Question 1

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description.
-Neurons that can also be called "connecting" neurons

Accepted Answer

A) Microglia 
B) Axon 
C) Dendrites 
D) Oligodendrocyte 
E) Afferent neuron
F)Astrocytes
G)Efferent neuron
H)Interneurons
I)Nodes of Ranvier
J)Schwann cells 
A) Microglia 
B) Axon 
C) Dendrites 
D) Oligodendrocyte 
E) Afferent neuron
F)Astrocytes
G)Efferent neuron
H)Interneurons
I)Nodes of Ranvier
J)Schwann cells

Question 2

The vital centers of the brainstem are located in the midbrain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe the structure and function of spinal nerves.

Accepted Answer

The structure of spinal nerves consists

Question 4

A reflex arc may not have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sensory neuron 
B)  An interneuron 
C)  A motor neuron 
D)  All reflex arcs must have all of the above. 
A)  A sensory neuron 
B)  An interneuron 
C)  A motor neuron 
D)  All reflex arcs must have all of the above.

Question 5

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description.
-Cells that produce myelin for axons outside the central nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) Microglia 
B) Axon 
C) Dendrites 
D) Oligodendrocyte 
E) Afferent neuron
F)Astrocytes
G)Efferent neuron
H)Interneurons
I)Nodes of Ranvier
J)Schwann cells 
A) Microglia 
B) Axon 
C) Dendrites 
D) Oligodendrocyte 
E) Afferent neuron
F)Astrocytes
G)Efferent neuron
H)Interneurons
I)Nodes of Ranvier
J)Schwann cells

Question 6

Explain the structure and function of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The parasympathetic nervous system is on

Question 7

Even though there are only seven cervical vertebrae, there are eight cervical spinal nerves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description.
-Usually a single elongated projection of a neuron

Accepted Answer

A) Microglia 
B) Axon 
C) Dendrites 
D) Oligodendrocyte 
E) Afferent neuron
F)Astrocytes
G)Efferent neuron
H)Interneurons
I)Nodes of Ranvier
J)Schwann cells 
A) Microglia 
B) Axon 
C) Dendrites 
D) Oligodendrocyte 
E) Afferent neuron
F)Astrocytes
G)Efferent neuron
H)Interneurons
I)Nodes of Ranvier
J)Schwann cells

Question 9

Which of the following structures is not part of a synapse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synaptic knob 
B)  Synaptic cleft 
C)  Neurotransmitter 
D)  Plasma membrane of the postsynaptic cell 
A)  Synaptic knob 
B)  Synaptic cleft 
C)  Neurotransmitter 
D)  Plasma membrane of the postsynaptic cell

Question 10

Which of the following is not a function of the thalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Controls appetite. 
B)  Relays impulses to the cerebral cortex from sense organs. 
C)  Associates sensations with emotions. 
D)  Plays a part in the "arousal or alerting mechanism." 
A)  Controls appetite. 
B)  Relays impulses to the cerebral cortex from sense organs. 
C)  Associates sensations with emotions. 
D)  Plays a part in the "arousal or alerting mechanism."

Question 11

The spinal cord consists of both white and gray matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Nerves are mostly composed of dendrites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe and give the function of the brainstem.

Accepted Answer

The brainstem is the lower part of the b

Question 14

Only cells with myelin have nodes of Ranvier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A neurotransmitter is inactivated when it is either broken down by enzymes or reabsorbed by the presynaptic neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The cause of multiple neurofibromatosis is an autoimmune response or a viral infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain the structure of a nerve.

Accepted Answer

A nerve is composed of nerve cells, or n

Question 18

The process of axon repolarization returns the negative charge to the interior of the axon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Inflammation of brain tissue increases the activity of microglia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the structure and function of the spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular

Exam 10: Nervous System

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description. -Neurons that can also be called "connecting" neurons

The vital centers of the brainstem are located in the midbrain.

Describe the structure and function of spinal nerves.

A reflex arc may not have which of the following?

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description. -Cells that produce myelin for axons outside the central nervous system

Explain the structure and function of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Even though there are only seven cervical vertebrae, there are eight cervical spinal nerves.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description. -Usually a single elongated projection of a neuron

Which of the following structures is not part of a synapse?

Which of the following is not a function of the thalamus?

The spinal cord consists of both white and gray matter.

Nerves are mostly composed of dendrites.

Describe and give the function of the brainstem.

Only cells with myelin have nodes of Ranvier.

A neurotransmitter is inactivated when it is either broken down by enzymes or reabsorbed by the presynaptic neuron.

The cause of multiple neurofibromatosis is an autoimmune response or a viral infection.

Explain the structure of a nerve.

The process of axon repolarization returns the negative charge to the interior of the axon.

Inflammation of brain tissue increases the activity of microglia.

Explain the structure and function of the spinal cord.

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