Question 1

Diffusion across which structure(s)returns excess CSF to venous circulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  third ventricle 
B)  dural sinuses 
C)  cerebral aqueduct 
D)  arachnoid granulations 
E)  lateral ventricle 
A)  third ventricle 
B)  dural sinuses 
C)  cerebral aqueduct 
D)  arachnoid granulations 
E)  lateral ventricle

Question 2

The division of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for emergencies is the

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic division. 
B)  parasympathetic division. 
C)  craniosacral division. 
D)  arachnoid division. 
E)  somatic motor division. 
A)  sympathetic division. 
B)  parasympathetic division. 
C)  craniosacral division. 
D)  arachnoid division. 
E)  somatic motor division.

Question 3

Branches that sometimes occur along the length of an axon are called

Accepted Answer

A)  action potentials. 
B)  synaptic knobs. 
C)  collaterals. 
D)  hillocks. 
E)  synapse. 
A)  action potentials. 
B)  synaptic knobs. 
C)  collaterals. 
D)  hillocks. 
E)  synapse.

Question 4

The surface of the postcentral gyrus contains the

Accepted Answer

A)  primary sensory cortex. 
B)  primary motor cortex. 
C)  visual cortex. 
D)  olfactory cortex. 
E)  auditory cortex. 
A)  primary sensory cortex. 
B)  primary motor cortex. 
C)  visual cortex. 
D)  olfactory cortex. 
E)  auditory cortex.

Question 5

The ________ acts as a switching and relay center for integration of conscious and unconscious sensory information and motor commands.

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum 
B)  midbrain 
C)  diencephalon 
D)  pons 
E)  medulla 
A)  cerebellum 
B)  midbrain 
C)  diencephalon 
D)  pons 
E)  medulla

Question 6

Which of the following occurs from spinal segments T₁ to L₂?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sympathetic postganglionic fibers join the dorsal root of each spinal nerve. 
B)  Parasympathetic postganglionic fibers join the dorsal root of each spinal nerve. 
C)  Sympathetic postganglionic fibers join the ventral root of each spinal nerve. 
D)  Parasympathetic preganglionic fibers join the ventral root of each spinal nerve. 
E)  Sympathetic preganglionic fibers join the ventral root of each spinal nerve. 
A)  Sympathetic postganglionic fibers join the dorsal root of each spinal nerve. 
B)  Parasympathetic postganglionic fibers join the dorsal root of each spinal nerve. 
C)  Sympathetic postganglionic fibers join the ventral root of each spinal nerve. 
D)  Parasympathetic preganglionic fibers join the ventral root of each spinal nerve. 
E)  Sympathetic preganglionic fibers join the ventral root of each spinal nerve.

Question 7

Interneurons

Accepted Answer

A)  are found only in the central nervous system. 
B)  carry only sensory impulses. 
C)  carry only motor impulses. 
D)  only connect motor neurons to other motor neurons. 
E)  are found between neurons and their effectors. 
A)  are found only in the central nervous system. 
B)  carry only sensory impulses. 
C)  carry only motor impulses. 
D)  only connect motor neurons to other motor neurons. 
E)  are found between neurons and their effectors.

Question 8

Which pathway begins at the pyramidal cells of the cerebral cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior column 
B)  medial 
C)  spinocerebellar 
D)  lateral 
E)  corticospinal 
A)  posterior column 
B)  medial 
C)  spinocerebellar 
D)  lateral 
E)  corticospinal

Question 9

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings
Figure 8-1 Structural Components of the Brain (Sagittal Section)
Use Figure 8-1 to identify the labeled part.
-The lobe containing the general interpretive area is labeled

Accepted Answer

A)  P. 
B)  B. 
C)  M. 
D)  H. 
E)  C. 
A)  P. 
B)  B. 
C)  M. 
D)  H. 
E)  C.

Diffusion across which structure(s)returns excess CSF to venous circulation?

The division of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for emergencies is the

Branches that sometimes occur along the length of an axon are called

The surface of the postcentral gyrus contains the

The ________ acts as a switching and relay center for integration of conscious and unconscious sensory information and motor commands.

Which of the following occurs from spinal segments T₁ to L₂?

Interneurons

Which pathway begins at the pyramidal cells of the cerebral cortex?

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 8-1 Structural Components of the Brain (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 8-1 to identify the labeled part. -The lobe containing the general interpretive area is labeled

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Exam 8: The Nervous System

Diffusion across which structure(s)returns excess CSF to venous circulation?

The division of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for emergencies is the

Branches that sometimes occur along the length of an axon are called

The surface of the postcentral gyrus contains the

The ________ acts as a switching and relay center for integration of conscious and unconscious sensory information and motor commands.

Which of the following occurs from spinal segments T₁ to L₂?

Interneurons

Which pathway begins at the pyramidal cells of the cerebral cortex?

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 8-1 Structural Components of the Brain (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 8-1 to identify the labeled part. -The lobe containing the general interpretive area is labeled

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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