Deck 32: Neural Control

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Cephalizationrefersto____.

A) ​atypeofsymmetry
B) ​neuronsconcentratedattheposteriorendofananimal
C) ​anetofneuralcells
D) ​neuronsdispersedthroughoutthebody
E) ​neuronsconcentratedattheanteriorendofananimal
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Whathappensfirstfollowinganeuronalstimulation?

A) ​Sodiumionsenterthecell.
B) ​Sodiumionsleavethecell.
C) ​Potassiumionsenterthecell.
D) ​Potassiumionsleavethecell.
E) ​Potassiumionsareinvolvedinpositivefeedback.
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Intermsoftheevolutionofnervoussystems,whicheventstendtooccurinconcertwithoneanother?

A) ​brains;radialsymmetry
B) ​planaria;radialsymmetry
C) ​nervenet;bilateralsymmetry
D) ​cephalization;bilateralsymmetry
E) ​cephalization;radialsymmetry
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Theneurotransmitteracetylcholine____.

A) ​speedsheartrate
B) ​inducesskeletalmusclecontraction
C) ​increasesanxiety
D) ​hasaroleinmemoryandlearning
E) ​dilatespupils
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Whichneurotransmittergovernstheassociateddiseaseordisorder?

A) ​serotonin-stress
B) ​glutamate-Huntington'sdisease
C) ​dopamine-Huntington'sdisease
D) ​GABA-Parkinson'sdisease
E) ​epinephrine-Parkinson'sdisease
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Whichofthefollowingsequencesofinformationflowiscorrect?​

A) ​receptors→sensoryneurons→motorneurons→interneurons
B) ​sensoryneurons→receptors→motorneurons​
C) ​motorneurons→integrators→sensoryneurons
D) ​receptors→motorneurons→interneurons→sensoryneurons
E) ​sensoryneurons→interneurons→motorneurons
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Anactionpotentialcanbestbedescribedasa_____.

A) ​triggerzone
B) ​kineticactivity
C) ​briefreversalinthepolarityoftheelectricgradient
Acrosstheplasmamembrane
D) ​peakofenergythatdoesnotresolvetoitsformerstate
E) ​briefincreaseinthepolarityoftheelectricgradient
Acrosstheplasmamembrane
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Whatbridgesthegapbetweenaneuronsendingamessageandtheneuronreceivingit?

A) ​thresholdvalue
B) ​actionpotential
C) ​neurotransmitter
D) ​cytoplasm
E) ​dopamine
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Whichistrueofinterneurons?

A) ​Theydetectstimuli.
B) ​Theyreceiveandsendsignals.
C) ​Theycontrolmuscles.
D) ​Theycontrolglands.
E) ​Theyhavealongaxon.
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Theaccompanyingfigurebestrepresentswhathappensata(n)____.

A) ​neuromuscularjunction
B) ​musclefiber
C) ​postsynapticterminal
D) ​neuronalmembrane
E) ​negativefeedbackloop
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Therestingpotentialacrossatypicalneuronmembraneisapproximately____insiderelativetooutside.

A) ​-70microvolts
B) ​-70millivolts
C) ​-70volts
D) ​+70millivolts
E) ​+70megavolts
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Synapticintegrationmeansthat____.

A) ​positiveorexcitatorystimuliproduceanexcitatorypostsynapticpotential
B) ​thepositiveandnegativeionsneutralizeeachother
C) ​excitatoryandinhibitorysignalsaresummedinareceivingneuron
D) theadjacentneuronsinteractsothatexcitatoryandinhibitorystimulicanceleachotherout
E) ​excitatorysignalstakeprecedenceoverinhibitorysignals
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Retiredfootballplayersare_____timesmorelikelytodieofneurodegenerativebraindamagethanthegeneralpublic.

A) three
B) four
C) ​five
D) ​six
E) ​ten
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Actionpotentialsarepropagatedalonga(n)____.

A) ​sodiumchannel
B) ​axonintwodirections
C) ​gatedchannel
D) ​axon in one direction
E) ​dendrite
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Theneurontransportproteinsthatmaintaintherestingmembranepotentialandrestoreiongradientsfollowinganactionpotentialare____.

A) ​sodium-phosphoruspassivetransporters
B) ​sodium-potassiumpumps
C) ​sodium-chlorinegatedchannels
D) ​phosphorus-calciumpumps
E) ​phosphorus-chlorinegatedchannels
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Theperipheralnervoussystemis composed of the____.

A) ​brainandspinalcord
B) ​brainandsomaticnerves
C) ​spinalcordandsomaticnerves
D) ​spinalnervesandcranialnerves
E) ​spinalcordandspinalnerves
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Withinasinglemotorneuron,whatdirectiondoesanimpulsefollow?

A) ​dendrite→axon→cellbody
B) ​axon→dendrite→cellbody
C) ​dendrite→cellbody→axon
D) ​cellbody→dendrite→axon
E) ​cellbody→axon→dendrite
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Anexcitatorypostsynapticpotential____.

A) ​iscancelledoutbyaninhibitorypostsynapticpotential
B) ​hasahyperpolarizingeffect
C) ​willdrivethemembraneawayfromitspotential
D) ​issummedwithaninhibitorypostsynapticpotentialattheinputzoneofaneuron
E) ​workssothatonlyoneimpulsecanbereceivedatatime
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Thetransporterindicatedbytheletter"A"intheabovefigurerepresentsa(n)____.

A) ​activeBrtransporter
B) ​sodium-potassium cotransporter
C) ​passivepotassiumtransporter
D) ​calcium-phosphorustransporter
E) ​sodium-calciumtransporter
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Thetwomajordivisionsofthevertebratenervoussystemarethe____.

A) ​autonomicandperipheralsystems
B) ​sympatheticandparasympatheticsystems
C) ​cranialandspinalnerves
D) ​centralandperipheralnervoussystems
E) ​brainandspinalcord
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
neuron membrane potential at which gated sodium channels open
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The fluid that covers the brain and spinal cord is ____.

A) ​part of the meninges
B) ​part of a rapid type of nerve conduction
C) ​involved in reflex actions
D) ​involved in the "jumping" of impulses
E) ​called cerebrospinal fluid
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The parietal lobe is responsible for ____.

A) ​vision
B) ​sensory input
C) ​hearing
D) ​generating a motor response
E) ​inhibiting unsuitable behaviors
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What is the best description of a nerve?​

A) ​A bundle of sensory, motor, or both types of nerve fibers outside the central nervous system
B) ​A single extension of a neuron
C) ​The same as a neuron but found only within the central nervous system
D) ​A collection of nerve cell bodies outside the central nervous system
E) ​A set of sensory cells only found in the autonomic nervous system
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Which specific autoimmune disease involves neuroglial cells?​

A) ​cerebral palsy
B) ​rheumatoid arthritis
C) ​Grave's disease
D) ​multiple sclerosis
E) ​lupus
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<strong>  Use the figure above showing a reflex arc to answer the following two questions. A region where neurotransmitter molecules stimulate a neuron is indicated by the letter _____.</strong> A) ​A B) ​B C) ​C D) ​D E) C and D <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Use the figure above showing a reflex arc to answer the following two questions.
A region where neurotransmitter molecules stimulate a neuron is indicated by the letter _____.

A) ​A
B) ​B
C) ​C
D) ​D
E) C and D
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<strong>  Use the figure above showing a reflex arc to answer the following two questions. A reflex pathway is the simplest pathway because it _____.</strong> A) ​involves only one synapse B) ​is evaluated and integrated by the medulla, not the cerebrum C) ​does not involve conscious thought or learning D) ​does not involve the central nervous system in any way E) ​involves only one neurotransmitter <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Use the figure above showing a reflex arc to answer the following two questions.
A reflex pathway is the simplest pathway because it _____.

A) ​involves only one synapse
B) ​is evaluated and integrated by the medulla, not the cerebrum
C) ​does not involve conscious thought or learning
D) ​does not involve the central nervous system in any way
E) ​involves only one neurotransmitter
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Whichofthefollowingismismatched?

A) ​acetylcholine;musclecontraction
B) ​endorphin;painperception
C) ​norepinephrine;fight-or-flightresponse
D) ​serotonin;sexualfunction
E) ​GABA;majorinhibitorinthebrain
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Endorphinsare____.

A) ​neuromodulatorsonly
B) ​stimulatorsofbrainandnervousactivityonly
C) ​inhibitorsofpainperceptiononly
D) ​neuromodulatorsandstimulatorsofbrainandnervousactivity
E) ​neuromodulatorsandinhibitorsofpainperception
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Which of the following is used during the fight-or-flight response?

A) ​sympathetic nervous system
B) ​parasympathetic nervous system
C) ​norepinephrine
D) ​sympathetic nervous system and norepinephrine
E) ​parasympathetic nervous system and norepinephrine
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The interaction of sympathetic and parasympathetic systems is best described as _____.

A) ​antagonistic
B) ​cooperative
C) ​overriding
D) ​synergistic
E) ​ineffective
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Learning new motor skills takes place when one consciously repeats an activity many times and mostly involves the _____.

A) ​hippocampus
B) ​amygdala
C) ​hypothalamus
D) ​corpus striatum
E) ​cerebellum
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<strong>  Use the figure above showing a reflex arc to answer the following two questions. Stretch-sensitive muscle spindles are indicated by the letter _____.</strong> A) ​A B) ​B C) ​C D) ​D E) ​C and D <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Use the figure above showing a reflex arc to answer the following two questions.
Stretch-sensitive muscle spindles are indicated by the letter _____.

A) ​A
B) ​B
C) ​C
D) ​D
E) ​C and D
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The main center for homeostatic control of the internal environment is the ____.

A) ​pons
B) ​medulla oblongata
C) ​hypothalamus
D) ​thalamus
E) ​cerebellum
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The part of the brain that controls the basic responses necessary to maintain life (such as breathing and heartbeat) is the ____.

A) ​medulla oblongata
B) ​corpus callosum
C) ​pineal gland
D) ​cerebellum
E) ​cerebral cortex
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The center for control of motor skills and posture is the ____.

A) ​cerebrum
B) ​medulla oblongata
C) ​cerebellum
D) ​brain stem
E) ​hypothalamus
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Which pairing of nerves and functions is part of the peripheral nervous system?​

A) ​somatic nerves; flight-fight response
B) ​autonomic nerves; control skeletal muscle
C) ​autonomic nerves; control internal organs
D) ​parasympathetic neurons; prepare body for danger
E) ​sympathetic neurons; housekeeping tasks in the body
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Themajordivisionsoftheperipheralnervoussystemarethe____.

A) ​somaticandautonomicsystems
B) ​sympatheticandparasympatheticsystems
C) ​peripheralandcentralsystems
D) ​afferentandautonomicsystems
E) ​cranialandskeletalnerves
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What happens when an action potential arrives at an axon terminal?​

A) ​Membrane voltages stimulate the axon.
B) ​The action potential starts a chain reaction.
C) ​A neurotransmitter builds up so it can be used again.
D) ​The action potential causes an influx of phosphorous ions.
E) ​Chemicals relay the message at a synapse.
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Nerve impulses coming into the spinal cord enter via ____.

A) ​intervertebral disks
B) ​neuroglia
C) ​the dorsal roots
D) ​Broca's area
E) ​ventral roots
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
a response intensifies the conditions that caused its occurrence
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
brief reversal of the voltage difference across a cell membrane
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
neurotransmitter molecule
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
both receives and sends signals
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
sodium-potassium pump
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
neuroglia
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
corpus callosum
Question
Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
receptor
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
controls muscles and glands
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
voltage difference across a cell membrane
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
ganglion​
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
muscle spindle
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
frontal lobe
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
autonomic nervous system​
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
peripheral nervous system​
Question
Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
ganglion
Question
Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
detects a stimulus​
Question
Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
voltage difference across a cell membrane that is not receiving stimulation
Question
Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
myelin sheath
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
cerebellum
Question
​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
meninges
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
neurotransmitter molecule
Question
Indicate whether the response is due to parasympathetic or sympathetic action.​
a.​parasympathetic
b.​sympathetic
decreases heart rate
Question
Respond to the following items in reference to the four cell types listed below.​
a.​sensory neurons
b.​interneurons
c.​motor neurons
d.​Schwann cells
cells that pick up environmental signals
Question
Respond to the following items in reference to the four cell types listed below.​
a.​sensory neurons
b.​interneurons
c.​motor neurons
d.​Schwann cells
cells that form myelin
Question
​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
nerve net
Question
​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
midbrain
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a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
medulla oblongata
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Respond to the following items in reference to the four cell types listed below.​
a.​sensory neurons
b.​interneurons
c.​motor neurons
d.​Schwann cells
neuroglia cell type
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Respond to the following statements in reference to the five regions of the vertebrate brain listed below.​
a.​cerebrum
b.​hypothalamus
c.​pons
d.​cerebellum
e.​medulla oblongata
This region functions in homeostasis.
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Indicate whether the response is due to parasympathetic or sympathetic action.​
a.​parasympathetic
b.​sympathetic
slows digestion
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
white matter​
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
hypothalamus
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Respond to the following statements in reference to the five regions of the vertebrate brain listed below.​
a.​cerebrum
b.​hypothalamus
c.​pons
d.​cerebellum
e.​medulla oblongata
This region connects the spinal cord to the midbrain.
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Indicate whether the response is due to parasympathetic or sympathetic action.​
a.​parasympathetic
b.​sympathetic
inhibits urination
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Respond to the following items in reference to the four cell types listed below.​
a.​sensory neurons
b.​interneurons
c.​motor neurons
d.​Schwann cells
cells that are restricted to the brain and spinal cord
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
limbic system
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a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
thalamus
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Respond to the following items in reference to the four cell types listed below.​
a.​sensory neurons
b.​interneurons
c.​motor neurons
d.​Schwann cells
cells that carry signals to muscle cells
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Indicate whether the response is due to parasympathetic or sympathetic action.​
a.​parasympathetic
b.​sympathetic
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1
Cephalizationrefersto____.

A) ​atypeofsymmetry
B) ​neuronsconcentratedattheposteriorendofananimal
C) ​anetofneuralcells
D) ​neuronsdispersedthroughoutthebody
E) ​neuronsconcentratedattheanteriorendofananimal
E
2
Whathappensfirstfollowinganeuronalstimulation?

A) ​Sodiumionsenterthecell.
B) ​Sodiumionsleavethecell.
C) ​Potassiumionsenterthecell.
D) ​Potassiumionsleavethecell.
E) ​Potassiumionsareinvolvedinpositivefeedback.
A
3
Intermsoftheevolutionofnervoussystems,whicheventstendtooccurinconcertwithoneanother?

A) ​brains;radialsymmetry
B) ​planaria;radialsymmetry
C) ​nervenet;bilateralsymmetry
D) ​cephalization;bilateralsymmetry
E) ​cephalization;radialsymmetry
D
4
Theneurotransmitteracetylcholine____.

A) ​speedsheartrate
B) ​inducesskeletalmusclecontraction
C) ​increasesanxiety
D) ​hasaroleinmemoryandlearning
E) ​dilatespupils
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Whichneurotransmittergovernstheassociateddiseaseordisorder?

A) ​serotonin-stress
B) ​glutamate-Huntington'sdisease
C) ​dopamine-Huntington'sdisease
D) ​GABA-Parkinson'sdisease
E) ​epinephrine-Parkinson'sdisease
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6
Whichofthefollowingsequencesofinformationflowiscorrect?​

A) ​receptors→sensoryneurons→motorneurons→interneurons
B) ​sensoryneurons→receptors→motorneurons​
C) ​motorneurons→integrators→sensoryneurons
D) ​receptors→motorneurons→interneurons→sensoryneurons
E) ​sensoryneurons→interneurons→motorneurons
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7
Anactionpotentialcanbestbedescribedasa_____.

A) ​triggerzone
B) ​kineticactivity
C) ​briefreversalinthepolarityoftheelectricgradient
Acrosstheplasmamembrane
D) ​peakofenergythatdoesnotresolvetoitsformerstate
E) ​briefincreaseinthepolarityoftheelectricgradient
Acrosstheplasmamembrane
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Whatbridgesthegapbetweenaneuronsendingamessageandtheneuronreceivingit?

A) ​thresholdvalue
B) ​actionpotential
C) ​neurotransmitter
D) ​cytoplasm
E) ​dopamine
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9
Whichistrueofinterneurons?

A) ​Theydetectstimuli.
B) ​Theyreceiveandsendsignals.
C) ​Theycontrolmuscles.
D) ​Theycontrolglands.
E) ​Theyhavealongaxon.
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10
Theaccompanyingfigurebestrepresentswhathappensata(n)____.

A) ​neuromuscularjunction
B) ​musclefiber
C) ​postsynapticterminal
D) ​neuronalmembrane
E) ​negativefeedbackloop
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Therestingpotentialacrossatypicalneuronmembraneisapproximately____insiderelativetooutside.

A) ​-70microvolts
B) ​-70millivolts
C) ​-70volts
D) ​+70millivolts
E) ​+70megavolts
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12
Synapticintegrationmeansthat____.

A) ​positiveorexcitatorystimuliproduceanexcitatorypostsynapticpotential
B) ​thepositiveandnegativeionsneutralizeeachother
C) ​excitatoryandinhibitorysignalsaresummedinareceivingneuron
D) theadjacentneuronsinteractsothatexcitatoryandinhibitorystimulicanceleachotherout
E) ​excitatorysignalstakeprecedenceoverinhibitorysignals
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Retiredfootballplayersare_____timesmorelikelytodieofneurodegenerativebraindamagethanthegeneralpublic.

A) three
B) four
C) ​five
D) ​six
E) ​ten
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14
Actionpotentialsarepropagatedalonga(n)____.

A) ​sodiumchannel
B) ​axonintwodirections
C) ​gatedchannel
D) ​axon in one direction
E) ​dendrite
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Theneurontransportproteinsthatmaintaintherestingmembranepotentialandrestoreiongradientsfollowinganactionpotentialare____.

A) ​sodium-phosphoruspassivetransporters
B) ​sodium-potassiumpumps
C) ​sodium-chlorinegatedchannels
D) ​phosphorus-calciumpumps
E) ​phosphorus-chlorinegatedchannels
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Theperipheralnervoussystemis composed of the____.

A) ​brainandspinalcord
B) ​brainandsomaticnerves
C) ​spinalcordandsomaticnerves
D) ​spinalnervesandcranialnerves
E) ​spinalcordandspinalnerves
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17
Withinasinglemotorneuron,whatdirectiondoesanimpulsefollow?

A) ​dendrite→axon→cellbody
B) ​axon→dendrite→cellbody
C) ​dendrite→cellbody→axon
D) ​cellbody→dendrite→axon
E) ​cellbody→axon→dendrite
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18
Anexcitatorypostsynapticpotential____.

A) ​iscancelledoutbyaninhibitorypostsynapticpotential
B) ​hasahyperpolarizingeffect
C) ​willdrivethemembraneawayfromitspotential
D) ​issummedwithaninhibitorypostsynapticpotentialattheinputzoneofaneuron
E) ​workssothatonlyoneimpulsecanbereceivedatatime
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Thetransporterindicatedbytheletter"A"intheabovefigurerepresentsa(n)____.

A) ​activeBrtransporter
B) ​sodium-potassium cotransporter
C) ​passivepotassiumtransporter
D) ​calcium-phosphorustransporter
E) ​sodium-calciumtransporter
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20
Thetwomajordivisionsofthevertebratenervoussystemarethe____.

A) ​autonomicandperipheralsystems
B) ​sympatheticandparasympatheticsystems
C) ​cranialandspinalnerves
D) ​centralandperipheralnervoussystems
E) ​brainandspinalcord
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21
Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
neuron membrane potential at which gated sodium channels open
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22
The fluid that covers the brain and spinal cord is ____.

A) ​part of the meninges
B) ​part of a rapid type of nerve conduction
C) ​involved in reflex actions
D) ​involved in the "jumping" of impulses
E) ​called cerebrospinal fluid
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23
The parietal lobe is responsible for ____.

A) ​vision
B) ​sensory input
C) ​hearing
D) ​generating a motor response
E) ​inhibiting unsuitable behaviors
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What is the best description of a nerve?​

A) ​A bundle of sensory, motor, or both types of nerve fibers outside the central nervous system
B) ​A single extension of a neuron
C) ​The same as a neuron but found only within the central nervous system
D) ​A collection of nerve cell bodies outside the central nervous system
E) ​A set of sensory cells only found in the autonomic nervous system
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25
Which specific autoimmune disease involves neuroglial cells?​

A) ​cerebral palsy
B) ​rheumatoid arthritis
C) ​Grave's disease
D) ​multiple sclerosis
E) ​lupus
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<strong>  Use the figure above showing a reflex arc to answer the following two questions. A region where neurotransmitter molecules stimulate a neuron is indicated by the letter _____.</strong> A) ​A B) ​B C) ​C D) ​D E) C and D
Use the figure above showing a reflex arc to answer the following two questions.
A region where neurotransmitter molecules stimulate a neuron is indicated by the letter _____.

A) ​A
B) ​B
C) ​C
D) ​D
E) C and D
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<strong>  Use the figure above showing a reflex arc to answer the following two questions. A reflex pathway is the simplest pathway because it _____.</strong> A) ​involves only one synapse B) ​is evaluated and integrated by the medulla, not the cerebrum C) ​does not involve conscious thought or learning D) ​does not involve the central nervous system in any way E) ​involves only one neurotransmitter
Use the figure above showing a reflex arc to answer the following two questions.
A reflex pathway is the simplest pathway because it _____.

A) ​involves only one synapse
B) ​is evaluated and integrated by the medulla, not the cerebrum
C) ​does not involve conscious thought or learning
D) ​does not involve the central nervous system in any way
E) ​involves only one neurotransmitter
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Whichofthefollowingismismatched?

A) ​acetylcholine;musclecontraction
B) ​endorphin;painperception
C) ​norepinephrine;fight-or-flightresponse
D) ​serotonin;sexualfunction
E) ​GABA;majorinhibitorinthebrain
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Endorphinsare____.

A) ​neuromodulatorsonly
B) ​stimulatorsofbrainandnervousactivityonly
C) ​inhibitorsofpainperceptiononly
D) ​neuromodulatorsandstimulatorsofbrainandnervousactivity
E) ​neuromodulatorsandinhibitorsofpainperception
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Which of the following is used during the fight-or-flight response?

A) ​sympathetic nervous system
B) ​parasympathetic nervous system
C) ​norepinephrine
D) ​sympathetic nervous system and norepinephrine
E) ​parasympathetic nervous system and norepinephrine
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The interaction of sympathetic and parasympathetic systems is best described as _____.

A) ​antagonistic
B) ​cooperative
C) ​overriding
D) ​synergistic
E) ​ineffective
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Learning new motor skills takes place when one consciously repeats an activity many times and mostly involves the _____.

A) ​hippocampus
B) ​amygdala
C) ​hypothalamus
D) ​corpus striatum
E) ​cerebellum
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<strong>  Use the figure above showing a reflex arc to answer the following two questions. Stretch-sensitive muscle spindles are indicated by the letter _____.</strong> A) ​A B) ​B C) ​C D) ​D E) ​C and D
Use the figure above showing a reflex arc to answer the following two questions.
Stretch-sensitive muscle spindles are indicated by the letter _____.

A) ​A
B) ​B
C) ​C
D) ​D
E) ​C and D
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The main center for homeostatic control of the internal environment is the ____.

A) ​pons
B) ​medulla oblongata
C) ​hypothalamus
D) ​thalamus
E) ​cerebellum
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The part of the brain that controls the basic responses necessary to maintain life (such as breathing and heartbeat) is the ____.

A) ​medulla oblongata
B) ​corpus callosum
C) ​pineal gland
D) ​cerebellum
E) ​cerebral cortex
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The center for control of motor skills and posture is the ____.

A) ​cerebrum
B) ​medulla oblongata
C) ​cerebellum
D) ​brain stem
E) ​hypothalamus
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Which pairing of nerves and functions is part of the peripheral nervous system?​

A) ​somatic nerves; flight-fight response
B) ​autonomic nerves; control skeletal muscle
C) ​autonomic nerves; control internal organs
D) ​parasympathetic neurons; prepare body for danger
E) ​sympathetic neurons; housekeeping tasks in the body
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Themajordivisionsoftheperipheralnervoussystemarethe____.

A) ​somaticandautonomicsystems
B) ​sympatheticandparasympatheticsystems
C) ​peripheralandcentralsystems
D) ​afferentandautonomicsystems
E) ​cranialandskeletalnerves
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What happens when an action potential arrives at an axon terminal?​

A) ​Membrane voltages stimulate the axon.
B) ​The action potential starts a chain reaction.
C) ​A neurotransmitter builds up so it can be used again.
D) ​The action potential causes an influx of phosphorous ions.
E) ​Chemicals relay the message at a synapse.
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Nerve impulses coming into the spinal cord enter via ____.

A) ​intervertebral disks
B) ​neuroglia
C) ​the dorsal roots
D) ​Broca's area
E) ​ventral roots
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41
Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
a response intensifies the conditions that caused its occurrence
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
brief reversal of the voltage difference across a cell membrane
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
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b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
neurotransmitter molecule
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
both receives and sends signals
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
sodium-potassium pump
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a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
neuroglia
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
corpus callosum
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
receptor
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
controls muscles and glands
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
voltage difference across a cell membrane
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
ganglion​
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
muscle spindle
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
frontal lobe
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
autonomic nervous system​
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
peripheral nervous system​
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
ganglion
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
detects a stimulus​
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
voltage difference across a cell membrane that is not receiving stimulation
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Please choose the one BEST response for each.
a.cells that nurture and support neurons
b.sensory neuron
c.interneuron
d.acetylcholine or GABA
e.motor neuron
f.a type of active transporter
g.sheathed muscle cells that contain receptors
h.membrane potential
i.resting membrane potential
j.modified dendrite of a sensory neuron
k.action potential
l.positive feedback
m.threshold potential
n.produced by a Schwann cell
o.cluster of cell bodies outside the CNS
myelin sheath
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
cerebellum
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
meninges
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
neurotransmitter molecule
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63
Indicate whether the response is due to parasympathetic or sympathetic action.​
a.​parasympathetic
b.​sympathetic
decreases heart rate
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64
Respond to the following items in reference to the four cell types listed below.​
a.​sensory neurons
b.​interneurons
c.​motor neurons
d.​Schwann cells
cells that pick up environmental signals
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65
Respond to the following items in reference to the four cell types listed below.​
a.​sensory neurons
b.​interneurons
c.​motor neurons
d.​Schwann cells
cells that form myelin
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
nerve net
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
midbrain
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
medulla oblongata
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69
Respond to the following items in reference to the four cell types listed below.​
a.​sensory neurons
b.​interneurons
c.​motor neurons
d.​Schwann cells
neuroglia cell type
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70
Respond to the following statements in reference to the five regions of the vertebrate brain listed below.​
a.​cerebrum
b.​hypothalamus
c.​pons
d.​cerebellum
e.​medulla oblongata
This region functions in homeostasis.
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71
Indicate whether the response is due to parasympathetic or sympathetic action.​
a.​parasympathetic
b.​sympathetic
slows digestion
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
white matter​
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
hypothalamus
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74
Respond to the following statements in reference to the five regions of the vertebrate brain listed below.​
a.​cerebrum
b.​hypothalamus
c.​pons
d.​cerebellum
e.​medulla oblongata
This region connects the spinal cord to the midbrain.
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75
Indicate whether the response is due to parasympathetic or sympathetic action.​
a.​parasympathetic
b.​sympathetic
inhibits urination
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76
Respond to the following items in reference to the four cell types listed below.​
a.​sensory neurons
b.​interneurons
c.​motor neurons
d.​Schwann cells
cells that are restricted to the brain and spinal cord
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
limbic system
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​Choose the most appropriate description for each term
a.​integrates body position, motions, balance
b.​in cnidarians; based on reflex pathways devoted to swimming and feeding
c.​messages from here arouse the brain and maintain wakefulness
d.​the cortical region that coordinates muscles required for speech
e.​all parts of nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord
f.​acetylcholine is an example
g.​reflex control center for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
h.​axons of the central nervous system that are sheathed with fatty myelin
i.​at top of the brainstem bordering the cerebral hemispheres; influences learning and emotional behavior
j.​motor neurons that are divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
k.​membrane coverings over brain and spinal cord
l.​part of the brainstem; plays roles in reward-basesd learning and voluntary movements
m.​connects right and left cerebral hemispheres
n.​group of nerve cell bodies that form an integrative center
o.​contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance
thalamus
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79
Respond to the following items in reference to the four cell types listed below.​
a.​sensory neurons
b.​interneurons
c.​motor neurons
d.​Schwann cells
cells that carry signals to muscle cells
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Indicate whether the response is due to parasympathetic or sympathetic action.​
a.​parasympathetic
b.​sympathetic
decreases adrenal gland secretions
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