Question 1

Which response is NOT associated with the formation of a nerve impulse?

Accepted Answer

A)  sudden diffusion of sodium ions into the cell 
B)  threshold stimulus 
C)  depolarization of a cell membrane segment 
D)  active transport of potassium 
E)  inside of the cell membrane becomes more positive 
A)  sudden diffusion of sodium ions into the cell 
B)  threshold stimulus 
C)  depolarization of a cell membrane segment 
D)  active transport of potassium 
E)  inside of the cell membrane becomes more positive

Question 2

What is the term for the lobe of the cerebrum that contains the primary visual area?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for the lobe...

Question 3

A word that means "without speech" is

Accepted Answer

A)  aphasia 
B)  anesthesia 
C)  encephalitis 
D)  glossopharyngeal 
E)  atrophy 
A)  aphasia 
B)  anesthesia 
C)  encephalitis 
D)  glossopharyngeal 
E)  atrophy

Question 4

Compared to the inside of the membrane,the outside of the neuron cell membrane has a

Accepted Answer

A)  higher concentration of sodium and is more positively charged 
B)  higher concentration of potassium and is more positively charged 
C)  higher concentration of sodium and is more negatively charged 
D)  higher concentration of potassium and is more negatively charged 
E)  lower concentration of potassium and is more negatively charged 
A)  higher concentration of sodium and is more positively charged 
B)  higher concentration of potassium and is more positively charged 
C)  higher concentration of sodium and is more negatively charged 
D)  higher concentration of potassium and is more negatively charged 
E)  lower concentration of potassium and is more negatively charged

Question 5

What is the term for the neuroglia cell that is phagocytic?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for the neuroglia...

Question 6

Stimulation by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system increases heart rate,respiratory rate,and blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The diencephalon includes the

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebrum and cerebellum 
B)  midbrain and pons 
C)  hypothalamus and medulla oblongata 
D)  thalamus and pons 
E)  thalamus and hypothalamus 
A)  cerebrum and cerebellum 
B)  midbrain and pons 
C)  hypothalamus and medulla oblongata 
D)  thalamus and pons 
E)  thalamus and hypothalamus

Question 8

Which one of the following is INCORRECT about spinal nerves?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are 7 cervical nerves. 
B)  There are 12 thoracic nerves. 
C)  All spinal nerves are mixed nerves. 
D)  The lumbar nerves contain both sensory and motor components. 
E)  Except in the thoracic region, the main portion of a spinal nerve forms networks called plexuses. 
A)  There are 7 cervical nerves. 
B)  There are 12 thoracic nerves. 
C)  All spinal nerves are mixed nerves. 
D)  The lumbar nerves contain both sensory and motor components. 
E)  Except in the thoracic region, the main portion of a spinal nerve forms networks called plexuses.

Question 9

All of the following are true about the sympathetic division EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it is also called the thoracolumbar division 
B)  it helps the body cope with emergencies and stress 
C)  it is an energy-expending system 
D)  its postganglionic fibers are cholinergic 
E)  it causes the heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration to increase 
A)  it is also called the thoracolumbar division 
B)  it helps the body cope with emergencies and stress 
C)  it is an energy-expending system 
D)  its postganglionic fibers are cholinergic 
E)  it causes the heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration to increase

Question 10

Three functional categories of nervous system activities are

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory, motor, and integrative 
B)  memory, learning, and thought 
C)  feeling, memory, and speech 
D)  movement, feeling, and speech 
E)  hearing, speech, and memory 
A)  sensory, motor, and integrative 
B)  memory, learning, and thought 
C)  feeling, memory, and speech 
D)  movement, feeling, and speech 
E)  hearing, speech, and memory

Question 11

The type of neuroglia cell that is likely to increase in number during an infection in the central nervous system is the

Accepted Answer

A)  astrocyte 
B)  ependymal cell 
C)  microglia 
D)  oligodendrocyte 
E)  satellite cell 
A)  astrocyte 
B)  ependymal cell 
C)  microglia 
D)  oligodendrocyte 
E)  satellite cell

Question 12

A root that means "tongue" is

Accepted Answer

A)  pharyng- 
B)  corpor- 
C)  gloss- 
D)  gangli- 
E)  phas- 
A)  pharyng- 
B)  corpor- 
C)  gloss- 
D)  gangli- 
E)  phas-

Question 13

Which one of the following is NOT found in the CNS?

Accepted Answer

A)  astrocyte 
B)  microglia 
C)  ependyma 
D)  Schwann cell 
E)  oligodendrocyte 
A)  astrocyte 
B)  microglia 
C)  ependyma 
D)  Schwann cell 
E)  oligodendrocyte

Question 14

The midbrain consists of the thalamus and hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The parasympathetic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A)  causes constriction of cutaneous blood vessels and dilation of vessels to the skeletal muscles 
B)  decreases heart rate and increases secretion of digestive enzymes 
C)  releases epinephrine from the postganglionic fibers 
D)  stimulates the sweat glands in stressful situations 
E)  has only one neuron in the pathway 
A)  causes constriction of cutaneous blood vessels and dilation of vessels to the skeletal muscles 
B)  decreases heart rate and increases secretion of digestive enzymes 
C)  releases epinephrine from the postganglionic fibers 
D)  stimulates the sweat glands in stressful situations 
E)  has only one neuron in the pathway

Which response is NOT associated with the formation of a nerve impulse?

What is the term for the lobe of the cerebrum that contains the primary visual area?

A word that means "without speech" is

Compared to the inside of the membrane,the outside of the neuron cell membrane has a

What is the term for the neuroglia cell that is phagocytic?

Stimulation by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system increases heart rate,respiratory rate,and blood pressure.

The diencephalon includes the

Which one of the following is INCORRECT about spinal nerves?

All of the following are true about the sympathetic division EXCEPT

Three functional categories of nervous system activities are

The type of neuroglia cell that is likely to increase in number during an infection in the central nervous system is the

A root that means "tongue" is

Which one of the following is NOT found in the CNS?

The midbrain consists of the thalamus and hypothalamus.

The parasympathetic nervous system

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Exam 8: Nervous System

Which response is NOT associated with the formation of a nerve impulse?

What is the term for the lobe of the cerebrum that contains the primary visual area?

A word that means "without speech" is

Compared to the inside of the membrane,the outside of the neuron cell membrane has a

What is the term for the neuroglia cell that is phagocytic?

Stimulation by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system increases heart rate,respiratory rate,and blood pressure.

The diencephalon includes the

Which one of the following is INCORRECT about spinal nerves?

All of the following are true about the sympathetic division EXCEPT

Three functional categories of nervous system activities are

The type of neuroglia cell that is likely to increase in number during an infection in the central nervous system is the

A root that means "tongue" is

Which one of the following is NOT found in the CNS?

The midbrain consists of the thalamus and hypothalamus.

The parasympathetic nervous system

Introduction to the Human Body

Chemistry, Matter, and Life

Cell Structure and Function

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Sensory System

Endocrine System

Cardiovascular System: The Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Lymphatic System and Body Defense

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Metabolism and Nutrition

Urinary System and Body Fluids

Reproductive System

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