Question 1

Astrocytes

Accepted Answer

A)  induce formation of the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  are important in the repair of brain injuries and in neural scar formation. 
C)  take up excess K+ from the brain ECF. 
D)  physically support neurons. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  induce formation of the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  are important in the repair of brain injuries and in neural scar formation. 
C)  take up excess K+ from the brain ECF. 
D)  physically support neurons. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 2

The efferent division of the peripheral nervous system is divided into the ____________________, which consists of ____________________ that supply the skeletal muscles, and the ____________________, which innervates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

Accepted Answer

somatic nervous syst

Question 3

Select the characteristic that does not describe short term memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  immediate storage. 
B)  large capacity. 
C)  permanently forgotten. 
D)  rapid retrieval. 
E)  transient modifications in functions. 
A)  immediate storage. 
B)  large capacity. 
C)  permanently forgotten. 
D)  rapid retrieval. 
E)  transient modifications in functions.

Question 4

The central sulcus separates the ____________________ and ____________________ lobes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The central sulcus separates the ____________________ and...

Question 5

Dopamine cannot be used to treat Parkinson's disease because it cannot cross the blood-brain-barrier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the following structures to their descriptions.
-initial cortical processing for vision

Accepted Answer

A) temporal lobe 
B) Wernicke's area 
C) somatosensory cortex 
D) limbic association cortex 
E) corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex 
A) temporal lobe 
B) Wernicke's area 
C) somatosensory cortex 
D) limbic association cortex 
E) corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex

Question 7

Indicate which nervous pathway is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code:
-Carry information from the brain down the spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A) ascending tracts 
B) descending tracts 
C) afferent neurons 
D) efferent neurons 
A) ascending tracts 
B) descending tracts 
C) afferent neurons 
D) efferent neurons

Question 8

Match the following lobes to its descriptions.
-Located at the back of the head.

Accepted Answer

A) occipital lobes 
B) temporal lobes 
C) parietal lobes 
D) frontal lobes 
A) occipital lobes 
B) temporal lobes 
C) parietal lobes 
D) frontal lobes

Question 9

Resting tremors are associated with diseases of the basal nuclei.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following does not apply to Wernicke's area?

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually developed only in the left cerebral hemisphere. 
B)  is responsible for controlling the muscles necessary for speaking ability. 
C)  is concerned with language comprehension. 
D)  plays a critical role in understanding both spoken and written messages. 
E)  is responsible for formulating coherent patterns of speech. 
A)  is usually developed only in the left cerebral hemisphere. 
B)  is responsible for controlling the muscles necessary for speaking ability. 
C)  is concerned with language comprehension. 
D)  plays a critical role in understanding both spoken and written messages. 
E)  is responsible for formulating coherent patterns of speech.

Question 11

The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the organization of the nervous system. Six of the division have been removed and replaced with letters A-F. Match the letter with list of missing terms below to complete the diagram.
-Enteric nervous system

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
The following questions refer to...

Question 12

MATCHING
Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code:
-Contains centers for respiration, heart and blood vessel function, and many digestive activities.

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 13

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:
-Alters target cells by release of chemical messengers that interact with specific receptors of the target cells.

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 14

Indicate which nervous pathway is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code:
-Carry information from the periphery to the CNS.

Accepted Answer

A) ascending tracts 
B) descending tracts 
C) afferent neurons 
D) efferent neurons 
A) ascending tracts 
B) descending tracts 
C) afferent neurons 
D) efferent neurons

Question 15

Indicate which nervous pathway is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code:
-Carry information up the spinal cord to the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) ascending tracts 
B) descending tracts 
C) afferent neurons 
D) efferent neurons 
A) ascending tracts 
B) descending tracts 
C) afferent neurons 
D) efferent neurons

Question 16

In addition to producing cerebral spinal fluid, ependymal cells may

Accepted Answer

A)  contribute to the formation of the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  act as immune cells. 
C)  function as neural stem cells. 
D)  conduct neural impulses. 
E)  produce myelin. 
A)  contribute to the formation of the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  act as immune cells. 
C)  function as neural stem cells. 
D)  conduct neural impulses. 
E)  produce myelin.

Question 17

The neurotransmitter influenced by amphetamines is:

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine. 
B)  acetylcholine. 
C)  glycine. 
D)  dopamine 
E)  norepinephrine. 
A)  epinephrine. 
B)  acetylcholine. 
C)  glycine. 
D)  dopamine 
E)  norepinephrine.

Question 18

About 90% of the cells in the CNS are ____________________ cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of About 90% of the cells in the...

Question 19

The ____________________ cortex, the site for initial cortical processing of somesthetic and proprioceptive input, is located in the ____________________ lobes.

Accepted Answer

somatosens

Question 20

____________________ refers to the ability to direct behavior toward specific goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to the ability to direct...

Astrocytes

The efferent division of the peripheral nervous system is divided into the , which consists of that supply the skeletal muscles, and the , which innervates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

Select the characteristic that does not describe short term memory.

The central sulcus separates the and lobes.

Dopamine cannot be used to treat Parkinson's disease because it cannot cross the blood-brain-barrier.

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -initial cortical processing for vision

Indicate which nervous pathway is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code: -Carry information from the brain down the spinal cord.

Match the following lobes to its descriptions. -Located at the back of the head.

Resting tremors are associated with diseases of the basal nuclei.

Which of the following does not apply to Wernicke's area?

The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the organization of the nervous system. Six of the division have been removed and replaced with letters A-F. Match the letter with list of missing terms below to complete the diagram. -Enteric nervous system

MATCHING Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Contains centers for respiration, heart and blood vessel function, and many digestive activities.

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: -Alters target cells by release of chemical messengers that interact with specific receptors of the target cells.

Indicate which nervous pathway is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code: -Carry information from the periphery to the CNS.

Indicate which nervous pathway is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code: -Carry information up the spinal cord to the brain.

In addition to producing cerebral spinal fluid, ependymal cells may

The neurotransmitter influenced by amphetamines is:

About 90% of the cells in the CNS are ____________________ cells.

The cortex, the site for initial cortical processing of somesthetic and proprioceptive input, is located in the lobes.

____________________ refers to the ability to direct behavior toward specific goals.

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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Exam 5: The Central Nervous System

Astrocytes

The efferent division of the peripheral nervous system is divided into the ____________________, which consists of ____________________ that supply the skeletal muscles, and the ____________________, which innervates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

Select the characteristic that does not describe short term memory.

The central sulcus separates the ____________________ and ____________________ lobes.

Dopamine cannot be used to treat Parkinson's disease because it cannot cross the blood-brain-barrier.

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -initial cortical processing for vision

Indicate which nervous pathway is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code: -Carry information from the brain down the spinal cord.

Match the following lobes to its descriptions. -Located at the back of the head.

Resting tremors are associated with diseases of the basal nuclei.

Which of the following does not apply to Wernicke's area?

The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the organization of the nervous system. Six of the division have been removed and replaced with letters A-F. Match the letter with list of missing terms below to complete the diagram. -Enteric nervous system

MATCHING Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Contains centers for respiration, heart and blood vessel function, and many digestive activities.

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: -Alters target cells by release of chemical messengers that interact with specific receptors of the target cells.

Indicate which nervous pathway is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code: -Carry information from the periphery to the CNS.

Indicate which nervous pathway is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code: -Carry information up the spinal cord to the brain.

In addition to producing cerebral spinal fluid, ependymal cells may

The neurotransmitter influenced by amphetamines is:

About 90% of the cells in the CNS are ____________________ cells.

The ____________________ cortex, the site for initial cortical processing of somesthetic and proprioceptive input, is located in the ____________________ lobes.

____________________ refers to the ability to direct behavior toward specific goals.

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

Filters

The efferent division of the peripheral nervous system is divided into the , which consists of that supply the skeletal muscles, and the , which innervates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

The central sulcus separates the and lobes.

The cortex, the site for initial cortical processing of somesthetic and proprioceptive input, is located in the lobes.