Question 1

Which structure contains acetylcholine?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Question 2

Which nervous system division is referred to as the "fight-or-flight" system?

Accepted Answer

A) Central nervous system 
B) Somatic nervous system 
C) Sympathetic nervous system 
D) Parasympathetic nervous system 
A) Central nervous system 
B) Somatic nervous system 
C) Sympathetic nervous system 
D) Parasympathetic nervous system

Question 3

The peripheral nervous system is composed of nerves whereas the central nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the function of the afferent part of the peripheral nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A) Send motor commands to muscles 
B) Transmit information from different receptors 
C) Integrate and analyze sensory information 
D) Control heart beat by changing its rhythm 
A) Send motor commands to muscles 
B) Transmit information from different receptors 
C) Integrate and analyze sensory information 
D) Control heart beat by changing its rhythm

Question 5

Which division of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A) Autonomic nervous system 
B) Somatic nervous system 
C) Central nervous system 
D) Peripheral nervous system 
A) Autonomic nervous system 
B) Somatic nervous system 
C) Central nervous system 
D) Peripheral nervous system

Question 6

The non-compressible fluid that protects the brain and the spinal cord is called:

Accepted Answer

A) blood 
B) lymph 
C) plasma 
D) cerebrospinal fluid 
A) blood 
B) lymph 
C) plasma 
D) cerebrospinal fluid

Question 7

Which type of cell cleans up cellular debris and pathogens in the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A) Microglia 
B) Schwann cell 
C) Astrocyte 
D) Ependymal cell 
A) Microglia 
B) Schwann cell 
C) Astrocyte 
D) Ependymal cell

Question 8

What is the function of structure as "D"?

Accepted Answer

A) Relay station for most incoming sensory information   
B) Coordination and balance 
C) Contains reflex centers for sneezing and coughing 
D) Control of the pituitary gland via hormones 
A) Relay station for most incoming sensory information   
B) Coordination and balance 
C) Contains reflex centers for sneezing and coughing 
D) Control of the pituitary gland via hormones

Question 9

What is a typical resting potential for neurons?

Accepted Answer

A) +30 mV 
B) +15 mV 
C) -55 mV 
D) -70 mV 
A) +30 mV 
B) +15 mV 
C) -55 mV 
D) -70 mV

Question 10

The spinal nerves only contain sensory neurons while the cranial nerves contain only motor neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The brain is composed of interneurons,motor neurons,and sensory neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What does the parasympathetic nervous system do to the heart rate?

Accepted Answer

A) Lowers it 
B) Increases it 
C) Maintains it 
D) Increases it first then lowers it after the emergency is gone 
A) Lowers it 
B) Increases it 
C) Maintains it 
D) Increases it first then lowers it after the emergency is gone

Question 13

Repolarization is due to the opening of sodium channels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

During normal resting condition,the levels of which positive ions are higher outside the neuron than inside?

Accepted Answer

A) Sodium ions 
B) Chloride ions 
C) Potassium ions 
D) Calcium ions 
A) Sodium ions 
B) Chloride ions 
C) Potassium ions 
D) Calcium ions

Question 15

Which phase of an action potential is depicted here?

Accepted Answer

A) Resting state   
B) Depolarization 
C) Repolarization 
D) Hyperpolarization 
A) Resting state   
B) Depolarization 
C) Repolarization 
D) Hyperpolarization

Question 16

What is the function of structure as "F"?

Accepted Answer

A) Contains vital centers related to blood pressure and reflex centers for swallowing   
B) Contains vital centers focused on respiration 
C) Processing and integration of sensory information 
D) Relay station for most incoming sensory information 
A) Contains vital centers related to blood pressure and reflex centers for swallowing   
B) Contains vital centers focused on respiration 
C) Processing and integration of sensory information 
D) Relay station for most incoming sensory information

Question 17

Which type of cell allows the regeneration of neuronal axons in the peripheral nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A) Oligodendrocyte 
B) Motor neuron 
C) Schwann cell 
D) Interneuron 
A) Oligodendrocyte 
B) Motor neuron 
C) Schwann cell 
D) Interneuron

Question 18

The outer covering of the brain is a tough connective tissue layer called the dura mater.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What type of neuron is label "A" indicating?

Accepted Answer

A) Motor 
B) Sensory 
C) Interneuron 
D) Effector 
A) Motor 
B) Sensory 
C) Interneuron 
D) Effector

Question 20

Which feature sets the nervous system apart from other organ systems?

Accepted Answer

A) It maintains homeostasis 
B) The immediacy of response 
C) Its size 
D) The location 
A) It maintains homeostasis 
B) The immediacy of response 
C) Its size 
D) The location

Exam 7: The Nervous System

Which structure contains acetylcholine?

Which nervous system division is referred to as the "fight-or-flight" system?

The peripheral nervous system is composed of nerves whereas the central nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord.

What is the function of the afferent part of the peripheral nervous system?

Which division of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?

The non-compressible fluid that protects the brain and the spinal cord is called:

Which type of cell cleans up cellular debris and pathogens in the nervous system?

What is the function of structure as "D"?

What is a typical resting potential for neurons?

The spinal nerves only contain sensory neurons while the cranial nerves contain only motor neurons.

The brain is composed of interneurons,motor neurons,and sensory neurons.

What does the parasympathetic nervous system do to the heart rate?

Repolarization is due to the opening of sodium channels.

During normal resting condition,the levels of which positive ions are higher outside the neuron than inside?

Which phase of an action potential is depicted here?

What is the function of structure as "F"?

Which type of cell allows the regeneration of neuronal axons in the peripheral nervous system?

The outer covering of the brain is a tough connective tissue layer called the dura mater.

What type of neuron is label "A" indicating?

Which feature sets the nervous system apart from other organ systems?

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