Exam 27: Coordination by Neural Signaling

When a neuron is not conducting an action potential,the resting potential is about _______.

The outer portion of the spinal cord which acts as a superhighway by continuously passing information between the brain and the rest of the body is referred to as:

If you were studying the neurotransmitter which is generally involved in stimulating smooth muscle,and is also important in dreaming,you would be studying:

The part of the nervous system which serves the skin,joints,and skeletal muscle is referred to as:

Which of the following does not take place in the cerebrum?

-This figure shows the parts of a motor neuron.What does "c" represent?

Molecules that block the release of a neurotransmitter or modify a normal response to a neurotransmitter,such as caffeine,are referred to as:

If you were studying the two parts of the central nervous system in vertebrates you would be studying:

A pharmaceutical company is developing a drug that will block action potentials in order to help control seizures of critically ill patients.Which ion should the pharmaceutical company work on blocking in order for the drug to be effective?

-This figure shows the anatomy of the human brain.What does "e" represent?

A low level of dopamine is associated with depression.

What are the potential consequences of a neuron receiving both inhibitory and excitatory signals at the same time?

A biologist is studying the type of neuron which takes nervous impulses from sensory receptors in the skin to the central nervous system for integration.Based on this information you would conclude that he or she is studying which of the following?

Which lobe is responsible for vision?

Neurotransmitters only cause stimulation in the nervous system.

Spinal nerves are attached directly to the brain.

If you were a biologist studying the part of the brain which is involved in storing and retrieving memories you would be studying which of the following?

The small gap between neurons is called the:

-This figure shows the anatomy of the human brain.Which part is represented by "c"?

Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic division are responsible for innervating the internal organs.