Question 1

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A) All axons, dendrites, and cell bodies are myelinated. 
B) Some axons, dendrites, and cell bodies are myelinated. 
C) Some axons are myelinated; all dendrites and cell bodies are unmylinated 
D) All axons and dendrites are myelinated; cell bodies are unmyelinated. 
A) All axons, dendrites, and cell bodies are myelinated. 
B) Some axons, dendrites, and cell bodies are myelinated. 
C) Some axons are myelinated; all dendrites and cell bodies are unmylinated 
D) All axons and dendrites are myelinated; cell bodies are unmyelinated. C

Question 2

____________ are involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) Microglial cells 
B) Ependymal cells 
C) Oligodendrocytes 
D) Astrocytes 
E) Schwann cells 
A) Microglial cells 
B) Ependymal cells 
C) Oligodendrocytes 
D) Astrocytes 
E) Schwann cells B

Question 3

The central nervous system consists of

Accepted Answer

A) brain and spinal cord. 
B) brain, spinal cord, and ganglia. 
C) cranial nerves, spinal nerves, ganglia, and neuroglia. 
D) brain and cranial nerves. 
A) brain and spinal cord. 
B) brain, spinal cord, and ganglia. 
C) cranial nerves, spinal nerves, ganglia, and neuroglia. 
D) brain and cranial nerves. A

Question 4

In a resting neuron, concentrations of ___________ are higher in the ECF than that in the cytosol, whereas ___________ have the opposite distribution.

Accepted Answer

A) sodium and potassium ions; chloride ions 
B) potassium ions; sodium and chloride ions 
C) chloride and potassium ions; sodium ions 
D) sodium and chloride ions; potassium ions 
A) sodium and potassium ions; chloride ions 
B) potassium ions; sodium and chloride ions 
C) chloride and potassium ions; sodium ions 
D) sodium and chloride ions; potassium ions

Question 5

Sympathetic stimulation causes

Accepted Answer

A) erection in males and uterine contractions in childbirth in females. 
B) ejaculation in males and vaginal secretion in females. 
C) ejaculation in males and uterine contractions in childbirth in females. 
D) erection in males and vaginal secretion in females. 
A) erection in males and uterine contractions in childbirth in females. 
B) ejaculation in males and vaginal secretion in females. 
C) ejaculation in males and uterine contractions in childbirth in females. 
D) erection in males and vaginal secretion in females.

Question 6

Which of the following is involved in forming cerebrospinal fluid?

Accepted Answer

A) cerebral aqueduct 
B) dural venous sinus 
C) choroid plexus 
D) central canal 
A) cerebral aqueduct 
B) dural venous sinus 
C) choroid plexus 
D) central canal

Question 7

The ____________ of the spinal cord contain the cell bodies of somatic motor neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) nerve tracts 
B) anterior horns 
C) lateral horns 
D) posterior horns 
A) nerve tracts 
B) anterior horns 
C) lateral horns 
D) posterior horns

Question 8

The ____________ of the spinal cord contain the cell bodies of motor neurons of ANS.

Accepted Answer

A) posterior horns 
B) lateral horns 
C) anterior horns 
D) nerve tracts 
A) posterior horns 
B) lateral horns 
C) anterior horns 
D) nerve tracts

Question 9

At a synapse, the receptors for the neurotransmitters are located

Accepted Answer

A) in the synaptic cleft. 
B) on the plasma membrane of the presynaptic neuron. 
C) on the plasma membrane of the postsynaptic neuron. 
D) in the cytosol of the postsynaptic neuron. 
A) in the synaptic cleft. 
B) on the plasma membrane of the presynaptic neuron. 
C) on the plasma membrane of the postsynaptic neuron. 
D) in the cytosol of the postsynaptic neuron.

Question 10

Unipolar neurons are

Accepted Answer

A) either motor neurons or interneurons. 
B) sensory neurons other than the ones for the senses of hearing, equilibrium, vision, and smell. 
C) always interneurons. 
D) always motor neurons. 
E) sensory neurons for the senses of hearing, equilibrium, vision, and smell. 
A) either motor neurons or interneurons. 
B) sensory neurons other than the ones for the senses of hearing, equilibrium, vision, and smell. 
C) always interneurons. 
D) always motor neurons. 
E) sensory neurons for the senses of hearing, equilibrium, vision, and smell.

Question 11

____________ join with the epithelium of blood vessels to form blood-brain barrier in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) Schwann cells 
B) Microglial cells 
C) Ependymal cells 
D) Oligodendrocytes 
E) Astrocytes 
A) Schwann cells 
B) Microglial cells 
C) Ependymal cells 
D) Oligodendrocytes 
E) Astrocytes

Question 12

The sciatic nerves arise from __________ plexus.

Accepted Answer

A) brachial 
B) sacral 
C) cervical 
D) lumbar 
A) brachial 
B) sacral 
C) cervical 
D) lumbar

Question 13

_____________ generates and transmits nerve impulses that arouse the cerebrum to wakefulness.

Accepted Answer

A) Epithalamus 
B) Limbic system 
C) Thalamus. 
D) Reticular formation 
A) Epithalamus 
B) Limbic system 
C) Thalamus. 
D) Reticular formation

Question 14

__________ is the intermediate membrane of the meninges.

Accepted Answer

A) Aarachnoid mater 
B) Dura mater 
C) Pia mater 
D) White matter 
A) Aarachnoid mater 
B) Dura mater 
C) Pia mater 
D) White matter

Question 15

Which statement is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) The responses of reflexes are always involuntary. 
B) The responses of reflexes are always rapid. 
C) The responses of reflexes are always predictable. 
D) Both the brain and spinal cord are always involved in any types of the reflexes. 
E) Effectors are always involved in the reflexes. 
A) The responses of reflexes are always involuntary. 
B) The responses of reflexes are always rapid. 
C) The responses of reflexes are always predictable. 
D) Both the brain and spinal cord are always involved in any types of the reflexes. 
E) Effectors are always involved in the reflexes.

Question 16

The somatic sensory information is collected by sensory receptors in the

Accepted Answer

A) skeletal muscle, skin, joints, and bones. 
B) skeletal muscle only. 
C) skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle. 
D) cardiac muscle, glands, and adipose tissue. 
A) skeletal muscle, skin, joints, and bones. 
B) skeletal muscle only. 
C) skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle. 
D) cardiac muscle, glands, and adipose tissue.

Question 17

__________ is the deepest membrane of the meninges.

Accepted Answer

A) White matter 
B) Dura mater 
C) Aarachnoid mater 
D) Pia mater 
A) White matter 
B) Dura mater 
C) Aarachnoid mater 
D) Pia mater

Question 18

If a neuron's cell body and dendrites are located in the CNS while its axon is located in PNS, this neuron is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) sensory neuron. 
B) interneuron. 
C) sensory or motor neuron. 
D) motor neuron. 
A) sensory neuron. 
B) interneuron. 
C) sensory or motor neuron. 
D) motor neuron.

Question 19

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of

Accepted Answer

A) cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and ganglia. 
B) cranial nerves, spinal nerves, ganglia, and sensory receptors. 
C) cranial nerves and spinal nerves. 
D) cranial nerves, spinal nerves, ganglia, and neuroglia. 
A) cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and ganglia. 
B) cranial nerves, spinal nerves, ganglia, and sensory receptors. 
C) cranial nerves and spinal nerves. 
D) cranial nerves, spinal nerves, ganglia, and neuroglia.

Question 20

____________ contains the respiratory rhythmicity center.

Accepted Answer

A) Medulla oblongata 
B) Midbrain. 
C) Hypothalamus 
D) Cerebellum 
E) Pons 
A) Medulla oblongata 
B) Midbrain. 
C) Hypothalamus 
D) Cerebellum 
E) Pons

Which statement is true?

____________ are involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid.

The central nervous system consists of

In a resting neuron, concentrations of _ are higher in the ECF than that in the cytosol, whereas _ have the opposite distribution.

Sympathetic stimulation causes

Which of the following is involved in forming cerebrospinal fluid?

The ____________ of the spinal cord contain the cell bodies of somatic motor neurons.

The ____________ of the spinal cord contain the cell bodies of motor neurons of ANS.

At a synapse, the receptors for the neurotransmitters are located

Unipolar neurons are

____________ join with the epithelium of blood vessels to form blood-brain barrier in the brain.

The sciatic nerves arise from __________ plexus.

_____________ generates and transmits nerve impulses that arouse the cerebrum to wakefulness.

__________ is the intermediate membrane of the meninges.

Which statement is incorrect?

The somatic sensory information is collected by sensory receptors in the

__________ is the deepest membrane of the meninges.

If a neuron's cell body and dendrites are located in the CNS while its axon is located in PNS, this neuron is a(n)

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of

____________ contains the respiratory rhythmicity center.

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Which statement is true?

____________ are involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid.

The central nervous system consists of

In a resting neuron, concentrations of ___________ are higher in the ECF than that in the cytosol, whereas ___________ have the opposite distribution.

Sympathetic stimulation causes

Which of the following is involved in forming cerebrospinal fluid?

The ____________ of the spinal cord contain the cell bodies of somatic motor neurons.

The ____________ of the spinal cord contain the cell bodies of motor neurons of ANS.

At a synapse, the receptors for the neurotransmitters are located

Unipolar neurons are

____________ join with the epithelium of blood vessels to form blood-brain barrier in the brain.

The sciatic nerves arise from __________ plexus.

_____________ generates and transmits nerve impulses that arouse the cerebrum to wakefulness.

__________ is the intermediate membrane of the meninges.

Which statement is incorrect?

The somatic sensory information is collected by sensory receptors in the

__________ is the deepest membrane of the meninges.

If a neuron's cell body and dendrites are located in the CNS while its axon is located in PNS, this neuron is a(n)

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of

____________ contains the respiratory rhythmicity center.

Introduction to the Human Body

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Cell

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Heart and Blood Vessels

Lymphatic System and Defenses Against Disease

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Digestive System

Urinary System

Reproductive Systems

Pregnancy, Prenatal Development, and Genetics

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In a resting neuron, concentrations of _ are higher in the ECF than that in the cytosol, whereas _ have the opposite distribution.