Question 1

Which foramen does not include a branch of the trigeminal nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  mandibular 
B)  ovale 
C)  rotundum 
D)  spinosum 
A)  mandibular 
B)  ovale 
C)  rotundum 
D)  spinosum

Question 2

Damage to this nerve may cause difficulties in swallowing, decrease in saliva production and some difficulties in tasting, in particular sour and bitter substances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Damage to this nerve may cause difficulties...

Question 3

The ulnar nerve innervates most of the muscles of the anterior forearm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A dermatome is

Accepted Answer

A)  the muscles innervated by a single spinal nerve. 
B)  the region of skin innervated by a single terminal branch of the brachial plexus. 
C)  all organs innervated by a single spinal nerve. 
D)  the region of skin innervated by a single spinal nerve. 
A)  the muscles innervated by a single spinal nerve. 
B)  the region of skin innervated by a single terminal branch of the brachial plexus. 
C)  all organs innervated by a single spinal nerve. 
D)  the region of skin innervated by a single spinal nerve.

Question 5

Ventral rami from all spinal nerves except numbers ________ contribute to nerve plexuses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ventral rami from all spinal nerves except...

Question 6

In shingles, the virus lies within the cell bodies of a dorsal root (sensory) ganglion. When the virus is active, it causes painful blisters along a strip of skin on the trunk. Knowing your anatomy, why does it only affect a thin strip of skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  The virus follows the dermatome associated with the spinal nerve connected to the affected dorsal root ganglion. 
B)  The virus only affects the skin of the back near the affected dorsal root ganglion. 
C)  The virus follows the lines of cleavage of the skin. 
D)  The virus only travels vertically along the trunk due to gravity. 
A)  The virus follows the dermatome associated with the spinal nerve connected to the affected dorsal root ganglion. 
B)  The virus only affects the skin of the back near the affected dorsal root ganglion. 
C)  The virus follows the lines of cleavage of the skin. 
D)  The virus only travels vertically along the trunk due to gravity.

Question 7

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Sensory fibers of which cranial nerve pair pass through the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  IV 
D)  V 
E)  VIII 
A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  IV 
D)  V 
E)  VIII

Question 8

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates a lamellar corpuscle (Pacinian corpuscle) that rapidly adapts to deep pressure stimuli?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 9

This category of receptors elicit a response of "Ouch!"

Accepted Answer

The answer of This category of receptors elicit a response...

Question 10

Which of the following is true regarding the peripheral nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It only involves efferent, motor neurons. 
B)  It only involves somatic neurons. 
C)  It includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system. 
D)  It includes neurons carrying the sense of touch but not special senses, such as taste or vision. 
A)  It only involves efferent, motor neurons. 
B)  It only involves somatic neurons. 
C)  It includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system. 
D)  It includes neurons carrying the sense of touch but not special senses, such as taste or vision.

Question 11

Nerves from the ________ cords of the brachial plexus innervate the anterior flexor muscles of the upper limb.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nerves from the ________ cords of the...

Question 12

Hiltons law states that a joint is innervated by

Accepted Answer

A)  any nerve that innervates the muscles that move it or skin over it. 
B)  a branch of the spinal nerve that travels directly to the joint. 
C)  no nerves, as joints aren't innervated. 
D)  branches of efferent nerves only. 
A)  any nerve that innervates the muscles that move it or skin over it. 
B)  a branch of the spinal nerve that travels directly to the joint. 
C)  no nerves, as joints aren't innervated. 
D)  branches of efferent nerves only.

Question 13

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates receptors that respond chiefly to pain and temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 14

Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions are part of the somatic motor nervous division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The obturator nerve is part of which nerve plexus?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The obturator nerve is part of which...

Question 16

A receptor that monitors stretch of the stomach can be classified as a

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanoreceptor and interoceptor. 
B)  mechanoreceptor and proprioceptor. 
C)  nociceptor and exteroceptor. 
D)  baroreceptor and proprioceptor. 
A)  mechanoreceptor and interoceptor. 
B)  mechanoreceptor and proprioceptor. 
C)  nociceptor and exteroceptor. 
D)  baroreceptor and proprioceptor.

Question 17

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the cranial nerve that has three major branches?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 18

Describe the action and innervation of the six extrinsic muscles/ extraocular muscles of the eyeball.

Accepted Answer

(1) The medial rectus muscle, (2) superi

Question 19

A nerve from the ________ cord of the brachial plexus innervates the posterior extensor muscles of the upper limb.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nerve from the ________ cord of...

Question 20

All of the following are exteroceptors: tactile corpuscles, lamellar corpuscles, and tactile epithelial cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: The Peripheral Nervous System

Which foramen does not include a branch of the trigeminal nerve?

Damage to this nerve may cause difficulties in swallowing, decrease in saliva production and some difficulties in tasting, in particular sour and bitter substances.

The ulnar nerve innervates most of the muscles of the anterior forearm.

A dermatome is

Ventral rami from all spinal nerves except numbers ________ contribute to nerve plexuses.

In shingles, the virus lies within the cell bodies of a dorsal root (sensory) ganglion. When the virus is active, it causes painful blisters along a strip of skin on the trunk. Knowing your anatomy, why does it only affect a thin strip of skin?

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Sensory fibers of which cranial nerve pair pass through the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone?

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates a lamellar corpuscle (Pacinian corpuscle) that rapidly adapts to deep pressure stimuli?

This category of receptors elicit a response of "Ouch!"

Which of the following is true regarding the peripheral nervous system?

Nerves from the ________ cords of the brachial plexus innervate the anterior flexor muscles of the upper limb.

Hiltons law states that a joint is innervated by

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates receptors that respond chiefly to pain and temperature?

Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions are part of the somatic motor nervous division.

The obturator nerve is part of which nerve plexus?

A receptor that monitors stretch of the stomach can be classified as a

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the cranial nerve that has three major branches?

Describe the action and innervation of the six extrinsic muscles/ extraocular muscles of the eyeball.

A nerve from the ________ cord of the brachial plexus innervates the posterior extensor muscles of the upper limb.

All of the following are exteroceptors: tactile corpuscles, lamellar corpuscles, and tactile epithelial cells.

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