Question 1

Transport across the brain capillary walls is anatomically prevented between the cells and is physiologically restricted through the cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ____________________ is a special cushioning fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is a special cushioning fluid...

Question 3

Match the following structures to their descriptions.
-site of formation of CSF

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 4

Microglia are phagocytic cells delivered by the blood to the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Gray matter refers to regions of the central nervous system composed primarily of densely packed cell bodies, whereas white matter consists of bundles of myelinated nerve fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements concerning cerebrospinal fluid is incorrect? Cerebrospinal fluid

Accepted Answer

A)  is formed by the choroid plexuses and is reabsorbed across the arachnoid villi into the blood within the dural sinuses. 
B)  serves as a shock-absorbing fluid to cushion the brain against jarring movements. 
C)  comes into direct contact with the neuronal and glial cells. 
D)  fills the subarachnoid space. 
E)  influences the composition of the brain interstitial fluid more than the blood does. 
A)  is formed by the choroid plexuses and is reabsorbed across the arachnoid villi into the blood within the dural sinuses. 
B)  serves as a shock-absorbing fluid to cushion the brain against jarring movements. 
C)  comes into direct contact with the neuronal and glial cells. 
D)  fills the subarachnoid space. 
E)  influences the composition of the brain interstitial fluid more than the blood does.

Question 7

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 long 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 8

Language disorders caused by damage to specific cortical areas are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  aphasias 
B)  speech impediments 
C)  strokes 
D)  CVA 
E)  dyslexia 
A)  aphasias 
B)  speech impediments 
C)  strokes 
D)  CVA 
E)  dyslexia

Question 9

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

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 10

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.
-Somatic nervous system

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
The following questions refer to...

Question 11

Cells forming the brain capillaries are joined by tight junctions that completely seal the capillary wall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The primary motor cortex is located

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior to the central sulcus. 
B)  anterior to the central sulcus. 
C)  in the temporal lobe. 
D)  in the parietal lobe. 
E)  in the occipital lobe. 
A)  posterior to the central sulcus. 
B)  anterior to the central sulcus. 
C)  in the temporal lobe. 
D)  in the parietal lobe. 
E)  in the occipital lobe.

Question 13

Damage to which area below would result in the inability to perform accurate motor actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Broca's area. 
B)  somatosensory cortex. 
C)  premotor cortex. 
D)  postcentral gyrus. 
E)  Wernicke's area. 
A)  Broca's area. 
B)  somatosensory cortex. 
C)  premotor cortex. 
D)  postcentral gyrus. 
E)  Wernicke's area.

Question 14

If neuronal pathways present at birth are not used during sensitive developmental periods, they may be eliminated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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.
-Afferent division

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
The following questions refer to...

Question 16

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory using the following answer code:
-involves transient modifications in function of preexisting synapses

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Procedural memories

Accepted Answer

A)  are associated with the temporal lobes and are closely associated limbic structures. 
B)  are associated with the cerebellum. 
C)  involve acquisition of motor skills gained via repetitive training. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above. 
A)  are associated with the temporal lobes and are closely associated limbic structures. 
B)  are associated with the cerebellum. 
C)  involve acquisition of motor skills gained via repetitive training. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above.

Question 18

The RAS is part of the brainstem and plays a role in cortical arousal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

State the basic functions of the different classes of glial cells.

Accepted Answer

Astrocytes-support neurons, form part of

Question 20

Match the following structures to their descriptions.
-lesions in this area result in changes in personality and social behavior

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

Transport across the brain capillary walls is anatomically prevented between the cells and is physiologically restricted through the cells.

The ____________________ is a special cushioning fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -site of formation of CSF

Microglia are phagocytic cells delivered by the blood to the central nervous system.

Gray matter refers to regions of the central nervous system composed primarily of densely packed cell bodies, whereas white matter consists of bundles of myelinated nerve fibers.

Which of the following statements concerning cerebrospinal fluid is incorrect? Cerebrospinal fluid

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 long distances.

Language disorders caused by damage to specific cortical areas are known as:

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

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. -Somatic nervous system

Cells forming the brain capillaries are joined by tight junctions that completely seal the capillary wall.

The primary motor cortex is located

Damage to which area below would result in the inability to perform accurate motor actions?

If neuronal pathways present at birth are not used during sensitive developmental periods, they may be eliminated.

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. -Afferent division

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory using the following answer code: -involves transient modifications in function of preexisting synapses

Procedural memories

The RAS is part of the brainstem and plays a role in cortical arousal.

State the basic functions of the different classes of glial cells.

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -lesions in this area result in changes in personality and social behavior

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Exam 5: The Central Nervous System

Transport across the brain capillary walls is anatomically prevented between the cells and is physiologically restricted through the cells.

The ____________________ is a special cushioning fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -site of formation of CSF

Microglia are phagocytic cells delivered by the blood to the central nervous system.

Gray matter refers to regions of the central nervous system composed primarily of densely packed cell bodies, whereas white matter consists of bundles of myelinated nerve fibers.

Which of the following statements concerning cerebrospinal fluid is incorrect? Cerebrospinal fluid

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 long distances.

Language disorders caused by damage to specific cortical areas are known as:

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

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. -Somatic nervous system

Cells forming the brain capillaries are joined by tight junctions that completely seal the capillary wall.

The primary motor cortex is located

Damage to which area below would result in the inability to perform accurate motor actions?

If neuronal pathways present at birth are not used during sensitive developmental periods, they may be eliminated.

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. -Afferent division

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory using the following answer code: -involves transient modifications in function of preexisting synapses

Procedural memories

The RAS is part of the brainstem and plays a role in cortical arousal.

State the basic functions of the different classes of glial cells.

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -lesions in this area result in changes in personality and social behavior

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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