Question 1

A group of cell bodies within the PNS is called a nucleus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How do the functions of Schwann cells differ from those of satellite cells

Accepted Answer

Both satellite cells and Schwann cells a

Question 3

Figure 13.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label I: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 13.2
   
Using the figure...

Question 4

Figure 13.4
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label N: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

Presynapti

Question 5

How do the functions of oligodendrocytes differ from those of Schwann cells

Accepted Answer

Oligodendrocytes completely sheathe the

Question 6

Figure 13.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label A: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 13.2
   
Using the figure...

Question 7

The ________ division of the PNS sends motor information to muscles and glands.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ division of the PNS sends...

Question 8

The most common neurotransmitter is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most common neurotransmitter is ________....

Question 9

Neuroglia in the nervous system function to

Accepted Answer

A) carry nerve impulses. 
B) support the neurons. 
C) process information in the nervous system. 
D) transfer nerve impulses from the brain to the spinal cord. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) carry nerve impulses. 
B) support the neurons. 
C) process information in the nervous system. 
D) transfer nerve impulses from the brain to the spinal cord. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 10

Which of the following selections lists only types of glial cells

Accepted Answer

A) astrocytes and parenchymal cells 
B) apocrine and exocrine cells 
C) merocrine, platelet, and ependymal cells 
D) microglia, oligodendrocytes, and Schwann cells 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) astrocytes and parenchymal cells 
B) apocrine and exocrine cells 
C) merocrine, platelet, and ependymal cells 
D) microglia, oligodendrocytes, and Schwann cells 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 11

The characteristic of the neuron plasmalemma that allows it to conduct impulses is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The characteristic of the neuron plasmalemma that...

Question 12

Figure 13.1
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label I: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 13.1
   
Using the figure...

Question 13

Special sensory receptors receive information in the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What effect does a reverberating circuit have on the ability of the organism to function

Accepted Answer

Reverberating circuits utilize positive

Question 15

What is the significance of the blood-brain barrier to brain cell function

Accepted Answer

The blood-brain barrier acts to isolate

Question 16

Movement of nutrients, wastes, and organelles between the cell body and axon terminals is called

Accepted Answer

A) axonal transport. 
B) axoplasmic transport. 
C) osmosis. 
D) diffusion. 
E) neurofibular contraction. 
A) axonal transport. 
B) axoplasmic transport. 
C) osmosis. 
D) diffusion. 
E) neurofibular contraction.

Question 17

Areas of the nervous system that are dense in myelinated axons are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) arachnoid mater. 
B) gray matter. 
C) dura mater. 
D) white matter. 
E) pia matter. 
A) arachnoid mater. 
B) gray matter. 
C) dura mater. 
D) white matter. 
E) pia matter.

Question 18

A neuron might be temporarily unable to transmit an impulse to another if

Accepted Answer

A) its supply of neurotransmitters is exhausted. 
B) the neurons are of different types. 
C) the levels of microglia are too low. 
D) there are too many astrocytes present. 
E) you are asleep. 
A) its supply of neurotransmitters is exhausted. 
B) the neurons are of different types. 
C) the levels of microglia are too low. 
D) there are too many astrocytes present. 
E) you are asleep.

Question 19

Figure 13.5
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label B: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 13.5
   
Using the figure...

Question 20

The outermost covering of a myelinated axon is called (the)

Accepted Answer

A) axolemma. 
B) neurolemma. 
C) sarcolemma. 
D) internode. 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) axolemma. 
B) neurolemma. 
C) sarcolemma. 
D) internode. 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Exam 13: The Nervous System: Neural Tissue

A group of cell bodies within the PNS is called a nucleus.

How do the functions of Schwann cells differ from those of satellite cells

Figure 13.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label I: ______________________________

Figure 13.4 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label N: ______________________________

How do the functions of oligodendrocytes differ from those of Schwann cells

Figure 13.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label A: ______________________________

The ________ division of the PNS sends motor information to muscles and glands.

The most common neurotransmitter is ________.

Neuroglia in the nervous system function to

Which of the following selections lists only types of glial cells

The characteristic of the neuron plasmalemma that allows it to conduct impulses is called ________.

Figure 13.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label I: ______________________________

Special sensory receptors receive information in the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

What effect does a reverberating circuit have on the ability of the organism to function

What is the significance of the blood-brain barrier to brain cell function

Movement of nutrients, wastes, and organelles between the cell body and axon terminals is called

Areas of the nervous system that are dense in myelinated axons are referred to as

A neuron might be temporarily unable to transmit an impulse to another if

Figure 13.5 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label B: ______________________________

The outermost covering of a myelinated axon is called (the)

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