Question 1

Schizophrenia probably results from excess production of the neurotransmitter ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Schizophrenia probably results from excess production of...

Question 2

Resting tremors are associated with diseases of the basal nuclei.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which statement 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

Nerves of the autonomic nervous system control skeletal muscle responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which neuromodulator is implicated as a neural sleep factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  adenosine 
B)  ATP 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  enkephalin 
A)  adenosine 
B)  ATP 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  enkephalin

Question 6

The cell bodies of afferent and efferent neurons both originate in the CNS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a structural component of the limbic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala 
B)  cingulate gyrus 
C)  mammillary body 
D)  medulla 
A)  amygdala 
B)  cingulate gyrus 
C)  mammillary body 
D)  medulla

Question 8

____________________ refers to the ability of the brain to be functionally remodelled in response to the demands placed on it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to the ability of the...

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,

Question 10

Which of the following does NOT participate in control of skeletal muscle activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic system 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  supplementary motor area 
D)  premotor cortex 
A)  limbic system 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  supplementary motor area 
D)  premotor cortex

Question 11

Which component of the reflex arc directly sends an impulse to an organ making a response?

Accepted Answer

A)  receptor 
B)  afferent pathway 
C)  integrating centre 
D)  efferent pathway 
A)  receptor 
B)  afferent pathway 
C)  integrating centre 
D)  efferent pathway

Question 12

The ____________________ serves as a relay station and synaptic integrating centre for preliminary processing of all sensory input on its way to the cortex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ serves as a relay station...

Question 13

Stimulation of the frontal lobe produces changes in personality and social behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which statement is NOT correct for subarachnoid space?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the space between the arachnoid layer and the underlying pia mater. 
B)  It is filled with CSF. 
C)  Venous blood draining from the brain empties into this space. 
D)  Both brain and spinal cord have subarachnoid space. 
A)  It is the space between the arachnoid layer and the underlying pia mater. 
B)  It is filled with CSF. 
C)  Venous blood draining from the brain empties into this space. 
D)  Both brain and spinal cord have subarachnoid space.

Question 15

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).
-controls thirst,urine output,food intake,and body temperature

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 16

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory by using the following answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-site for initial deposition of new information

Accepted Answer

A) short-term memory 
B) long-term memory 
A) short-term memory 
B) long-term memory

Question 17

Brain capillaries are joined by ____________________ junctions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Brain capillaries are joined by ____________________ junctions....

Question 18

Which of the following tracts transmits conscious sensory impulse regarding touch?

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsal cerebellar 
B)  fasciculus gracilis 
C)  lateral spinothalamic 
D)  lateral corticospinal 
A)  dorsal cerebellar 
B)  fasciculus gracilis 
C)  lateral spinothalamic 
D)  lateral corticospinal

Question 19

Match the lobes to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-located in front of the central sulcus

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 20

The inability to recall recent past events following a traumatic event is known as ____________________,whereas the inability to store new memories for later retrieval is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

retrograde

Schizophrenia probably results from excess production of the neurotransmitter ____________________.

Resting tremors are associated with diseases of the basal nuclei.

Which statement best describes Parkinson's disease?

Nerves of the autonomic nervous system control skeletal muscle responses.

Which neuromodulator is implicated as a neural sleep factor?

The cell bodies of afferent and efferent neurons both originate in the CNS.

Which of the following is NOT a structural component of the limbic system?

____________________ refers to the ability of the brain to be functionally remodelled in response to the demands placed on it.

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).

Which of the following does NOT participate in control of skeletal muscle activity?

Which component of the reflex arc directly sends an impulse to an organ making a response?

The ____________________ serves as a relay station and synaptic integrating centre for preliminary processing of all sensory input on its way to the cortex.

Stimulation of the frontal lobe produces changes in personality and social behaviour.

Which statement is NOT correct for subarachnoid space?

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). -controls thirst,urine output,food intake,and body temperature

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory by using the following answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -site for initial deposition of new information

Brain capillaries are joined by ____________________ junctions.

Which of the following tracts transmits conscious sensory impulse regarding touch?

Match the lobes to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -located in front of the central sulcus

The inability to recall recent past events following a traumatic event is known as ,whereas the inability to store new memories for later retrieval is called .

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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Exam 3: The Central Nervous System

Schizophrenia probably results from excess production of the neurotransmitter ____________________.

Resting tremors are associated with diseases of the basal nuclei.

Which statement best describes Parkinson's disease?

Nerves of the autonomic nervous system control skeletal muscle responses.

Which neuromodulator is implicated as a neural sleep factor?

The cell bodies of afferent and efferent neurons both originate in the CNS.

Which of the following is NOT a structural component of the limbic system?

____________________ refers to the ability of the brain to be functionally remodelled in response to the demands placed on it.

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)____________________.

Which of the following does NOT participate in control of skeletal muscle activity?

Which component of the reflex arc directly sends an impulse to an organ making a response?

The ____________________ serves as a relay station and synaptic integrating centre for preliminary processing of all sensory input on its way to the cortex.

Stimulation of the frontal lobe produces changes in personality and social behaviour.

Which statement is NOT correct for subarachnoid space?

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). -controls thirst,urine output,food intake,and body temperature

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory by using the following answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -site for initial deposition of new information

Brain capillaries are joined by ____________________ junctions.

Which of the following tracts transmits conscious sensory impulse regarding touch?

Match the lobes to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -located in front of the central sulcus

The inability to recall recent past events following a traumatic event is known as ____________________,whereas the inability to store new memories for later retrieval is called ____________________.

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

Filters

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).

The inability to recall recent past events following a traumatic event is known as ,whereas the inability to store new memories for later retrieval is called .