Question 1

The brain receives approximately _____ of the cardiac output.

Accepted Answer

A)  80% 
B)  40% 
C)  20% 
D)  10% 
A)  80% 
B)  40% 
C)  20% 
D)  10% C

Question 2

Most of the blood vessels involved in the control of blood pressure are innervated by sympathetic nerves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

From which part of the midbrain do cranial nerves IX to XII emerge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Midbrain 
B)  Pons 
C)  Medulla oblongata 
D)  Lateral colliculi 
A)  Midbrain 
B)  Pons 
C)  Medulla oblongata 
D)  Lateral colliculi C

Question 4

What is the primary response from norepinephrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased heart rate and contractility 
B)  Release of renin from the kidney 
C)  Vasoconstriction 
D)  Pupillary dilation 
A)  Increased heart rate and contractility 
B)  Release of renin from the kidney 
C)  Vasoconstriction 
D)  Pupillary dilation

Question 5

The fight or flight response is primarily mediated by the parasympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Where is the region responsible for motor aspects of speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wernicke area in the temporal lobe 
B)  Broca area in the frontal lobe 
C)  Wronka's area in the parietal lobe 
D)  Barlow's area in the occipital lobe 
A)  Wernicke area in the temporal lobe 
B)  Broca area in the frontal lobe 
C)  Wronka's area in the parietal lobe 
D)  Barlow's area in the occipital lobe

Question 7

Match the function with the appropriate cranial nerve.
-Oculomotor nerve

Accepted Answer

A) Innervates muscles that move the eye downward and inward 
B) Has both motor and sensory functions to face,mouth,nose,and eyes 
C) Carries motor functions to tongue and sensory impulses from tongue to brain 
D) Controls size,shape,and equality of pupils 
E) Causes motor functions to pharynx and salivary glands and sensory functions from pharynx and tongue
F)Innervated muscles that move the eye laterally
G)Carries sensory and motor action to the tongue
H)Carries impulse for sense of smell
I)Carries motor and sensory fibers of abdominal organs
J)Transmits impulses for sense of hearing
K)Carries sensory and motor fibers to pharynx and larynx 
A) Innervates muscles that move the eye downward and inward 
B) Has both motor and sensory functions to face,mouth,nose,and eyes 
C) Carries motor functions to tongue and sensory impulses from tongue to brain 
D) Controls size,shape,and equality of pupils 
E) Causes motor functions to pharynx and salivary glands and sensory functions from pharynx and tongue
F)Innervated muscles that move the eye laterally
G)Carries sensory and motor action to the tongue
H)Carries impulse for sense of smell
I)Carries motor and sensory fibers of abdominal organs
J)Transmits impulses for sense of hearing
K)Carries sensory and motor fibers to pharynx and larynx

Question 8

Principal cellular changes associated with aging include lipofuscin deposition as well as the presence of neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the function with the appropriate cranial nerve.
-Trochlear nerve

Accepted Answer

A) Innervates muscles that move the eye downward and inward 
B) Has both motor and sensory functions to face,mouth,nose,and eyes 
C) Carries motor functions to tongue and sensory impulses from tongue to brain 
D) Controls size,shape,and equality of pupils 
E) Causes motor functions to pharynx and salivary glands and sensory functions from pharynx and tongue
F)Innervated muscles that move the eye laterally
G)Carries sensory and motor action to the tongue
H)Carries impulse for sense of smell
I)Carries motor and sensory fibers of abdominal organs
J)Transmits impulses for sense of hearing
K)Carries sensory and motor fibers to pharynx and larynx 
A) Innervates muscles that move the eye downward and inward 
B) Has both motor and sensory functions to face,mouth,nose,and eyes 
C) Carries motor functions to tongue and sensory impulses from tongue to brain 
D) Controls size,shape,and equality of pupils 
E) Causes motor functions to pharynx and salivary glands and sensory functions from pharynx and tongue
F)Innervated muscles that move the eye laterally
G)Carries sensory and motor action to the tongue
H)Carries impulse for sense of smell
I)Carries motor and sensory fibers of abdominal organs
J)Transmits impulses for sense of hearing
K)Carries sensory and motor fibers to pharynx and larynx

Question 10

From which part of the midbrain do cranial nerves V to VIII emerge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Midbrain 
B)  Pons 
C)  Medulla oblongata 
D)  Lateral colliculi 
A)  Midbrain 
B)  Pons 
C)  Medulla oblongata 
D)  Lateral colliculi

Question 11

The _____ provides for collateral blood flow to the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  carotid arteries 
B)  basal artery 
C)  circle of Willis 
D)  vertebral arteries 
A)  carotid arteries 
B)  basal artery 
C)  circle of Willis 
D)  vertebral arteries

Question 12

Which nerves are capable for regeneration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nerves within the brain and spinal cord 
B)  Peripheral nerves that are cut or severed 
C)  Myelinated nerves in the peripheral nervous system 
D)  Unmyelinated nerves of the peripheral nervous system. 
A)  Nerves within the brain and spinal cord 
B)  Peripheral nerves that are cut or severed 
C)  Myelinated nerves in the peripheral nervous system 
D)  Unmyelinated nerves of the peripheral nervous system.

Question 13

MATCHING
Match the lobe of the cerebral cortex with its function.(Names of lobes may be used more than once. )
-Primary auditory cortex

Accepted Answer

A) Frontal lobe 
B) Parietal lobe 
C) Temporal lobe 
D) Occipital lobe 
A) Frontal lobe 
B) Parietal lobe 
C) Temporal lobe 
D) Occipital lobe

Question 14

Elaboration of thought and goal-oriented behavior are functions of the _____ area of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamic 
B)  limbic system 
C)  prefrontal 
D)  occipital lobe 
A)  thalamic 
B)  limbic system 
C)  prefrontal 
D)  occipital lobe

Question 15

If a neuron's membrane potential is held close to the threshold potential by excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSP)s,the neuron is said to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperpolarized. 
B)  facilitated. 
C)  integrated. 
D)  hypopolarized. 
A)  hyperpolarized. 
B)  facilitated. 
C)  integrated. 
D)  hypopolarized.

Question 16

Match the function with the appropriate cranial nerve.
-Spinal accessory nerve

Accepted Answer

A) Innervates muscles that move the eye downward and inward 
B) Has both motor and sensory functions to face,mouth,nose,and eyes 
C) Carries motor functions to tongue and sensory impulses from tongue to brain 
D) Controls size,shape,and equality of pupils 
E) Causes motor functions to pharynx and salivary glands and sensory functions from pharynx and tongue
F)Innervated muscles that move the eye laterally
G)Carries sensory and motor action to the tongue
H)Carries impulse for sense of smell
I)Carries motor and sensory fibers of abdominal organs
J)Transmits impulses for sense of hearing
K)Carries sensory and motor fibers to pharynx and larynx 
A) Innervates muscles that move the eye downward and inward 
B) Has both motor and sensory functions to face,mouth,nose,and eyes 
C) Carries motor functions to tongue and sensory impulses from tongue to brain 
D) Controls size,shape,and equality of pupils 
E) Causes motor functions to pharynx and salivary glands and sensory functions from pharynx and tongue
F)Innervated muscles that move the eye laterally
G)Carries sensory and motor action to the tongue
H)Carries impulse for sense of smell
I)Carries motor and sensory fibers of abdominal organs
J)Transmits impulses for sense of hearing
K)Carries sensory and motor fibers to pharynx and larynx

Question 17

The _____ is a large network of neurons within the brain stem that is essential for maintaining wakefulness.

Accepted Answer

A)  midbrain 
B)  reticular activating system 
C)  medulla oblongata 
D)  pons 
A)  midbrain 
B)  reticular activating system 
C)  medulla oblongata 
D)  pons

Question 18

Microglia perform phagocytosis in the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The parasympathetic nervous system functions to conserve and restore energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The ability of the eyes to track moving objects through a visual field is primarily a function of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior colliculi. 
B)  superior colliculi. 
C)  midcolliculi. 
D)  posterior colliculi. 
A)  inferior colliculi. 
B)  superior colliculi. 
C)  midcolliculi. 
D)  posterior colliculi.

Exam 14: Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

The brain receives approximately _____ of the cardiac output.

Most of the blood vessels involved in the control of blood pressure are innervated by sympathetic nerves.

From which part of the midbrain do cranial nerves IX to XII emerge?

What is the primary response from norepinephrine?

The fight or flight response is primarily mediated by the parasympathetic nervous system.

Where is the region responsible for motor aspects of speech?

Match the function with the appropriate cranial nerve. -Oculomotor nerve

Principal cellular changes associated with aging include lipofuscin deposition as well as the presence of neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques.

Match the function with the appropriate cranial nerve. -Trochlear nerve

From which part of the midbrain do cranial nerves V to VIII emerge?

The _____ provides for collateral blood flow to the brain.

Which nerves are capable for regeneration?

MATCHING Match the lobe of the cerebral cortex with its function.(Names of lobes may be used more than once. ) -Primary auditory cortex

Elaboration of thought and goal-oriented behavior are functions of the _____ area of the brain.

If a neuron's membrane potential is held close to the threshold potential by excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSP)s,the neuron is said to be:

Match the function with the appropriate cranial nerve. -Spinal accessory nerve

The _____ is a large network of neurons within the brain stem that is essential for maintaining wakefulness.

Microglia perform phagocytosis in the central nervous system.

The parasympathetic nervous system functions to conserve and restore energy.

The ability of the eyes to track moving objects through a visual field is primarily a function of the:

Cellular Biology

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Genes and Genetic Diseases

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Innate Immunity Including Inflammation

Adaptive Immunity

Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation Including Hypersensitivies

Infection Including Hivaids

Stress and Disease

Biology of Cancer

Tumor Invasion and Metastasis

Cancer in Children

Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Concepts of Neurologic Dysfunction

Disorders of Neurologic Function

Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Reproductive Systems

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Erythrocyte Function

Alterations in Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

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Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

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Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

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