Question 1

Which of the following is not true of myasthenia gravis?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an autoimmune disorder. 
B) It results in musculoskeletal weakness. 
C) It affects more men than women. 
D) It affects 3 of every 100,000 Americans. 
A) It is an autoimmune disorder. 
B) It results in musculoskeletal weakness. 
C) It affects more men than women. 
D) It affects 3 of every 100,000 Americans. C

Question 2

The limbic system contains:

Accepted Answer

A) Phalanges 
B) The frontal lobe 
C) The temporal lobe 
D) The amygdala 
A) Phalanges 
B) The frontal lobe 
C) The temporal lobe 
D) The amygdala D

Question 3

The somatic system is a network of nerves that relay messages about internal sensations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The cerebral cortex is the largest area of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the area of the brain with the function it controls.
-Parietal lobe

Accepted Answer

A) Perception of vision 
B) Respiration 
C) Voluntary movement 
D) Problem solving 
E) Behavior
F)Understanding language 
A) Perception of vision 
B) Respiration 
C) Voluntary movement 
D) Problem solving 
E) Behavior
F)Understanding language

Question 6

As an impulse is conducted through the nervous system,it is protected from the rest of the body by a:

Accepted Answer

A) Myelin sheath 
B) Layer of glucose 
C) Mineral barrier 
D) None of the above 
A) Myelin sheath 
B) Layer of glucose 
C) Mineral barrier 
D) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is not a state in the transmission of a chemical message?

Accepted Answer

A) Repolarized 
B) Depolarized 
C) Prepolarized 
D) Polarized 
A) Repolarized 
B) Depolarized 
C) Prepolarized 
D) Polarized

Question 8

Match the area of the brain with the function it controls.
-Temporal lobe

Accepted Answer

A) Perception of vision 
B) Respiration 
C) Voluntary movement 
D) Problem solving 
E) Behavior
F)Understanding language 
A) Perception of vision 
B) Respiration 
C) Voluntary movement 
D) Problem solving 
E) Behavior
F)Understanding language

Question 9

During a fight-or-flight response:

Accepted Answer

A) Nonessential systems are shut down 
B) Senses are dulled 
C) Energy is sent to the muscular system. 
D) All the above 
E)  Only A and C 
A) Nonessential systems are shut down 
B) Senses are dulled 
C) Energy is sent to the muscular system. 
D) All the above 
E)  Only A and C

Question 10

The reason the lower leg extends when the knee is tapped is because of the lock and key mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

EpiPens need an auxiliary label because:

Accepted Answer

A) They cause drowsiness 
B) They are a legend drug 
C) They are for emergency use 
D) A nurse will always administer an EpiPen 
A) They cause drowsiness 
B) They are a legend drug 
C) They are for emergency use 
D) A nurse will always administer an EpiPen

Question 12

The nervous system is composed of:

Accepted Answer

A) Connective tissues 
B) Sensory neurons 
C) Epithelial cells 
D) Macrophages 
A) Connective tissues 
B) Sensory neurons 
C) Epithelial cells 
D) Macrophages

Question 13

One warning signal from the body is muscular pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The direction of neuronal impulse from the body toward the central nervous system is referred to as autonomic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The weight of an adult's brain is 1.4 lb.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the area of the brain with the function it controls.
-Frontal lobe

Accepted Answer

A) Perception of vision 
B) Respiration 
C) Voluntary movement 
D) Problem solving 
E) Behavior
F)Understanding language 
A) Perception of vision 
B) Respiration 
C) Voluntary movement 
D) Problem solving 
E) Behavior
F)Understanding language

Question 17

Which of the following is not a main function of the nervous system (NS)?

Accepted Answer

A) Relaying impulses to and from the central nervous system 
B) Coordination of nervous system activities 
C) Detection of body changes 
D) Transportation of nutrients 
A) Relaying impulses to and from the central nervous system 
B) Coordination of nervous system activities 
C) Detection of body changes 
D) Transportation of nutrients

Question 18

Which of the following is one of the primary neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

A) Caffeine 
B) Norepinephrine 
C) Phospholipids 
D) Monoamine oxidases 
A) Caffeine 
B) Norepinephrine 
C) Phospholipids 
D) Monoamine oxidases

Question 19

Match the area of the brain with the function it controls.
-Midbrain

Accepted Answer

A) Perception of vision 
B) Respiration 
C) Voluntary movement 
D) Problem solving 
E) Behavior
F)Understanding language 
A) Perception of vision 
B) Respiration 
C) Voluntary movement 
D) Problem solving 
E) Behavior
F)Understanding language

Question 20

Migraine triggers can be related to hormones,stress,or food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Nervous System

Which of the following is not true of myasthenia gravis?

The limbic system contains:

The somatic system is a network of nerves that relay messages about internal sensations.

The cerebral cortex is the largest area of the brain.

Match the area of the brain with the function it controls. -Parietal lobe

As an impulse is conducted through the nervous system,it is protected from the rest of the body by a:

Which of the following is not a state in the transmission of a chemical message?

Match the area of the brain with the function it controls. -Temporal lobe

During a fight-or-flight response:

The reason the lower leg extends when the knee is tapped is because of the lock and key mechanism.

EpiPens need an auxiliary label because:

The nervous system is composed of:

One warning signal from the body is muscular pain.

The direction of neuronal impulse from the body toward the central nervous system is referred to as autonomic.

The weight of an adult's brain is 1.4 lb.

Match the area of the brain with the function it controls. -Frontal lobe

Which of the following is not a main function of the nervous system (NS)?

Which of the following is one of the primary neurotransmitters?

Match the area of the brain with the function it controls. -Midbrain

Migraine triggers can be related to hormones,stress,or food.

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