Question 1

The neuroglia that form the myelin sheath in the CNS are the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The neuroglia that form the myelin sheath...

Question 2

The part of the brain that regulates coughing and sneezing is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The part of the brain that regulates...

Question 3

The part of the brain that regulates blood pressure is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The part of the brain that regulates...

Question 4

The ____________________ division of the autonomic nervous system constricts blood vessels in the skin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ division of the autonomic nervous...

Question 5

The cranial nerve pair that increases peristalsis in the intestines is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cranial nerve pair that increases peristalsis...

Question 6

The part of the brain with centers for visual and auditory reflexes is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The part of the brain with centers...

Question 7

An autonomic pathway from the CNS to an effector consists of:

Accepted Answer

A) a preganglionic neuron 
B) a postganglionic neuron 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B and a synapse in a ganglion 
A) a preganglionic neuron 
B) a postganglionic neuron 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B and a synapse in a ganglion

Question 8

Which of the following statements are true of the functions of the brain?
 (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)
A.Regulation of appetite is a function of the thalamus.
B.Heart rate is regulated by the pons.
C.The midbrain and medulla share the regulation of respiration.
D.Visual reflexes are controlled by the hypothalamus.
E.Body temperature is regulated by centers in the medulla.
f.Keeping the body upright is controlled by the cerebellum and medulla.
g.Blood pressure is regulated by the hypothalamus.
h.Voluntary movement is coordinated by the cerebellum.

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The answer of Which of the following statements are true...

Question 9

Depolarization of a neuron involves:

Accepted Answer

A) entry of potassium ions and a positive charge outside 
B) entry of sodium ions and a positive charge outside 
C) entry of potassium ions and a negative charge outside 
D) entry of sodium ions and a negative charge outside 
A) entry of potassium ions and a positive charge outside 
B) entry of sodium ions and a positive charge outside 
C) entry of potassium ions and a negative charge outside 
D) entry of sodium ions and a negative charge outside

Question 10

Which statement is NOT true of the meninges?

Accepted Answer

A) They line the cranial and spinal cavities. 
B) The dura mater is made of fibrous connective tissue. 
C) The subarachnoid space is external to the pia mater. 
D) The arachnoid membrane is the innermost layer. 
A) They line the cranial and spinal cavities. 
B) The dura mater is made of fibrous connective tissue. 
C) The subarachnoid space is external to the pia mater. 
D) The arachnoid membrane is the innermost layer.

Question 11

The part of the brain that regulates visual and auditory reflexes is the:

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus 
B) cerebellum 
C) midbrain 
D) thalamus 
A) hypothalamus 
B) cerebellum 
C) midbrain 
D) thalamus

Question 12

Craniosacral is another name for the ____________________ division of the autonomic nervous system.

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The answer of Craniosacral is another name for the ____________________...

Question 13

The cerebral cortex is located on the ____________________ of the cerebrum and consists of ____________________ matter.

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The answer of The cerebral cortex is located on the...

Question 14

Which body response is NOT paired with the correct division of the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A) increased heart rate - sympathetic 
B) bronchioles constrict - parasympathetic 
C) vasodilation in muscles - sympathetic 
D) pupils constrict - sympathetic 
A) increased heart rate - sympathetic 
B) bronchioles constrict - parasympathetic 
C) vasodilation in muscles - sympathetic 
D) pupils constrict - sympathetic

Question 15

The cranial nerve pair that is motor to the tongue

Accepted Answer

A) glossopharyngeal 
B) hypoglossal 
C) facial 
D) trigeminal 
A) glossopharyngeal 
B) hypoglossal 
C) facial 
D) trigeminal

Question 16

The cranial nerve pair that increases peristalsis in the intestines is the:

Accepted Answer

A) vagus 
B) glossopharyngeal 
C) accessory 
D) hypoglossal 
A) vagus 
B) glossopharyngeal 
C) accessory 
D) hypoglossal

Question 17

A nerve impulse along the neuron's cell membrane is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A) electrical 
B) chemical 
C) mechanical 
D) physical 
A) electrical 
B) chemical 
C) mechanical 
D) physical

Question 18

Which statement is NOT true of the location of the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A) It is found in the vertebral canal formed by the vertebrae. 
B) The meninges are between the spinal cord and the vertebrae. 
C) Superiorly,the spinal cord ends at the foramen magnum. 
D) Inferiorly,the spinal cord ends at the sacrum. 
A) It is found in the vertebral canal formed by the vertebrae. 
B) The meninges are between the spinal cord and the vertebrae. 
C) Superiorly,the spinal cord ends at the foramen magnum. 
D) Inferiorly,the spinal cord ends at the sacrum.

Question 19

A reflex is:

Accepted Answer

A) a voluntary action that happens quickly 
B) an involuntary response to a stimulus 
C) a voluntary action that we do not have to think about 
D) a twitch in a muscle 
A) a voluntary action that happens quickly 
B) an involuntary response to a stimulus 
C) a voluntary action that we do not have to think about 
D) a twitch in a muscle

Question 20

Which of the following statements are true of spinal nerves? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Accepted Answer

A) Each spinal nerve has a dorsal (or motor)root and a ventral (or sensory)root. 
B) Most spinal nerves are mixed nerves. 
C) The phrenic nerves are motor to the diaphragm. 
D) The sciatic nerve supplies the thumb side of the hand. 
E) A dorsal root ganglion consists of the cell bodies of motor neurons.
F)The pairs of spinal nerves are 8 cervical,12 thoracic,5 lumbar,5 sacral,and 1 coccygeal. 
A) Each spinal nerve has a dorsal (or motor)root and a ventral (or sensory)root. 
B) Most spinal nerves are mixed nerves. 
C) The phrenic nerves are motor to the diaphragm. 
D) The sciatic nerve supplies the thumb side of the hand. 
E) A dorsal root ganglion consists of the cell bodies of motor neurons.
F)The pairs of spinal nerves are 8 cervical,12 thoracic,5 lumbar,5 sacral,and 1 coccygeal.

Exam 8: The Nervous System

The neuroglia that form the myelin sheath in the CNS are the ____________________.

The part of the brain that regulates coughing and sneezing is the ____________________.

The part of the brain that regulates blood pressure is the ____________________.

The ____________________ division of the autonomic nervous system constricts blood vessels in the skin.

The cranial nerve pair that increases peristalsis in the intestines is the ____________________.

The part of the brain with centers for visual and auditory reflexes is the ____________________.

An autonomic pathway from the CNS to an effector consists of:

Depolarization of a neuron involves:

Which statement is NOT true of the meninges?

The part of the brain that regulates visual and auditory reflexes is the:

Craniosacral is another name for the ____________________ division of the autonomic nervous system.

The cerebral cortex is located on the ____________________ of the cerebrum and consists of ____________________ matter.

Which body response is NOT paired with the correct division of the autonomic nervous system?

The cranial nerve pair that is motor to the tongue

The cranial nerve pair that increases peristalsis in the intestines is the:

A nerve impulse along the neuron's cell membrane is best described as:

Which statement is NOT true of the location of the spinal cord?

A reflex is:

Which of the following statements are true of spinal nerves? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Organization and General Plan of the Body

Some Basic Chemistry

Cells

Tissues and Membranes

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

The Vascular System

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Body Temperature and Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluidelectrolyte and Acidbase Balance

The Reproductive Systems

Human Development and Genetics

An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease

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