Question 1

Cells forming the brain capillaries are joined by tight junctions that completely seal the capillary wall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The efferent division of the peripheral nervous system is divided into the ____________________, which consists of ____________________ that supply the skeletal muscles; and the ____________________, which innervates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

Accepted Answer

somatic nervous syst

Question 3

Dura mater is the innermost meningeal layer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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
-contains the autonomic nervous system coordinating centre

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match these brain structures, labelled a. through...

Question 5

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
-takes longer to retrieve information from this store

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

In addition to producing cerebral spinal fluid, what is the function of ependymal cells?

Accepted Answer

A) to contribute to the formation of the blood-brain barrier 
B) to act as immune cells 
C)  to act as neural stem cells 
D)  to conduct neural impulses 
A) to contribute to the formation of the blood-brain barrier 
B) to act as immune cells 
C)  to act as neural stem cells 
D)  to conduct neural impulses

Question 7

White matter consists primarily of myelinated nerve fibres.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What region of the brain houses the centre that controls the sleep-wake cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus 
B) thalamus 
C)  brain stem 
D)  cerebral cortex 
A) hypothalamus 
B) thalamus 
C)  brain stem 
D)  cerebral cortex

Question 9

A collection of neuronal cell bodies located outside the CNS is called a(n) ____________________, whereas a functional collection of cell bodies within the CNS is referred to as a(n) ____________________ or a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

ganglion; centre; nu

Question 10

Where is the primary motor cortex located?

Accepted Answer

A) posterior to the central sulcus 
B) anterior to the central sulcus 
C)  in the temporal lobe 
D)  in the parietal lobe 
A) posterior to the central sulcus 
B) anterior to the central sulcus 
C)  in the temporal lobe 
D)  in the parietal lobe

Question 11

The two regions of grey matter within the cerebrum are the cerebral cortex and the basal nuclei.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A flat EEG always signifies brain death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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
-is concerned with the coordination of motor activity initiated by higher brain centres; compares the "intentions" of the higher centres with the "performance" of the muscles, and corrects any "errors"

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match these brain structures, labelled a. through...

Question 14

Which of the following statements applies to the choroid plexus?

Accepted Answer

A) It is located on the entire surface area of the brain. 
B) It is the site of drainage of used cerebrospinal fluid from brain tissues. 
C)  It consists of richly vascularized masses of pia mater tissue. 
D)  It is an extension of sura mater. 
A) It is located on the entire surface area of the brain. 
B) It is the site of drainage of used cerebrospinal fluid from brain tissues. 
C)  It consists of richly vascularized masses of pia mater tissue. 
D)  It is an extension of sura mater.

Question 15

The cells that form the walls of the brain capillaries have the inherent ability to form tight junctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Anterograde amnesia is the inability to recall recent past events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.ventral spinocerebellar
b.rubrospinal
c.lateral corticospinal
d.fasciculus cuneatus
e.lateral spinothalamic
-largest sensory tract

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through...

Question 18

Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe short-term memory?

Accepted Answer

A) immediate storage 
B) large capacity 
C)  permanently forgotten 
D)  transient modifications in functions 
A) immediate storage 
B) large capacity 
C)  permanently forgotten 
D)  transient modifications in functions

Question 19

Which of these statements applies to the thalamus?

Accepted Answer

A) It performs preliminary processing of almost all sensory input on its way to the cortex. 
B) It inhibits muscle tone throughout the body. 
C)  It controls thirst, urine output, and food intake. 
D)  It plays a role in emotional and behavioural patterns. 
A) It performs preliminary processing of almost all sensory input on its way to the cortex. 
B) It inhibits muscle tone throughout the body. 
C)  It controls thirst, urine output, and food intake. 
D)  It plays a role in emotional and behavioural patterns.

Question 20

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
-initially process somesthetic sensation and proprioception

Accepted Answer

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

Cells forming the brain capillaries are joined by tight junctions that completely seal the capillary wall.

The efferent division of the peripheral nervous system is divided into the , which consists of that supply the skeletal muscles; and the , which innervates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

Dura mater is the innermost meningeal layer.

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 -contains the autonomic nervous system coordinating centre

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 -takes longer to retrieve information from this store

In addition to producing cerebral spinal fluid, what is the function of ependymal cells?

White matter consists primarily of myelinated nerve fibres.

What region of the brain houses the centre that controls the sleep-wake cycle?

A collection of neuronal cell bodies located outside the CNS is called a(n) , whereas a functional collection of cell bodies within the CNS is referred to as a(n) or a(n) .

Where is the primary motor cortex located?

The two regions of grey matter within the cerebrum are the cerebral cortex and the basal nuclei.

A flat EEG always signifies brain death.

Which of the following statements applies to the choroid plexus?

The cells that form the walls of the brain capillaries have the inherent ability to form tight junctions.

Anterograde amnesia is the inability to recall recent past events.

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.ventral spinocerebellar b.rubrospinal c.lateral corticospinal d.fasciculus cuneatus e.lateral spinothalamic -largest sensory tract

Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe short-term memory?

Which of these statements applies to the thalamus?

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 -initially process somesthetic sensation and proprioception

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The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

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Cells forming the brain capillaries are joined by tight junctions that completely seal the capillary wall.

The efferent division of the peripheral nervous system is divided into the ____________________, which consists of ____________________ that supply the skeletal muscles; and the ____________________, which innervates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

Dura mater is the innermost meningeal layer.

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 -contains the autonomic nervous system coordinating centre

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 -takes longer to retrieve information from this store

In addition to producing cerebral spinal fluid, what is the function of ependymal cells?

White matter consists primarily of myelinated nerve fibres.

What region of the brain houses the centre that controls the sleep-wake cycle?

A collection of neuronal cell bodies located outside the CNS is called a(n) ____________________, whereas a functional collection of cell bodies within the CNS is referred to as a(n) ____________________ or a(n) ____________________.

Where is the primary motor cortex located?

The two regions of grey matter within the cerebrum are the cerebral cortex and the basal nuclei.

A flat EEG always signifies brain death.

Which of the following statements applies to the choroid plexus?

The cells that form the walls of the brain capillaries have the inherent ability to form tight junctions.

Anterograde amnesia is the inability to recall recent past events.

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.ventral spinocerebellar b.rubrospinal c.lateral corticospinal d.fasciculus cuneatus e.lateral spinothalamic -largest sensory tract

Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe short-term memory?

Which of these statements applies to the thalamus?

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 -initially process somesthetic sensation and proprioception

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 efferent division of the peripheral nervous system is divided into the , which consists of that supply the skeletal muscles; and the , which innervates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

A collection of neuronal cell bodies located outside the CNS is called a(n) , whereas a functional collection of cell bodies within the CNS is referred to as a(n) or a(n) .