Question 1

Reciprocal innervation refers to the dual innervation of organs by the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Disorders of the cerebellum are characterized by an intention tremor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) It is associated with a deficiency of serotonin. 
B) It is characterized by an intention tremor. 
C)  It is characterized by a resting tremor. 
D)  It is caused by cerebellar disorder. 
A) It is associated with a deficiency of serotonin. 
B) It is characterized by an intention tremor. 
C)  It is characterized by a resting tremor. 
D)  It is caused by cerebellar disorder.

Question 4

A(n) ____________________ is a functional aggregation of neuronal cell bodies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a functional aggregation of...

Question 5

____________________ is a decreased responsiveness to an indifferent stimulus that is presented repeatedly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a decreased responsiveness to an...

Question 6

Astrocytes take up the neurotransmitter GABA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Logic performance is more the function of the ____________________ cerebral hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Logic performance is more the function of...

Question 8

Language ability is usually associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) right cerebral hemisphere 
B) left cerebral hemisphere 
C)  limbic system 
D)  prefrontal association cortex 
A) right cerebral hemisphere 
B) left cerebral hemisphere 
C)  limbic system 
D)  prefrontal association cortex

Question 9

Which statement does NOT correctly describe paradoxical sleep?

Accepted Answer

A) Paradoxical sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements. 
B) A person normally passes through paradoxical sleep before entering slow-wave sleep. 
C)  Dreaming occurs only during paradoxical sleep. 
D)  The EEG pattern during paradoxical sleep is similar to that of an alert, awake person. 
A) Paradoxical sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements. 
B) A person normally passes through paradoxical sleep before entering slow-wave sleep. 
C)  Dreaming occurs only during paradoxical sleep. 
D)  The EEG pattern during paradoxical sleep is similar to that of an alert, awake person.

Question 10

Which of the following applies to a sensory homunculus?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the location of referred pain. 
B) It is the site that determines the intensity of a pain stimulus. 
C)  It is proportionately the same as the areas of the body represented. 
D)  It is the functional map of the primary sensory cortex. 
A) It is the location of referred pain. 
B) It is the site that determines the intensity of a pain stimulus. 
C)  It is proportionately the same as the areas of the body represented. 
D)  It is the functional map of the primary sensory cortex.

Question 11

Which of the following CNS structures influences autonomic activity?

Accepted Answer

A) medulla 
B) hypothalamus 
C)  cerebral cortex 
D)  spinal cord 
A) medulla 
B) hypothalamus 
C)  cerebral cortex 
D)  spinal cord

Question 12

Grey matter refers to regions of the central nervous system composed primarily of densely packed cell bodies, whereas white matter consists of bundles of myelinated nerve fibres.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The ____________________ division of the peripheral nervous system carries information to the CNS. Instructions from the CNS are transmitted via the ____________________ division of the peripheral nervous system to the ____________________ organs.

Accepted Answer

afferent;

Question 14

____________________ memories involve specific facts and events.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ memories involve specific facts and events....

Question 15

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
-tract for motor impulses providing muscle tone control

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Match the glial cells, labelled a. through d., with their descriptions.
a.astrocytes
b.oligodendrocytes
c.ependymal cells
d.microglia
-brain phagocytes

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the glial cells, labelled a. through...

Question 17

Which of these statements is correct for the cerebellum?

Accepted Answer

A) It is concerned primarily with motor activity, yet does not have any direct influence on efferent motor neurons. 
B) It is part of the subcortical region of the brain. 
C)  It gives rise to resting tremors when diseased. 
D)  It is associated with declarative memories. 
A) It is concerned primarily with motor activity, yet does not have any direct influence on efferent motor neurons. 
B) It is part of the subcortical region of the brain. 
C)  It gives rise to resting tremors when diseased. 
D)  It is associated with declarative memories.

Question 18

Most brain tumours of neural origin consist of glial cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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
-chemical messengers travel long distances

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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
-initiates all voluntary movement

Accepted Answer

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

Reciprocal innervation refers to the dual innervation of organs by the autonomic nervous system.

Disorders of the cerebellum are characterized by an intention tremor.

Which of the following statements best describes Parkinson's disease?

A(n) ____________________ is a functional aggregation of neuronal cell bodies.

____________________ is a decreased responsiveness to an indifferent stimulus that is presented repeatedly.

Astrocytes take up the neurotransmitter GABA.

Logic performance is more the function of the ____________________ cerebral hemisphere.

Language ability is usually associated with which of the following?

Which statement does NOT correctly describe paradoxical sleep?

Which of the following applies to a sensory homunculus?

Which of the following CNS structures influences autonomic activity?

Grey matter refers to regions of the central nervous system composed primarily of densely packed cell bodies, whereas white matter consists of bundles of myelinated nerve fibres.

The division of the peripheral nervous system carries information to the CNS. Instructions from the CNS are transmitted via the division of the peripheral nervous system to the organs.

____________________ memories involve specific facts and 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 -tract for motor impulses providing muscle tone control

Match the glial cells, labelled a. through d., with their descriptions. a.astrocytes b.oligodendrocytes c.ependymal cells d.microglia -brain phagocytes

Which of these statements is correct for the cerebellum?

Most brain tumours of neural origin consist of glial cells.

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 -chemical messengers travel long distances

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 -initiates all voluntary movement

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

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The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

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Reciprocal innervation refers to the dual innervation of organs by the autonomic nervous system.

Disorders of the cerebellum are characterized by an intention tremor.

Which of the following statements best describes Parkinson's disease?

A(n) ____________________ is a functional aggregation of neuronal cell bodies.

____________________ is a decreased responsiveness to an indifferent stimulus that is presented repeatedly.

Astrocytes take up the neurotransmitter GABA.

Logic performance is more the function of the ____________________ cerebral hemisphere.

Language ability is usually associated with which of the following?

Which statement does NOT correctly describe paradoxical sleep?

Which of the following applies to a sensory homunculus?

Which of the following CNS structures influences autonomic activity?

Grey matter refers to regions of the central nervous system composed primarily of densely packed cell bodies, whereas white matter consists of bundles of myelinated nerve fibres.

The ____________________ division of the peripheral nervous system carries information to the CNS. Instructions from the CNS are transmitted via the ____________________ division of the peripheral nervous system to the ____________________ organs.

____________________ memories involve specific facts and 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 -tract for motor impulses providing muscle tone control

Match the glial cells, labelled a. through d., with their descriptions. a.astrocytes b.oligodendrocytes c.ependymal cells d.microglia -brain phagocytes

Which of these statements is correct for the cerebellum?

Most brain tumours of neural origin consist of glial cells.

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 -chemical messengers travel long distances

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 -initiates all voluntary movement

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 division of the peripheral nervous system carries information to the CNS. Instructions from the CNS are transmitted via the division of the peripheral nervous system to the organs.