply 
B)  toxic release from damaged brain cells of glutamate, which overexcites and subsequently destroys surrounding brain cells 
C)  a loss of the blood-brain barrier in the affected area of the brain as a result of rupture or occlusion of a cerebral vessel 
D)  production of ATP in the absence of oxygen 
A)  reduced CO2 and increased glucose delivery to the region of the brain deprived of its blood supply 
B)  toxic release from damaged brain cells of glutamate, which overexcites and subsequently destroys surrounding brain cells 
C)  a loss of the blood-brain barrier in the affected area of the brain as a result of rupture or occlusion of a cerebral vessel 
D)  production of ATP in the absence of oxygen

Question 10

There are no nerves in the CNS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The four major types of glial cells are ____________________,____________________,____________________,and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

-astrocytes,oligodendrocytes,ependymal c

Question 12

____________________ refers to subjective awareness of surroundings and self.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to subjective awareness of surroundings...

Question 13

____________________ refers to the ability to direct behaviour toward specific goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to the ability to direct...

Question 14

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code.
-regulates muscle tone; compares intentions of higher centres with performance of muscles and corrects any errors,especially with rapid phasic movements

Accepted Answer

A) vestibulocerebellum 
B) spinocerebellum 
C) cerebrocerebellum 
A) vestibulocerebellum 
B) spinocerebellum 
C) cerebrocerebellum

Question 15

____________________ are the glial cells that induce anatomical changes in blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are the glial cells that induce...

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a function of the limbic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  provide emotional overtones 
B)  coordinate aspects of learning 
C)  provide "reward" stimulation 
D)  provide conscious perceptions 
A)  provide emotional overtones 
B)  coordinate aspects of learning 
C)  provide "reward" stimulation 
D)  provide conscious perceptions

Question 17

Hydrocephalus results from the accumulation of ____________________ in regions of the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hydrocephalus results from the accumulation of ____________________...

Question 18

Indicate which nervous pathway is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-carry information up the spinal cord to the brain

Accepted Answer

A) ascending tracts 
B) descending tracts 
C) afferent neurons 
D) efferent neurons 
A) ascending tracts 
B) descending tracts 
C) afferent neurons 
D) efferent neurons

Question 19

Describe the organization of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the organization of the nervous system....

Question 20

Match the following functions to their cranial nerves by using the following answer code.
-vestibulocochlear

Accepted Answer

A) hearing, body balance 
B) sense of smell 
C) sensory, motor function to facial regions, teeth 
D) controls many internal organs in the ventral body cavity 
E) moves the eye
F)sense of vision 
A) hearing, body balance 
B) sense of smell 
C) sensory, motor function to facial regions, teeth 
D) controls many internal organs in the ventral body cavity 
E) moves the eye
F)sense of vision

____________________ are tumours of the meninges.

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -location of cell bodies for afferent neurons

Ascending tracts carry information from the periphery to the CNS.

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -primarily controls metabolic activities and other activities that require duration rather than speed

Which describes the sense of body position?

Gray matter consists predominantly of neuron cell bodies and dendrites.

A central bundle of interneuronal axons is known as a tract,whereas a peripheral bundle of afferent and efferent neuronal axons is called a nerve.

Which statement is NOT a function of astrocytes?

What causes neural damage following a cerebrovascular accident?

There are no nerves in the CNS.

The four major types of glial cells are ,,,and .

____________________ refers to subjective awareness of surroundings and self.

____________________ refers to the ability to direct behaviour toward specific goals.

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code. -regulates muscle tone; compares intentions of higher centres with performance of muscles and corrects any errors,especially with rapid phasic movements

____________________ are the glial cells that induce anatomical changes in blood vessels.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the limbic system?

Hydrocephalus results from the accumulation of ____________________ in regions of the brain.

Indicate which nervous pathway is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -carry information up the spinal cord to the brain

Describe the organization of the nervous system.

Match the following functions to their cranial nerves by using the following answer code. -vestibulocochlear

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Exam 3: The Central Nervous System

____________________ are tumours of the meninges.

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -location of cell bodies for afferent neurons

Ascending tracts carry information from the periphery to the CNS.

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -primarily controls metabolic activities and other activities that require duration rather than speed

Which describes the sense of body position?

Gray matter consists predominantly of neuron cell bodies and dendrites.

A central bundle of interneuronal axons is known as a tract,whereas a peripheral bundle of afferent and efferent neuronal axons is called a nerve.

Which statement is NOT a function of astrocytes?

What causes neural damage following a cerebrovascular accident?

There are no nerves in the CNS.

The four major types of glial cells are ____________________,____________________,____________________,and ____________________.

____________________ refers to subjective awareness of surroundings and self.

____________________ refers to the ability to direct behaviour toward specific goals.

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code. -regulates muscle tone; compares intentions of higher centres with performance of muscles and corrects any errors,especially with rapid phasic movements

____________________ are the glial cells that induce anatomical changes in blood vessels.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the limbic system?

Hydrocephalus results from the accumulation of ____________________ in regions of the brain.

Indicate which nervous pathway is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -carry information up the spinal cord to the brain

Describe the organization of the nervous system.

Match the following functions to their cranial nerves by using the following answer code. -vestibulocochlear

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Peripheral Nervous System

Principals of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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The four major types of glial cells are ,,,and .