Question 1

Which glial cell occupies the space left by dying neurons?
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Accepted Answer

A) Astrocyte 
B) Ependymal cell 
C) Neurolemmocyte 
D) Microglial cell 
E) Oligodendrocyte 
A) Astrocyte 
B) Ependymal cell 
C) Neurolemmocyte 
D) Microglial cell 
E) Oligodendrocyte

Question 2

A nerve

Accepted Answer

A) contains a single axon. 
B) is found only in the CNS. 
C) carries only sensory information. 
D) carries information only toward the PNS. 
E) is a cablelike bundle of parallel axons. 
A) contains a single axon. 
B) is found only in the CNS. 
C) carries only sensory information. 
D) carries information only toward the PNS. 
E) is a cablelike bundle of parallel axons.

Question 3

Which is not a type of neuronal pool?

Accepted Answer

A) Converging 
B) Triangular 
C) Diverging 
D) Parallel-after-discharge 
E) Reverberating 
A) Converging 
B) Triangular 
C) Diverging 
D) Parallel-after-discharge 
E) Reverberating

Question 4

Neural stem cells in the CNS

Accepted Answer

A) have no known function. 
B) can only form glial cells. 
C) can form new neurons throughout the CNS. 
D) can form new neurons in only certain portions of the CNS such as the hippocampus. 
E) can migrate to the PNS as needed. 
A) have no known function. 
B) can only form glial cells. 
C) can form new neurons throughout the CNS. 
D) can form new neurons in only certain portions of the CNS such as the hippocampus. 
E) can migrate to the PNS as needed.

Question 5

The most abundant glial cell in the CNS is the

Accepted Answer

A) astrocyte. 
B) ependymal cell. 
C) neurolemmocyte. 
D) microglial cell. 
E) oligodendrocyte. 
A) astrocyte. 
B) ependymal cell. 
C) neurolemmocyte. 
D) microglial cell. 
E) oligodendrocyte.

Question 6

Functionally,99 percent of neurons are

Accepted Answer

A) sensory neurons. 
B) motor neurons. 
C) multipolar neurons. 
D) bipolar neurons. 
E) interneurons. 
A) sensory neurons. 
B) motor neurons. 
C) multipolar neurons. 
D) bipolar neurons. 
E) interneurons.

Question 7

Which glial cell helps to form the blood-brain barrier?

Accepted Answer

A) Astrocyte 
B) Ependymal cell 
C) Neurolemmocyte 
D) Microglial cell 
E) Oligodendrocyte 
A) Astrocyte 
B) Ependymal cell 
C) Neurolemmocyte 
D) Microglial cell 
E) Oligodendrocyte

Question 8

A primary tumor is one that originates in a primary embryonic germ layer such as mesoderm,endoderm,or ectoderm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The voluntary movement of skeletal muscle is controlled by the somatic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Axons may form synaptic contacts with any unmyelinated portion of another neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which is not characteristic of neurons?

Accepted Answer

A) High mitotic rate 
B) High metabolic rate 
C) Require continuous supplies of glucose and oxygen 
D) Extreme longevity 
E) No exceptions; all of these are characteristic of neurons 
A) High mitotic rate 
B) High metabolic rate 
C) Require continuous supplies of glucose and oxygen 
D) Extreme longevity 
E) No exceptions; all of these are characteristic of neurons

Question 12

Which glial cell provides structural support and organization to the CNS?

Accepted Answer

A) Astrocyte 
B) Ependymal cell 
C) Neurolemmocyte 
D) Microglial cell 
E) Oligodendrocyte 
A) Astrocyte 
B) Ependymal cell 
C) Neurolemmocyte 
D) Microglial cell 
E) Oligodendrocyte

Question 13

A slowly progressive disorder affecting muscle movement and balance,this condition is characterized by stiff posture,tremors,and reduced spontaneity of facial expressions.

Accepted Answer

A) Guillain-Barré syndrome 
B) Parkinson disease 
C) Multiple sclerosis 
D) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 
E) None of the choices is correct. 
A) Guillain-Barré syndrome 
B) Parkinson disease 
C) Multiple sclerosis 
D) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 
E) None of the choices is correct.

Question 14

The afferent division of the nervous system is also known as the _____ division.

Accepted Answer

A) motor 
B) cranial 
C) ganglial 
D) efferent 
E) sensory 
A) motor 
B) cranial 
C) ganglial 
D) efferent 
E) sensory

Question 15

The function of neurofibril nodes is to

Accepted Answer

A) inhibit the transmission of a nerve impulse. 
B) provide points of attachment for nerve threads. 
C) produce a faster nerve impulse through salutatory conduction. 
D) produce a slower impulse through continuous conduction. 
E) protect the delicate axon sheath. 
A) inhibit the transmission of a nerve impulse. 
B) provide points of attachment for nerve threads. 
C) produce a faster nerve impulse through salutatory conduction. 
D) produce a slower impulse through continuous conduction. 
E) protect the delicate axon sheath.

Question 16

Which is not a step in the process of Wallerian degeneration?

Accepted Answer

A) Neurolemmocytes form regeneration tube. 
B) Proximal portion of severed axon seals off. 
C) Effector is reinnervated. 
D) Macrophages remove debris. 
E) No exceptions; all of these are steps in the process. 
A) Neurolemmocytes form regeneration tube. 
B) Proximal portion of severed axon seals off. 
C) Effector is reinnervated. 
D) Macrophages remove debris. 
E) No exceptions; all of these are steps in the process.

Exam 14: Nervous Tissue

Which glial cell occupies the space left by dying neurons? Rev: 10_24_2015_QC_CS-30070

A nerve

Which is not a type of neuronal pool?

Neural stem cells in the CNS

The most abundant glial cell in the CNS is the

Functionally,99 percent of neurons are

Which glial cell helps to form the blood-brain barrier?

A primary tumor is one that originates in a primary embryonic germ layer such as mesoderm,endoderm,or ectoderm.

The voluntary movement of skeletal muscle is controlled by the somatic nervous system.

Axons may form synaptic contacts with any unmyelinated portion of another neuron.

Which is not characteristic of neurons?

Which glial cell provides structural support and organization to the CNS?

A slowly progressive disorder affecting muscle movement and balance,this condition is characterized by stiff posture,tremors,and reduced spontaneity of facial expressions.

The afferent division of the nervous system is also known as the _____ division.

The function of neurofibril nodes is to

Which is not a step in the process of Wallerian degeneration?

A First Look at Anatomy

The Celt Basic Unit of Structure and Function

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Brain and Cranial Nerves

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Pathways and Integrative Functions

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Senses: General and Special

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