Question 1

A ganglion is a group of cell bodies located in the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The functions of the spinal cord include

Accepted Answer

A)  the primary reflex center 
B)  carrying motor impulses to the brain 
C)  carrying sensory impulses away from the brain 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the primary reflex center 
B)  carrying motor impulses to the brain 
C)  carrying sensory impulses away from the brain 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

The "vital centers" (the cardiac,respiratory,and vasomotor centers)are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  pons 
B)  midbrain 
C)  thalamus 
D)  medulla oblongata 
A)  pons 
B)  midbrain 
C)  thalamus 
D)  medulla oblongata

Question 4

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Neurotransmitter that is released from the postganglionic axon or the sympathetic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) Pia mater 
B) Dura mater 
C) Cranial nerves 
D) Spinal nerves 
E) Arachnoid mater
F)Dermatome
G)Parasympathetic nervous system
H)Sympathetic nervous system
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine 
A) Pia mater 
B) Dura mater 
C) Cranial nerves 
D) Spinal nerves 
E) Arachnoid mater
F)Dermatome
G)Parasympathetic nervous system
H)Sympathetic nervous system
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine

Question 5

Gray matter can be made up of axons,dendrites,or cell bodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The sympathetic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A)  is called the thoracolumbar system 
B)  releases norepinephrine from its preganglionic axon 
C)  is called the craniosacral system 
D)  both a and b above 
A)  is called the thoracolumbar system 
B)  releases norepinephrine from its preganglionic axon 
C)  is called the craniosacral system 
D)  both a and b above

Question 7

The part of the neuron that carries impulses to the neuron cell body is the

Accepted Answer

A)  dendrite 
B)  axon 
C)  neurolemma 
D)  node of Ranvier 
A)  dendrite 
B)  axon 
C)  neurolemma 
D)  node of Ranvier

Question 8

Neurotransmitter receptors are located on the presynaptic neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-12 pairs of these make up part of the peripheral nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) Pia mater 
B) Dura mater 
C) Cranial nerves 
D) Spinal nerves 
E) Arachnoid mater
F)Dermatome
G)Parasympathetic nervous system
H)Sympathetic nervous system
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine 
A) Pia mater 
B) Dura mater 
C) Cranial nerves 
D) Spinal nerves 
E) Arachnoid mater
F)Dermatome
G)Parasympathetic nervous system
H)Sympathetic nervous system
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine

Question 10

One of the differences between how the endocrine system and nervous system control body functions is the more rapid communication of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How many spinal nerves are there? How many come from each part of the spinal cord,and how are they identified? What is a dermatome?

Accepted Answer

There are a total of 31 pairs of spinal

Question 12

Where is cerebrospinal fluid made? What is its function?

Accepted Answer

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced ma

Question 13

In which nervous system does the synapse of the preganglionic and postganglionic neurons usually occur close to the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parasympathetic nervous system 
B)  Sympathetic nervous system 
C)  Both parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems 
A)  Parasympathetic nervous system 
B)  Sympathetic nervous system 
C)  Both parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems

Question 14

Multiple sclerosis is a disorder caused by injury or death to the oligodendrocytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The midbrain is an enlarged upward extension of the spinal cord just inside the cranial cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which nervous system is also called the craniosacral nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parasympathetic nervous system 
B)  Sympathetic nervous system 
C)  Both parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems 
A)  Parasympathetic nervous system 
B)  Sympathetic nervous system 
C)  Both parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems

Question 17

Match each of the terms with its function or description.
-Lobe of the cerebrum that deals with vision

Accepted Answer

A) Brainstem 
B) Hypothalamus 
C) Thalamus 
D) Cerebellum 
E) Gyrus
F)Sulcus
G)Corpus callosum
H)Spinal cord
I)Occipital lobe
J)Temporal lobe 
A) Brainstem 
B) Hypothalamus 
C) Thalamus 
D) Cerebellum 
E) Gyrus
F)Sulcus
G)Corpus callosum
H)Spinal cord
I)Occipital lobe
J)Temporal lobe

Question 18

Match each of the terms with its correct definition or description.
-Neurotransmitter that functions as a natural pain killer

Accepted Answer

A) Dendrite 
B) Axon 
C) Astrocyte 
D) Microglia 
E) Schwann cell
F)Interneuron
G)Synaptic Knob
H)Serotonin
I)Synaptic cleft
J)Enkephalins
K)Oligodendrocyte
L)Afferent neuron
M)Saltatory conduction
N)Efferent neurons
O)Cell body
P)Neurotransmitter
Q)Nodes of Ranvier 
A) Dendrite 
B) Axon 
C) Astrocyte 
D) Microglia 
E) Schwann cell
F)Interneuron
G)Synaptic Knob
H)Serotonin
I)Synaptic cleft
J)Enkephalins
K)Oligodendrocyte
L)Afferent neuron
M)Saltatory conduction
N)Efferent neurons
O)Cell body
P)Neurotransmitter
Q)Nodes of Ranvier

Question 19

The visual association area is in the occipital lobe of the cerebrum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the difference between autonomic conduction paths to the effectors and central nervous system conduction paths to the effectors.

Accepted Answer

The autonomic conduction paths to the ef

Exam 9: Nervous System

A ganglion is a group of cell bodies located in the central nervous system.

The functions of the spinal cord include

The "vital centers" (the cardiac,respiratory,and vasomotor centers)are located in the

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Neurotransmitter that is released from the postganglionic axon or the sympathetic nervous system

Gray matter can be made up of axons,dendrites,or cell bodies.

The sympathetic nervous system

The part of the neuron that carries impulses to the neuron cell body is the

Neurotransmitter receptors are located on the presynaptic neuron.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -12 pairs of these make up part of the peripheral nervous system

One of the differences between how the endocrine system and nervous system control body functions is the more rapid communication of the nervous system.

How many spinal nerves are there? How many come from each part of the spinal cord,and how are they identified? What is a dermatome?

Where is cerebrospinal fluid made? What is its function?

In which nervous system does the synapse of the preganglionic and postganglionic neurons usually occur close to the spinal cord?

Multiple sclerosis is a disorder caused by injury or death to the oligodendrocytes.

The midbrain is an enlarged upward extension of the spinal cord just inside the cranial cavity.

Which nervous system is also called the craniosacral nervous system?

Match each of the terms with its function or description. -Lobe of the cerebrum that deals with vision

Match each of the terms with its correct definition or description. -Neurotransmitter that functions as a natural pain killer

The visual association area is in the occipital lobe of the cerebrum.

Explain the difference between autonomic conduction paths to the effectors and central nervous system conduction paths to the effectors.

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