Question 1

Which cells are needed for the formation of synapses in the CNS?

Accepted Answer

A) ependymal 
B) microglia 
C) astrocytes 
D) dendrites 
A) ependymal 
B) microglia 
C) astrocytes 
D) dendrites

Question 2

The greater the number of depolarization regions on an axon,the faster the action potential will be conducted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Conduction without decrement means that action potentials transmitted down an axon will not decrease in amplitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a functional classification of neurons?

Accepted Answer

A) motor or efferent 
B) interneuron or association 
C) multipolar 
D) sensory or afferent 
A) motor or efferent 
B) interneuron or association 
C) multipolar 
D) sensory or afferent

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a type of glutamate receptor?

Accepted Answer

A) NMDA receptor 
B) muscarinic receptor 
C) kainate receptor 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) NMDA receptor 
B) muscarinic receptor 
C) kainate receptor 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 6

Fetal neuron growth requires the actions of a group of chemicals known as

Accepted Answer

A) endorphins. 
B) synapsins. 
C) neurotrophins. 
D) glutamates. 
A) endorphins. 
B) synapsins. 
C) neurotrophins. 
D) glutamates.

Question 7

Where is glycine released?

Accepted Answer

A) in the PNS 
B) at skeletal muscleds 
C) in the CNS 
D) at the diaphragm 
A) in the PNS 
B) at skeletal muscleds 
C) in the CNS 
D) at the diaphragm

Question 8

The blood-brain barrier may prevent medications from reaching brain tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A bundle of axons in the CNS is called a/an

Accepted Answer

A) nerve. 
B) bundle. 
C) tract. 
D) neuron. 
A) nerve. 
B) bundle. 
C) tract. 
D) neuron.

Question 10

Which type of cell of the CNS is phagocytotic?

Accepted Answer

A) microglia 
B) satellite cells 
C) ependymal cells 
D) oligodendrocytes 
A) microglia 
B) satellite cells 
C) ependymal cells 
D) oligodendrocytes

Which cells are needed for the formation of synapses in the CNS?

The greater the number of depolarization regions on an axon,the faster the action potential will be conducted.

Conduction without decrement means that action potentials transmitted down an axon will not decrease in amplitude.

Which of the following is NOT a functional classification of neurons?

Which of the following is NOT a type of glutamate receptor?

Fetal neuron growth requires the actions of a group of chemicals known as

Where is glycine released?

The blood-brain barrier may prevent medications from reaching brain tissue.

A bundle of axons in the CNS is called a/an

Which type of cell of the CNS is phagocytotic?

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Exam 7: The Nervous System: Neurons and Synapses

Which cells are needed for the formation of synapses in the CNS?

The greater the number of depolarization regions on an axon,the faster the action potential will be conducted.

Conduction without decrement means that action potentials transmitted down an axon will not decrease in amplitude.

Which of the following is NOT a functional classification of neurons?

Which of the following is NOT a type of glutamate receptor?

Fetal neuron growth requires the actions of a group of chemicals known as

Where is glycine released?

The blood-brain barrier may prevent medications from reaching brain tissue.

A bundle of axons in the CNS is called a/an

Which type of cell of the CNS is phagocytotic?

The Study of Body Function

Chemical Composition of the Body

Cell Structure and Genetic Control

Enzymes and Energy

Cell Respiration and Metabolism

Interactions Between Cells and the Extracellular Environment

The Central Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Endocrine Glands: Secretion and Action of Hormones

Muscle: Mechanisms of Contraction and Neural Control

Blood,Heart and Circulation

Cardiac Output,Blood Flow,and Blood Pressure

The Immune System

Respiratory Physiology

Physiology of the Kidneys

The Digestive System

Regulation and Metabolism

Reproduction

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