Question 1

The parts of neurons that receive information from other neurons are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  axons. 
B)  dendrites. 
C)  synapses. 
D)  somas. 
A)  axons. 
B)  dendrites. 
C)  synapses. 
D)  somas.

Question 2

The autonomic nervous has control centers in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pituitary gland. 
B)  cerebellum. 
C)  basal ganglia. 
D)  medulla. 
A)  pituitary gland. 
B)  cerebellum. 
C)  basal ganglia. 
D)  medulla.

Question 3

Sympathetic nervous system neurons contact muscle tissue at neuromuscular junctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which cell causes endothelial cells to fit closely together?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oligodendrocytes 
B)  Microglial cells 
C)  Astrocytes 
D)  Interneurons 
A)  Oligodendrocytes 
B)  Microglial cells 
C)  Astrocytes 
D)  Interneurons

Question 5

The prefrontal cortex is important for working memory function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The presence of at least one Y chromosome indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  that a person will have a polymorphism. 
B)  that a person is genetically female. 
C)  that a person is genetically male. 
D)  that a person has autochromosomal traits. 
A)  that a person will have a polymorphism. 
B)  that a person is genetically female. 
C)  that a person is genetically male. 
D)  that a person has autochromosomal traits.

Question 7

A substance that inhibits the activity of the cerebellum would be expected to:

Accepted Answer

A)  impair memory. 
B)  cause inattention. 
C)  cause imbalance. 
D)  reduce cortical arousal. 
A)  impair memory. 
B)  cause inattention. 
C)  cause imbalance. 
D)  reduce cortical arousal.

Question 8

All of the following describe the functions of astrocytes except:

Accepted Answer

A)  astrocytes play a role in neurotransmission. 
B)  astrocytes respond to injury. 
C)  they form an insulating material around axons. 
D)  astrocytes form and maintain the blood-brain barrier. 
A)  astrocytes play a role in neurotransmission. 
B)  astrocytes respond to injury. 
C)  they form an insulating material around axons. 
D)  astrocytes form and maintain the blood-brain barrier.

Question 9

The nervous system most dominant while relaxing is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  extrapyramidal motor system. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  somatic nervous system. 
D)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
A)  extrapyramidal motor system. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  somatic nervous system. 
D)  parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 10

A drug that caused someone to make a reckless decision might be affecting the:

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal lobe. 
B)  cingulate cortex. 
C)  hippocampus. 
D)  prefrontal cortex. 
A)  temporal lobe. 
B)  cingulate cortex. 
C)  hippocampus. 
D)  prefrontal cortex.

Question 11

If a neuroscientist stated that a brain structure had efferent neurons,what can be concluded?

Accepted Answer

A)  The structure must receive information from other neurons. 
B)  The structure must also have afferent neurons. 
C)  The structure sends information to other neurons. 
D)  Interneurons affect the flow of information in the structure. 
A)  The structure must receive information from other neurons. 
B)  The structure must also have afferent neurons. 
C)  The structure sends information to other neurons. 
D)  Interneurons affect the flow of information in the structure.

Question 12

What parts of a neuron are completely contained within a ganglion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dendrites and axon 
B)  Axon and soma 
C)  Dendrites and soma 
D)  None of these are correct. 
A)  Dendrites and axon 
B)  Axon and soma 
C)  Dendrites and soma 
D)  None of these are correct.

Question 13

Which type of microglial cells promote inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)  M4 
B)  M3 
C)  M2 
D)  M1 
A)  M4 
B)  M3 
C)  M2 
D)  M1

Question 14

Imagine that you are investigating two structures in the brain,labeled structure A and structure B.You find that some neurons originate in structure B and terminate in structure A,and vice versa.You also find that some neurons originate and terminate in the same structure.Relative to structure B,which neurons are afferent,efferent,and interneurons?

Accepted Answer

Those that project from struct

Question 15

A neuron was found to originate in the hippocampus and terminate in the prefrontal cortex.Relative to the prefrontal cortex,the neuron would be called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  interneuron. 
B)  efferent neuron. 
C)  afferent neuron. 
D)  motor neuron. 
A)  interneuron. 
B)  efferent neuron. 
C)  afferent neuron. 
D)  motor neuron.

Question 16

Describe how glial scars can interfere with recovery from brain injury.

Accepted Answer

Glial scars prevent damage axons from re

Question 17

A scientist who wanted to determine how inflammation in the brain was occurring in a certain disorder would most likely investigate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oligodendrocytes 
B)  Reactive astrocytes 
C)  M2 microglial cells 
D)  M1 microglial cells 
A)  Oligodendrocytes 
B)  Reactive astrocytes 
C)  M2 microglial cells 
D)  M1 microglial cells

Question 18

The pons is activated when someone startles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An inhibitory intracellular matrix releases neurotrophins to impair axon re-growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discovering that someone has glial scars means suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the person had neurons that did not form correctly during neural development. 
B)  the person has a disease that affects myelin around axons. 
C)  the person had a past traumatic brain injury. 
D)  the person has a history of drug abuse. 
A)  the person had neurons that did not form correctly during neural development. 
B)  the person has a disease that affects myelin around axons. 
C)  the person had a past traumatic brain injury. 
D)  the person has a history of drug abuse.

The parts of neurons that receive information from other neurons are called:

The autonomic nervous has control centers in the:

Sympathetic nervous system neurons contact muscle tissue at neuromuscular junctions.

Which cell causes endothelial cells to fit closely together?

The prefrontal cortex is important for working memory function.

The presence of at least one Y chromosome indicates:

A substance that inhibits the activity of the cerebellum would be expected to:

All of the following describe the functions of astrocytes except:

The nervous system most dominant while relaxing is the:

A drug that caused someone to make a reckless decision might be affecting the:

If a neuroscientist stated that a brain structure had efferent neurons,what can be concluded?

What parts of a neuron are completely contained within a ganglion?

Which type of microglial cells promote inflammation?

A neuron was found to originate in the hippocampus and terminate in the prefrontal cortex.Relative to the prefrontal cortex,the neuron would be called a(n):

Describe how glial scars can interfere with recovery from brain injury.

A scientist who wanted to determine how inflammation in the brain was occurring in a certain disorder would most likely investigate which of the following?

The pons is activated when someone startles.

An inhibitory intracellular matrix releases neurotrophins to impair axon re-growth.

Discovering that someone has glial scars means suggests that:

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Exam 2: The Nervous System

The parts of neurons that receive information from other neurons are called:

The autonomic nervous has control centers in the:

Sympathetic nervous system neurons contact muscle tissue at neuromuscular junctions.

Which cell causes endothelial cells to fit closely together?

The prefrontal cortex is important for working memory function.

The presence of at least one Y chromosome indicates:

A substance that inhibits the activity of the cerebellum would be expected to:

All of the following describe the functions of astrocytes except:

The nervous system most dominant while relaxing is the:

A drug that caused someone to make a reckless decision might be affecting the:

If a neuroscientist stated that a brain structure had efferent neurons,what can be concluded?

What parts of a neuron are completely contained within a ganglion?

Which type of microglial cells promote inflammation?

A neuron was found to originate in the hippocampus and terminate in the prefrontal cortex.Relative to the prefrontal cortex,the neuron would be called a(n):

Describe how glial scars can interfere with recovery from brain injury.

A scientist who wanted to determine how inflammation in the brain was occurring in a certain disorder would most likely investigate which of the following?

The pons is activated when someone startles.

An inhibitory intracellular matrix releases neurotrophins to impair axon re-growth.

Discovering that someone has glial scars means suggests that:

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

Filters