Exam 8: Nervous System

The ____________ controls the ability to speak.

The anterior roots of the spinal nerves contain the

Sensory areas for vision are located in the _____________.

The posterior roots of the spinal nerves contain the

____________ controls appetite and digestive activity.

The motor division of the nervous system carries nerve impulses from

The phrenic nerves arise from __________ plexus.

The chewing muscles are controlled by the ___________ nerve.

In the process of depolarization of a neuron, the _________ flow of Na⁺ causes the ECF along the outside of plasma membrane to become __________ charged.

The cell bodies of the parasympathetic postganglionic neurons are located in the

Sensory areas for hearing are located in the _____________.

The dendrites of a neuron

Which of the following is not a function of the spinal cord?

__________ is the most superficial layer of the meninges.

___________ nerve innervates the organs of respiratory, digestive, and cardiovascular systems in the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

The axons of the parasympathetic postganglionic neurons secrete

Mood disorders, such as depression, are usually a result of malfunction of the

____________ is a reflex center that controls and coordinates the interaction of skeletal muscles.

Nerves from __________ plexus innervate the skin and muscles of pectoral girdle and upper limbs.