Exam 13: The Nervous System

The neural pathways that underlie a spinal reflex are known as a reflex ____. ​

States of consciousness depend upon which brain stem structure? ​

In the central nervous systems, axons of several neurons traveling together are called ____. ​

Over 90% of all cells in the nervous system are ____. ​

Which brain structure influences autonomic activity? ​

The differences in concentration of which pair of ions produces the resting membrane potential? ​

Bipolar disorder and depression are part of the set of conditions known as ____. ​

Which of the following is an action of the sympathetic nervous system? ​

West Nile virus or herpes can lead to the dangerous condition of ____. ​

The disorder associated with a loss of dopamine producing cells is ____. ​

Which neurotransmitter functions to elevate mood? ​

Which drug is considered an hallucinogen? ​

The "trigger zone" of a neuron is found at the ____. ​

The myelin-producing cells of the central nervous system are ____. ​

The part of a neuron that receives information from other neurons is the ____. ​

Thoughts, memories, and the ability to understand begin in the ____. ​

What structure connects the sensory and emotional components of declarative memories? ​

What structure is most important for skill memories? ​

Match the neuron structures to the statements below.  -signal output zone