Question 1

What is myelin? What is its function within a neuron? Why is it such an important component of a neuron and the communication system within a neuron?

Accepted Answer

Myelin is a fatty protein (lipoprotein)m

Question 2

Collateral sprouting is a process whereby:

Accepted Answer

A) new dendritic connections sprout from damaged neurons. 
B) the neuron becomes more sensitive to the inputs from other neurons. 
C) axonal regeneration produces functional recovery. 
D) intact neurons make new connections to facilitate functional recovery. 
A) new dendritic connections sprout from damaged neurons. 
B) the neuron becomes more sensitive to the inputs from other neurons. 
C) axonal regeneration produces functional recovery. 
D) intact neurons make new connections to facilitate functional recovery.

Question 3

Norepinephrine originates within the locus ceruleus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

____ are found in the CNS while ____ are found in the PNS.

Accepted Answer

A) Oligodendrocytes,Schwann cells 
B) Schwann cells,oligodendrocytes 
C) Gray matter ganglia,white matter nuclei 
D) Oligodendrocytes,Purkinje cells 
A) Oligodendrocytes,Schwann cells 
B) Schwann cells,oligodendrocytes 
C) Gray matter ganglia,white matter nuclei 
D) Oligodendrocytes,Purkinje cells

Question 5

The ability to regain movement in a reattached finger is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) the regenerative properties of neurons in the spinal cord. 
B) an anomaly associated with genetic mutation. 
C) the flexibility of the motor cortex. 
D) the regenerative properties of neurons in the peripheral nervous system. 
A) the regenerative properties of neurons in the spinal cord. 
B) an anomaly associated with genetic mutation. 
C) the flexibility of the motor cortex. 
D) the regenerative properties of neurons in the peripheral nervous system.

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding neuronal communication?

Accepted Answer

A) A post-synaptic receptor is programmed to respond to only one specific neurotransmitter. 
B) A pre-synaptic neuron can respond to only one neurotransmitter at a time. 
C) If enough IPSPs occur at approximately the same time,they may combine to produce an action potential in that neuron. 
D) If enough EPSPs occur at approximately the same time,they may combine to produce an action potential in that neuron. 
A) A post-synaptic receptor is programmed to respond to only one specific neurotransmitter. 
B) A pre-synaptic neuron can respond to only one neurotransmitter at a time. 
C) If enough IPSPs occur at approximately the same time,they may combine to produce an action potential in that neuron. 
D) If enough EPSPs occur at approximately the same time,they may combine to produce an action potential in that neuron.

Question 7

Reduced activity in the ____ could result in a(n)____ in symptoms of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) substantia nigra; decrease 
B) substantia nigra; increase 
C) cerebellum; decrease 
D) cerebellum; increase 
A) substantia nigra; decrease 
B) substantia nigra; increase 
C) cerebellum; decrease 
D) cerebellum; increase

What is myelin? What is its function within a neuron? Why is it such an important component of a neuron and the communication system within a neuron?

Collateral sprouting is a process whereby:

Norepinephrine originates within the locus ceruleus.

are found in the CNS while are found in the PNS.

The ability to regain movement in a reattached finger is an example of:

Which of the following is true regarding neuronal communication?

Reduced activity in the could result in a(n) in symptoms of schizophrenia.

A History of Neuropsychology

Methods of Investigating the Brain

Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis

Functional Neuroanatomy

Cerebral Specialization

Somatosensory,chemical,and Motor Systems

Vision and Language

Memory,attention,emotion,and Executive Functioning

Developmental Disorders of Childhood

Learning and Neuropsychiatric Disorders of Childhood

Cerebrovascular Disorders and Tumors

Traumatic Head Injury and Rehabilitation

Normal Aging and Dementia: Alzheimers Disease

Subcortical Dementias

Alterations of Consciousness

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Exam 4: Cells of Thought

What is myelin? What is its function within a neuron? Why is it such an important component of a neuron and the communication system within a neuron?

Collateral sprouting is a process whereby:

Norepinephrine originates within the locus ceruleus.

____ are found in the CNS while ____ are found in the PNS.

The ability to regain movement in a reattached finger is an example of:

Which of the following is true regarding neuronal communication?

Reduced activity in the ____ could result in a(n)____ in symptoms of schizophrenia.

A History of Neuropsychology

Methods of Investigating the Brain

Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis

Functional Neuroanatomy

Cerebral Specialization

Somatosensory,chemical,and Motor Systems

Vision and Language

Memory,attention,emotion,and Executive Functioning

Developmental Disorders of Childhood

Learning and Neuropsychiatric Disorders of Childhood

Cerebrovascular Disorders and Tumors

Traumatic Head Injury and Rehabilitation

Normal Aging and Dementia: Alzheimers Disease

Subcortical Dementias

Alterations of Consciousness

Filters

are found in the CNS while are found in the PNS.

Reduced activity in the could result in a(n) in symptoms of schizophrenia.