Question 1

The sleep-wake cycle is controlled by interactions among how many neural systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 C

Question 2

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory using the following answer code:
-probably involves relatively permanent functional or structural changes between existing neurons

Accepted Answer

A) short-term memory 
B) long-term memory 
A) short-term memory 
B) long-term memory B

Question 3

Complex thought is a function of the frontal lobe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The nervous system is organized into the ____________________, consisting of the brain and ____________________, and the ____________________, consisting of nerve fibers that carry information between the CNS and other parts of the body.

Accepted Answer

central nervous syst

Question 5

Which glial cells affect the conduction velocity of CNS neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  astrocytes. 
B)  ependymal cells. 
C)  neurons. 
D)  microglia. 
E)  oligodendrocytes. 
A)  astrocytes. 
B)  ependymal cells. 
C)  neurons. 
D)  microglia. 
E)  oligodendrocytes.

Question 6

If a person suffers a severe blow to the side of the head. slightly above the ear, it is closest to the ____ lobe of the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal. 
B)  occipital. 
C)  parietal. 
D)  prefrontal. 
E)  temporal. 
A)  frontal. 
B)  occipital. 
C)  parietal. 
D)  prefrontal. 
E)  temporal.

Question 7

The occipital lobe is in the anterior region of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code:
-Coordinates rapid activities of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) applies to the nervous system 
B) applies to the endocrine system 
C) applies to both the nervous system and the endocrine system 
A) applies to the nervous system 
B) applies to the endocrine system 
C) applies to both the nervous system and the endocrine system

Question 9

The accompanying figure relates to the diagram of the withdrawal reflex. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-6. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below.
-Muscle effectors contract and relax

Accepted Answer

A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4 
E) Step 5
F)Step 6 
A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4 
E) Step 5
F)Step 6

Question 10

MATCHING
Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code:
-Damage to this structure is associated with a resting tremor.

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum 
B) hypothalamus 
C) brain stem 
D) basal nuclei 
E) cerebral cortex 
A) cerebellum 
B) hypothalamus 
C) brain stem 
D) basal nuclei 
E) cerebral cortex

Question 11

Complete the sentences using the following answer code.
-line the brain ventricles.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code:
-Chemical messengers travel short distances.

Accepted Answer

A) applies to the nervous system 
B) applies to the endocrine system 
C) applies to both the nervous system and the endocrine system 
A) applies to the nervous system 
B) applies to the endocrine system 
C) applies to both the nervous system and the endocrine system

Question 13

The brain is dependent upon glucose as its primary energy source..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Astrocytes take up the neurotransmitter GABA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the following structures to their descriptions.
-location of CSF as it surrounds the brain

Accepted Answer

A) arachnoid villi 
B) subarachnoid space 
C) choroid plexuses 
D) dural sinuses 
E) dura mater 
A) arachnoid villi 
B) subarachnoid space 
C) choroid plexuses 
D) dural sinuses 
E) dura mater

Question 16

The accompanying figure relates to the diagram of the withdrawal reflex. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-6. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below.
-Efferent pathway sends motor message to biceps and triceps muscles

Accepted Answer

A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4 
E) Step 5
F)Step 6 
A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4 
E) Step 5
F)Step 6

Question 17

The sense of body position is

Accepted Answer

A)  somatosensory. 
B)  kinesthetic. 
C)  proprioception. 
D)  integrated in the occipital lobe. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  somatosensory. 
B)  kinesthetic. 
C)  proprioception. 
D)  integrated in the occipital lobe. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 18

Which component of the nervous system is comprised of sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  central nervous system. 
B)  somatic nervous system. 
C)  autonomic nervous system. 
D)  afferent division. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  central nervous system. 
B)  somatic nervous system. 
C)  autonomic nervous system. 
D)  afferent division. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 19

A stroke is a

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebrovascular accident. 
B)  glucose deficiency. 
C)  loss of the myelin sheath. 
D)  neurotransmitter deficiency. 
E)  uncontrolled firing of neurons. 
A)  cerebrovascular accident. 
B)  glucose deficiency. 
C)  loss of the myelin sheath. 
D)  neurotransmitter deficiency. 
E)  uncontrolled firing of neurons.

Question 20

The cerebral cortex is an inner core of white matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The sleep-wake cycle is controlled by interactions among how many neural systems?

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory using the following answer code: -probably involves relatively permanent functional or structural changes between existing neurons

Complex thought is a function of the frontal lobe.

The nervous system is organized into the , consisting of the brain and , and the , consisting of nerve fibers that carry information between the CNS and other parts of the body.

Which glial cells affect the conduction velocity of CNS neurons?

If a person suffers a severe blow to the side of the head. slightly above the ear, it is closest to the ____ lobe of the cerebral cortex.

The occipital lobe is in the anterior region of the brain.

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code: -Coordinates rapid activities of the body.

The accompanying figure relates to the diagram of the withdrawal reflex. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-6. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below. -Muscle effectors contract and relax

MATCHING Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Damage to this structure is associated with a resting tremor.

Complete the sentences using the following answer code. -line the brain ventricles.

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code: -Chemical messengers travel short distances.

The brain is dependent upon glucose as its primary energy source..

Astrocytes take up the neurotransmitter GABA.

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -location of CSF as it surrounds the brain

The accompanying figure relates to the diagram of the withdrawal reflex. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-6. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below. -Efferent pathway sends motor message to biceps and triceps muscles

The sense of body position is

Which component of the nervous system is comprised of sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?

A stroke is a

The cerebral cortex is an inner core of white matter.

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Exam 5: The Central Nervous System

The sleep-wake cycle is controlled by interactions among how many neural systems?

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory using the following answer code: -probably involves relatively permanent functional or structural changes between existing neurons

Complex thought is a function of the frontal lobe.

The nervous system is organized into the ____________________, consisting of the brain and ____________________, and the ____________________, consisting of nerve fibers that carry information between the CNS and other parts of the body.

Which glial cells affect the conduction velocity of CNS neurons?

If a person suffers a severe blow to the side of the head. slightly above the ear, it is closest to the ____ lobe of the cerebral cortex.

The occipital lobe is in the anterior region of the brain.

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code: -Coordinates rapid activities of the body.

The accompanying figure relates to the diagram of the withdrawal reflex. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-6. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below. -Muscle effectors contract and relax

MATCHING Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Damage to this structure is associated with a resting tremor.

Complete the sentences using the following answer code. -line the brain ventricles.

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code: -Chemical messengers travel short distances.

The brain is dependent upon glucose as its primary energy source..

Astrocytes take up the neurotransmitter GABA.

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -location of CSF as it surrounds the brain

The accompanying figure relates to the diagram of the withdrawal reflex. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-6. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below. -Efferent pathway sends motor message to biceps and triceps muscles

The sense of body position is

Which component of the nervous system is comprised of sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?

A stroke is a

The cerebral cortex is an inner core of white matter.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

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The nervous system is organized into the , consisting of the brain and , and the , consisting of nerve fibers that carry information between the CNS and other parts of the body.