Question 1

A massive influx of sodium into a nerve cell causes ____________________.

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Question 2

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function.
a.sympathetic division
b.parasympathetic division
-The type of neuron that has one axon and multiple dendrites is a

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A)  bipolar neuron. 
B)  unipolar neuron. 
C)  multipolar neuron. 
D)  neuroglia.

Question 3

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function.
a.sympathetic division
b.parasympathetic division
-To perform a lumbar puncture, physicians insert a hollow needle into the subarachnoid space between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae and remove a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. Why do you think they choose this location for the procedure?

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A)  Because the vertebrae are more flexible in this location and the patient can bend forward 
B)  Because the spinal cord ends at the first lumbar vertebra, minimizing the risk for damaging the spinal cord 
C)  Because the cauda equina is in this area 
D)  Because there are no spinal nerves in this area, minimizing the risk for nerve injury

Question 4

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function.
a.sympathetic division
b.parasympathetic division
-Nerves from which region of the spinal cord innervate the chest, head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thoracic 
B)  Lumbar 
C)  Cervical 
D)  Sacral

Question 5

Cell bodies of the dorsal neurons are clustered in a knotlike structure called a ____________________.

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Question 6

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function.
a.sympathetic division
b.parasympathetic division
-Which portion of the brain contains the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerebrum 
B)  Diencephalon 
C)  Cerebellum 
D)  Brainstem

Question 7

Match each cranial nerve to the symptoms that would result from damage to that particular nerve.
a.olfactory nerve
b.facial nerve
c.vestibulocochlear nerve
d.vagus nerve
e.optic nerve
f.oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nerves
g.trigeminal nerve
h.glossopharyngeal nerve
i.hypoglossal nerve
j.spinal accessory nerve
-Sagging facial muscles

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Question 8

Match each cranial nerve to the symptoms that would result from damage to that particular nerve.
a.olfactory nerve
b.facial nerve
c.vestibulocochlear nerve
d.vagus nerve
e.optic nerve
f.oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nerves
g.trigeminal nerve
h.glossopharyngeal nerve
i.hypoglossal nerve
j.spinal accessory nerve
-Drooping eyelid; inability to move eye in some directions

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Question 9

Match each structure to its description.
a.neuron
e.axon
b.neuroglia
f.nodes of Ranvier
c.soma
g.synaptic knob
d.dendrite
h.myelin sheath
-Conducts nerve impulses toward the cell body

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a.neuron
e.axon
b.neuroglia
f.nodes of...

Question 10

Match each term to its definition.
a.central canal
f.pia mater
b.epidural space
g.arachnoid mater
c.dorsal nerve root
h.dura mater
d.spinal nerve
i.subarachnoid space
e.ventral nerve root
j.peripheral nerve
-Carries cerebrospinal fluid through the spinal canal

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a.central canal
f.pia...

Question 11

Match each cranial nerve to the symptoms that would result from damage to that particular nerve.
a.olfactory nerve
b.facial nerve
c.vestibulocochlear nerve
d.vagus nerve
e.optic nerve
f.oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nerves
g.trigeminal nerve
h.glossopharyngeal nerve
i.hypoglossal nerve
j.spinal accessory nerve
-Loss of sensation in upper face

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Question 12

Match each brain lobe to its key functions.
a.frontal lobe
d.occipital lobe
b.parietal lobe
e.insula
c.temporal lobe
-Hearing, smell, and visual recognition

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Question 13

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function.
a.sympathetic division
b.parasympathetic division
-Causes "fight-or-flight" response

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Question 14

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function.
a.sympathetic division
b.parasympathetic division
-An injury to which part of the brain is most likely to impair reasoning and cause socially inappropriate behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frontal 
B)  Parietal 
C)  Temporal 
D)  Occipital

Question 15

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function.
a.sympathetic division
b.parasympathetic division
-Where do most sympathetic ganglia exist?

Accepted Answer

A)  In or near target organs 
B)  In chains within the spinal cord 
C)  In clusters within the brain 
D)  In chains along both sides of the spinal cord

Question 16

Match each cranial nerve to the symptoms that would result from damage to that particular nerve.
a.olfactory nerve
b.facial nerve
c.vestibulocochlear nerve
d.vagus nerve
e.optic nerve
f.oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nerves
g.trigeminal nerve
h.glossopharyngeal nerve
i.hypoglossal nerve
j.spinal accessory nerve
-Impaired ability to move head, neck, and shoulders

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Question 17

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function.
a.sympathetic division
b.parasympathetic division
-If the arachnoid villi were to become nonfunctional, what would be the result?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ventricles of the brain would not have enough cerebrospinal fluid. 
B)  The ventricles of the brain would contain too much cerebrospinal fluid. 
C)  The cardiac center would be affected. 
D)  Auditory and visual reflexes would be affected.

Question 18

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function.
a.sympathetic division
b.parasympathetic division
-What are the consequences if a nerve lacks a neurilemma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nerve conduction is slowed. 
B)  Nerve conduction is accelerated. 
C)  The nerve cannot regenerate if injured. 
D)  The nerve will atrophy and die.

Question 19

Fibers that secrete acetylcholine are called ____________________ fibers.

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Question 20

An inhibitory neurotransmitter causes ____________________ channels to open and the impulse ____________________.

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Exam 10: Nervous System

A massive influx of sodium into a nerve cell causes ____________________.

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function. a.sympathetic division b.parasympathetic division -The type of neuron that has one axon and multiple dendrites is a

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function. a.sympathetic division b.parasympathetic division -Nerves from which region of the spinal cord innervate the chest, head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and diaphragm?

Cell bodies of the dorsal neurons are clustered in a knotlike structure called a ____________________.

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function. a.sympathetic division b.parasympathetic division -Which portion of the brain contains the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata?

Match each structure to its description. a.neuron e.axon b.neuroglia f.nodes of Ranvier c.soma g.synaptic knob d.dendrite h.myelin sheath -Conducts nerve impulses toward the cell body

Match each term to its definition. a.central canal f.pia mater b.epidural space g.arachnoid mater c.dorsal nerve root h.dura mater d.spinal nerve i.subarachnoid space e.ventral nerve root j.peripheral nerve -Carries cerebrospinal fluid through the spinal canal

Match each brain lobe to its key functions. a.frontal lobe d.occipital lobe b.parietal lobe e.insula c.temporal lobe -Hearing, smell, and visual recognition

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function. a.sympathetic division b.parasympathetic division -Causes "fight-or-flight" response

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function. a.sympathetic division b.parasympathetic division -An injury to which part of the brain is most likely to impair reasoning and cause socially inappropriate behavior?

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function. a.sympathetic division b.parasympathetic division -Where do most sympathetic ganglia exist?

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function. a.sympathetic division b.parasympathetic division -If the arachnoid villi were to become nonfunctional, what would be the result?

Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function. a.sympathetic division b.parasympathetic division -What are the consequences if a nerve lacks a neurilemma?

Fibers that secrete acetylcholine are called ____________________ fibers.

An inhibitory neurotransmitter causes channels to open and the impulse .