Question 1

The ____________________ cortex is located at the interface of three lobes.

Accepted Answer

parietal-temporal-occipital

Question 2

The stretch reflex is a polysynaptic reflex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Match these brain structures, labelled a. through e., with their associated descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.cerebellum
b.hypothalamus
c.brain stem
d.basal nuclei
e.cerebral cortex
-helps monitor and coordinate slow, sustained contractions, especially those related to balance and posture

Accepted Answer

d

Question 4

Match the lobes, labelled a. through d., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.occipital lobes
b.temporal lobes
c.parietal lobes
d.frontal lobes
-contain the limbic association cortex

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the lobes, labelled a. through d.,...

Question 5

The meninges, from the outermost to the innermost layer, are the ____________________, the ____________________, and the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

dura mater

Question 6

Transport across the brain capillary walls is prevented anatomically between the cells and is restricted physiologically through the cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Efferent neurons are sensory neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.nervous system
b.endocrine system
c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system
-secretes hormones

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the system, labelled a. through c.,...

Question 9

Working memory involves comparing current sensory data with relevant stored knowledge, and manipulating that information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The basal nuclei are part of the cerebrum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following structures is the outermost layer of meninges?

Accepted Answer

A) arachnoid mater 
B) dura mater 
C)  parietal meninges 
D)  pia mater 
A) arachnoid mater 
B) dura mater 
C)  parietal meninges 
D)  pia mater

Question 12

Which statement does NOT correctly describe the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A) Afferent fibres enter the spinal cord through the ventral root. 
B) The dorsal and ventral roots at each level of the spinal cord join to form a spinal nerve. 
C)  The spinal cord is not as long as the vertebral column. 
D)  The ventral horn contains cell bodies of the efferent motor neurons that supply skeletal muscles. 
A) Afferent fibres enter the spinal cord through the ventral root. 
B) The dorsal and ventral roots at each level of the spinal cord join to form a spinal nerve. 
C)  The spinal cord is not as long as the vertebral column. 
D)  The ventral horn contains cell bodies of the efferent motor neurons that supply skeletal muscles.

Question 13

The ____________________ cortex, the site for initial cortical processing of somesthetic and proprioceptive input, is located in the ____________________ lobes.

Accepted Answer

somatosens

Question 14

Which of these components of the nervous system comprises sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?

Accepted Answer

A) central nervous system 
B) somatic nervous system 
C)  autonomic nervous system 
D)  afferent division 
A) central nervous system 
B) somatic nervous system 
C)  autonomic nervous system 
D)  afferent division

Question 15

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.short-term memory
b.long-term memory
-involves transient modifications in function of pre-existing synapses

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the types of memory, labelled a....

Question 16

Which of the following statements correctly describes short-term memory?

Accepted Answer

A) It has a larger storage capacity than long-term memory. 
B) It takes longer to retrieve than long-term memory. 
C)  It involves transient modifications in the function of pre-existing synapses, such as channel modification. 
D)  It has relatively stable memory trace. 
A) It has a larger storage capacity than long-term memory. 
B) It takes longer to retrieve than long-term memory. 
C)  It involves transient modifications in the function of pre-existing synapses, such as channel modification. 
D)  It has relatively stable memory trace.

Question 17

Different parts of the body are not equally represented in the somatosensory cortex and the primary motor cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the structural aspects of the limbic system and its functions.

Accepted Answer

The limbic system is a complex network o

Question 19

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to glial cells? A

Accepted Answer

A) Astrocytes form myelin sheaths in CNS. 
B) Glial cells branch as extensively as neurons do. 
C)  Ependymal cells line the internal cavities of the brain and spinal cord. 
D)  Oligodendrocytes enhance synapse formation and strengthen synaptic transmission. 
A) Astrocytes form myelin sheaths in CNS. 
B) Glial cells branch as extensively as neurons do. 
C)  Ependymal cells line the internal cavities of the brain and spinal cord. 
D)  Oligodendrocytes enhance synapse formation and strengthen synaptic transmission.

Question 20

Which of these areas of the brain is important for the maintenance of posture?

Accepted Answer

A) primary motor cortex 
B) basal nuclei 
C)  brainstem 
D)  cerebellum 
A) primary motor cortex 
B) basal nuclei 
C)  brainstem 
D)  cerebellum

The ____________________ cortex is located at the interface of three lobes.

The stretch reflex is a polysynaptic reflex.

Match the lobes, labelled a. through d., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.occipital lobes b.temporal lobes c.parietal lobes d.frontal lobes -contain the limbic association cortex

The meninges, from the outermost to the innermost layer, are the , the , and the .

Transport across the brain capillary walls is prevented anatomically between the cells and is restricted physiologically through the cells.

Efferent neurons are sensory neurons.

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.nervous system b.endocrine system c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system -secretes hormones

Working memory involves comparing current sensory data with relevant stored knowledge, and manipulating that information.

The basal nuclei are part of the cerebrum.

Which of the following structures is the outermost layer of meninges?

Which statement does NOT correctly describe the spinal cord?

The cortex, the site for initial cortical processing of somesthetic and proprioceptive input, is located in the lobes.

Which of these components of the nervous system comprises sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.short-term memory b.long-term memory -involves transient modifications in function of pre-existing synapses

Which of the following statements correctly describes short-term memory?

Different parts of the body are not equally represented in the somatosensory cortex and the primary motor cortex.

Describe the structural aspects of the limbic system and its functions.

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to glial cells? A

Which of these areas of the brain is important for the maintenance of posture?

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acidbase Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

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The ____________________ cortex is located at the interface of three lobes.

The stretch reflex is a polysynaptic reflex.

Match the lobes, labelled a. through d., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.occipital lobes b.temporal lobes c.parietal lobes d.frontal lobes -contain the limbic association cortex

The meninges, from the outermost to the innermost layer, are the ____________________, the ____________________, and the ____________________.

Transport across the brain capillary walls is prevented anatomically between the cells and is restricted physiologically through the cells.

Efferent neurons are sensory neurons.

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.nervous system b.endocrine system c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system -secretes hormones

Working memory involves comparing current sensory data with relevant stored knowledge, and manipulating that information.

The basal nuclei are part of the cerebrum.

Which of the following structures is the outermost layer of meninges?

Which statement does NOT correctly describe the spinal cord?

The ____________________ cortex, the site for initial cortical processing of somesthetic and proprioceptive input, is located in the ____________________ lobes.

Which of these components of the nervous system comprises sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.short-term memory b.long-term memory -involves transient modifications in function of pre-existing synapses

Which of the following statements correctly describes short-term memory?

Different parts of the body are not equally represented in the somatosensory cortex and the primary motor cortex.

Describe the structural aspects of the limbic system and its functions.

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to glial cells? A

Which of these areas of the brain is important for the maintenance of posture?

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acidbase Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Filters

The meninges, from the outermost to the innermost layer, are the , the , and the .

The cortex, the site for initial cortical processing of somesthetic and proprioceptive input, is located in the lobes.