Exam 3: The Central Nervous System

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.

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). -alters target cells by release of chemical messengers that interact with specific receptors of the target cells

Stimulation of the nerve supply to one muscle and simultaneous inhibition of the nerves to its antagonistic muscle is known as ____________________.

Which neurotransmitter is required for long-term potentiation?

Microglia are phagocytic cells delivered by the blood to the central nervous system.

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). -disorder of this structure is characterized by an intention tremor

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code. -triggers voluntary movement by activating motor neurons

Which characteristic is relevant to the endocrine system rather than the nervous system?

Describe points of decussation of spinal tracts.

If neuronal pathways present at birth are not used during sensitive developmental periods,they may be eliminated.

Which statement regarding CSF production and flow is correct?

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). -limited storage capacity

The ____________________ cortex,the site for initial cortical processing of somesthetic and proprioceptive input,is located in the ____________________ lobes.

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -tough,inelastic outer meningeal layer

The occipital lobe is in the anterior region of the brain.

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). -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"

What is the purpose of afferent neurons?

How does information travel up the spinal cord to the brain?

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). -involves transient modifications in function of preexisting synapses

The central sulcus separates the ____________________ and ____________________ lobes.