Question 1

Most brain tumours of neural origin consist of glial cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which statement concerning the spinal cord is NOT correct?

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 3

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code.
-responsible for comprehension and formulation of coherent patterns of speech

Accepted Answer

A) temporal lobe 
B) Wernicke's area 
C) somatosensory cortex 
D) limbic association cortex 
E) corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex 
A) temporal lobe 
B) Wernicke's area 
C) somatosensory cortex 
D) limbic association cortex 
E) corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex

Question 4

Which statement concerning descending tracts is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  They relay messages from the brain to the efferent neurons. 
B)  They involve the lateral spinothalamic tract. 
C)  They are part of the peripheral nervous system. 
D)  They are a bundle of neuronal axons, some afferent and some efferent. 
A)  They relay messages from the brain to the efferent neurons. 
B)  They involve the lateral spinothalamic tract. 
C)  They are part of the peripheral nervous system. 
D)  They are a bundle of neuronal axons, some afferent and some efferent.

Question 5

MATCHING
Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-contains centres for respiration,heart and blood vessel function,and many digestive activities

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum 
B) hypothalamus 
C) brain stem 
D) basal nuclei 
E) cerebral cortex 
A) cerebellum 
B) hypothalamus 
C) brain stem 
D) basal nuclei 
E) cerebral cortex

Question 6

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-chemical messengers travel long distances

Accepted Answer

A) applies to the nervous system 
B) applies to the endocrine system 
C) applies to both the nervous system and the endocrine system 
A) applies to the nervous system 
B) applies to the endocrine system 
C) applies to both the nervous system and the endocrine system

Question 7

Complete the sentences by using the answer code:
-line the brain ventricles

Accepted Answer

A) astrocytes 
B) oligodendrocytes 
C) ependymal cells 
D) microglia 
A) astrocytes 
B) oligodendrocytes 
C) ependymal cells 
D) microglia

Question 8

The cerebral cortex is an inner core of white matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The ____________________ of the brain maintains upright posture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ of the brain maintains upright...

Question 10

Match the lobes to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-initially process sound input

Accepted Answer

A) occipital lobes 
B) temporal lobes 
C) parietal lobes 
D) frontal lobes 
A) occipital lobes 
B) temporal lobes 
C) parietal lobes 
D) frontal lobes

Question 11

MATCHING
Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-helps monitor and coordinate slow,sustained contractions,especially those related to balance and posture

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum 
B) hypothalamus 
C) brain stem 
D) basal nuclei 
E) cerebral cortex 
A) cerebellum 
B) hypothalamus 
C) brain stem 
D) basal nuclei 
E) cerebral cortex

Question 12

The withdrawal reflex is a monosynaptic reflex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The stretch reflex is a polysynaptic reflex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the outermost layer of meninges?

Accepted Answer

A)  arachnoid mater 
B)  dura mater 
C)  dural sinus 
D)  pia mater 
A)  arachnoid mater 
B)  dura mater 
C)  dural sinus 
D)  pia mater

Question 15

A sensory receptor generates action potentials if disturbed by an environmental change or ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A sensory receptor generates action potentials if...

Question 16

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code.
-primarily concerned with motivation and emotion

Accepted Answer

A) temporal lobe 
B) Wernicke's area 
C) somatosensory cortex 
D) limbic association cortex 
E) corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex 
A) temporal lobe 
B) Wernicke's area 
C) somatosensory cortex 
D) limbic association cortex 
E) corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex

Question 17

An electroencephalogram is a record of action potential activity in the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code.
-responsible for speaking ability

Accepted Answer

A) temporal lobe 
B) Wernicke's area 
C) somatosensory cortex 
D) limbic association cortex 
E) corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex 
A) temporal lobe 
B) Wernicke's area 
C) somatosensory cortex 
D) limbic association cortex 
E) corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex

Question 19

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-tissue across which CSF is reabsorbed into the blood

Accepted Answer

A) arachnoid villi 
B) subarachnoid space 
C) choroid plexuses 
D) dural sinuses 
E) dura mater 
A) arachnoid villi 
B) subarachnoid space 
C) choroid plexuses 
D) dural sinuses 
E) dura mater

Question 20

The brain cannot produce ATP in the absence of oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Most brain tumours of neural origin consist of glial cells.

Which statement concerning the spinal cord is NOT correct?

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code. -responsible for comprehension and formulation of coherent patterns of speech

Which statement concerning descending tracts is correct?

MATCHING Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -contains centres for respiration,heart and blood vessel function,and many digestive activities

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -chemical messengers travel long distances

Complete the sentences by using the answer code: -line the brain ventricles

The cerebral cortex is an inner core of white matter.

The ____________________ of the brain maintains upright posture.

Match the lobes to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -initially process sound input

The withdrawal reflex is a monosynaptic reflex.

The stretch reflex is a polysynaptic reflex.

What is the outermost layer of meninges?

A sensory receptor generates action potentials if disturbed by an environmental change or ____________________.

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code. -primarily concerned with motivation and emotion

An electroencephalogram is a record of action potential activity in the cerebral cortex.

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code. -responsible for speaking ability

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -tissue across which CSF is reabsorbed into the blood

The brain cannot produce ATP in the absence of oxygen.

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Exam 3: The Central Nervous System

Most brain tumours of neural origin consist of glial cells.

Which statement concerning the spinal cord is NOT correct?

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code. -responsible for comprehension and formulation of coherent patterns of speech

Which statement concerning descending tracts is correct?

MATCHING Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -contains centres for respiration,heart and blood vessel function,and many digestive activities

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -chemical messengers travel long distances

Complete the sentences by using the answer code: -line the brain ventricles

The cerebral cortex is an inner core of white matter.

The ____________________ of the brain maintains upright posture.

Match the lobes to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -initially process sound input

The withdrawal reflex is a monosynaptic reflex.

The stretch reflex is a polysynaptic reflex.

What is the outermost layer of meninges?

A sensory receptor generates action potentials if disturbed by an environmental change or ____________________.

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code. -primarily concerned with motivation and emotion

An electroencephalogram is a record of action potential activity in the cerebral cortex.

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code. -responsible for speaking ability

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -tissue across which CSF is reabsorbed into the blood

The brain cannot produce ATP in the absence of oxygen.

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Peripheral Nervous System

Principals of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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