Question 1

What bony coverings surround the spinal cord and protect it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motor neurons 
B)  Anterior horns 
C)  Myelinated fibers 
D)  Vertebrae D

Question 2

Several parts of the cerebrum are involved in the language function. Describe the responsibilities of the Wernicke's and Broca's areas.

Accepted Answer

A. Wernicke's area: responsible for receptive function (speech understanding); ability to integrate visual and auditory information so as to understand communication received.
B. Broca's area: responsible for speaking ability and closely associated with motor areas that control the muscles needed for articulation.

Question 3

What nerves control voluntary functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spinal 
B)  Somatic 
C)  Cranial 
D)  Afferent B

Question 4

Bony coverings protect both the brain and the spinal cord. List the three membranes (meninges) that provide additional protection.

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Question 5

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two subsystems: sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system. Describe the differences between these two systems.

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Question 6

What is the temporal lobe primarily responsible for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reception and interpretation of visual stimuli 
B)  Interpretation of and distinction between auditory stimuli 
C)  Storage of sensory memory 
D)  Voluntary and skilled movements

Question 7

What is the definition of a reflex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conducts impulses to and from the brain 
B)  Regulates and coordinates fine movements 
C)  Coordinates neural and endocrine activities 
D)  Automatic response to a given stimulus

Question 8

The parasympathetic nervous system dominates when the body is _______.

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A)  active 
B)  injured 
C)  at rest 
D)  infected

Question 9

The peripheral nervous system is divided into two parts. Describe the differences between these two parts.

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Question 10

The largest part of the brain is the cerebrum and it is covered with a thin outer layer of gray matter called the cortex. What are the three specialized areas of the cortex and their major areas of function?

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Question 11

Which of the following is the term for internal body constancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Receptive function 
B)  Involuntary response 
C)  Homeostasis 
D)  Efferent impulses

Question 12

The central nervous system includes the brain, the peripheral nervous system, and the_________.

Accepted Answer

A)  spinal cord 
B)  heart 
C)  lungs 
D)  sexual organs

Question 13

The brain requires both oxygen and nourishment in the form of glucose in order to function and to survive. Discuss how glucose is transported to the brain.

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Question 14

Each hemisphere of the cerebrum is divided into lobes that contain areas related to specific functions. Discuss the different lobes and their specific functions.

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Question 15

What is the function of neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transmits messages to and from brain 
B)  Regulates and monitors unconscious body functions 
C)  Controls basic behavior patterns 
D)  Helps to maintain tone in muscles

Question 16

What is the function of the thalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sorts, interprets, and directs sensory information 
B)  Transmits nerve impulses 
C)  Acts as a coordinating center for reflex 
D)  Transmits messages directly to brain

Question 17

Nerves control both voluntary and involuntary functions in the body. Describe the two types of nerves that control these functions.

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Question 18

In what form does the brain require both oxygen and nourishment in order to function and to survive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood 
B)  Gray matter 
C)  Glucose 
D)  Hormones

Question 19

Describe the functions of the nervous system.

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Question 20

Bony coverings called vertebrae surround the spinal cord and protect it. Discuss the components of the vertebral column.

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Exam 3: Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Nervous System