Question 1

A neuron might be temporarily unable to transmit an impulse to another neuron or effector if ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  its supply of neurotransmitters is exhausted 
B)  the neurons are of different types 
C)  the levels of microglia are too low 
D)  there are too many astrocytes present 
E)  the neurotransmitter is inhibitory 
A)  its supply of neurotransmitters is exhausted 
B)  the neurons are of different types 
C)  the levels of microglia are too low 
D)  there are too many astrocytes present 
E)  the neurotransmitter is inhibitory

Question 2

Figure 13.1
   
Using the above-referenced histological diagram of neural tissue in the CNS, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dendrite 
B)  Nucleus 
C)  Basal lamina 
D)  Axon 
E)  Soma 
A)  Dendrite 
B)  Nucleus 
C)  Basal lamina 
D)  Axon 
E)  Soma

Question 3

Figure 13.1
   
Using the above-referenced histological diagram of neural tissue in the CNS, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label Q.

Accepted Answer

A)  Oligodendrocyte 
B)  Ependyma 
C)  Schwann cell 
D)  Microglial cell 
E)  Astrocyte 
A)  Oligodendrocyte 
B)  Ependyma 
C)  Schwann cell 
D)  Microglial cell 
E)  Astrocyte

Question 4

Figure 13.4
   
Using the above-referenced diagram of a synapse, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label O.

Accepted Answer

A)  Basal lamina 
B)  Internode 
C)  Axon hillock 
D)  Node of Ranvier 
E)  Synaptic cleft 
A)  Basal lamina 
B)  Internode 
C)  Axon hillock 
D)  Node of Ranvier 
E)  Synaptic cleft

Question 5

Exteroceptors provide sensations of deep pressure and pain, as well as the sense of taste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Oligodendrocytes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  remove cell debris, wastes, and pathogens by phagocytosis 
B)  regulate oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrient and neurotransmitter levels around neurons in ganglia 
C)  maintain the blood-brain barrier and provide structural support 
D)  provide structural framework and myelinate the central nervous system (CNS) axons 
E)  line the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord 
A)  remove cell debris, wastes, and pathogens by phagocytosis 
B)  regulate oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrient and neurotransmitter levels around neurons in ganglia 
C)  maintain the blood-brain barrier and provide structural support 
D)  provide structural framework and myelinate the central nervous system (CNS) axons 
E)  line the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord

Question 7

The surface of the brain is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher center 
B)  neural cortex 
C)  neuronal nuclei 
D)  white matter 
E)  basal nuclei 
A)  higher center 
B)  neural cortex 
C)  neuronal nuclei 
D)  white matter 
E)  basal nuclei

A neuron might be temporarily unable to transmit an impulse to another neuron or effector if ________.

Figure 13.1 Using the above-referenced histological diagram of neural tissue in the CNS, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

Figure 13.1 Using the above-referenced histological diagram of neural tissue in the CNS, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label Q.

Figure 13.4 Using the above-referenced diagram of a synapse, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label O.

Exteroceptors provide sensations of deep pressure and pain, as well as the sense of taste.

Oligodendrocytes ________.

The surface of the brain is called the ________.

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Exam 13: The Nervous System: Neural Tissue

A neuron might be temporarily unable to transmit an impulse to another neuron or effector if ________.

Figure 13.1 Using the above-referenced histological diagram of neural tissue in the CNS, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

Figure 13.1 Using the above-referenced histological diagram of neural tissue in the CNS, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label Q.

Figure 13.4 Using the above-referenced diagram of a synapse, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label O.

Exteroceptors provide sensations of deep pressure and pain, as well as the sense of taste.

Oligodendrocytes ________.

The surface of the brain is called the ________.

Foundations: An Introduction to Anatomy

Foundations: The Cell

Foundations: Tissues and Early Embryology

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure

The Skeletal System: Axial Division

The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division

The Skeletal System: Articulations

The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue and Muscle Organization

The Muscular System: Axial Musculature

The Muscular System: Appendicular Musculature

Surface Anatomy and Cross-Sectional Anatomy

The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Nervous System: Sensory and Motor Tracts of the Spinal Cord

The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

The Nervous System: General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Embryology and Human Development

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