Question 1

The tough fibrous sheath covering the whole nerve is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  perineurium 
B)  fascicles 
C)  epineurium 
D)  none of the above 
A)  perineurium 
B)  fascicles 
C)  epineurium 
D)  none of the above C

Question 2

The sympathetic nervous system regulates the "fight-or-flight" response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The types of neurons that carry impulses to the brain and spinal cord are called

Accepted Answer

A)  motor neurons 
B)  sensory neurons 
C)  efferent neurons 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  motor neurons 
B)  sensory neurons 
C)  efferent neurons 
D)  both b and c above B

Question 4

The brainstem is the second largest part of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each of the terms with its correct definition or description.
-Small space between the end of one axon and the next neuron

Accepted Answer

A) Dendrite 
B) Axon 
C) Astrocyte 
D) Microglia 
E) Schwann cell
F)Interneuron
G)Synaptic Knob
H)Serotonin
I)Synaptic cleft
J)Enkephalins
K)Oligodendrocyte
L)Afferent neuron
M)Saltatory conduction
N)Efferent neurons
O)Cell body
P)Neurotransmitter
Q)Nodes of Ranvier 
A) Dendrite 
B) Axon 
C) Astrocyte 
D) Microglia 
E) Schwann cell
F)Interneuron
G)Synaptic Knob
H)Serotonin
I)Synaptic cleft
J)Enkephalins
K)Oligodendrocyte
L)Afferent neuron
M)Saltatory conduction
N)Efferent neurons
O)Cell body
P)Neurotransmitter
Q)Nodes of Ranvier

Question 6

Some of the neurons in this structure function as endocrine glands

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  thalamus 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  medulla oblongata 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  thalamus 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  medulla oblongata

Question 7

Fissures in the central nervous system are the same as gyri,except they are deeper.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Skin surface that is supplied by a single spinal nerve

Accepted Answer

A) Pia mater 
B) Dura mater 
C) Cranial nerves 
D) Spinal nerves 
E) Arachnoid mater
F)Dermatome
G)Parasympathetic nervous system
H)Sympathetic nervous system
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine 
A) Pia mater 
B) Dura mater 
C) Cranial nerves 
D) Spinal nerves 
E) Arachnoid mater
F)Dermatome
G)Parasympathetic nervous system
H)Sympathetic nervous system
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine

Question 9

Match the cranial nerve with its function.
-Sensations of face,scalp,and teeth; chewing movements

Accepted Answer

A) Olfactory 
B) Optic 
C) Trochlear 
D) Trigeminal 
E) Facial
F)Vestibulocochlear
G)Glossopharyngeal
H)Vagus
I)Accessory
J)Hypoglossal 
A) Olfactory 
B) Optic 
C) Trochlear 
D) Trigeminal 
E) Facial
F)Vestibulocochlear
G)Glossopharyngeal
H)Vagus
I)Accessory
J)Hypoglossal

Question 10

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-"Cobweb"-like part of the meninges

Accepted Answer

A) Pia mater 
B) Dura mater 
C) Cranial nerves 
D) Spinal nerves 
E) Arachnoid mater
F)Dermatome
G)Parasympathetic nervous system
H)Sympathetic nervous system
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine 
A) Pia mater 
B) Dura mater 
C) Cranial nerves 
D) Spinal nerves 
E) Arachnoid mater
F)Dermatome
G)Parasympathetic nervous system
H)Sympathetic nervous system
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine

Question 11

Reflexes can be

Accepted Answer

A)  a single neuron 
B)  two neurons 
C)  three neurons 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  a single neuron 
B)  two neurons 
C)  three neurons 
D)  both b and c above

Question 12

An axon of an efferent neuron could synapse with

Accepted Answer

A)  an interneuron 
B)  a sense organ 
C)  a muscle cell 
D)  either b or c above 
A)  an interneuron 
B)  a sense organ 
C)  a muscle cell 
D)  either b or c above

Question 13

Match the cranial nerve with its function.
-Shoulder movement and turning movement of the head

Accepted Answer

A) Olfactory 
B) Optic 
C) Trochlear 
D) Trigeminal 
E) Facial
F)Vestibulocochlear
G)Glossopharyngeal
H)Vagus
I)Accessory
J)Hypoglossal 
A) Olfactory 
B) Optic 
C) Trochlear 
D) Trigeminal 
E) Facial
F)Vestibulocochlear
G)Glossopharyngeal
H)Vagus
I)Accessory
J)Hypoglossal

Question 14

The synaptic knob is on the postsynaptic neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cells that are important in the blood-brain barrier are the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Name and explain the function of the parts of the neuron.

Accepted Answer

Neurons are the basic building blocks of

Question 17

Match each of the terms with its correct definition or description.
-Type of neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the central nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) Dendrite 
B) Axon 
C) Astrocyte 
D) Microglia 
E) Schwann cell
F)Interneuron
G)Synaptic Knob
H)Serotonin
I)Synaptic cleft
J)Enkephalins
K)Oligodendrocyte
L)Afferent neuron
M)Saltatory conduction
N)Efferent neurons
O)Cell body
P)Neurotransmitter
Q)Nodes of Ranvier 
A) Dendrite 
B) Axon 
C) Astrocyte 
D) Microglia 
E) Schwann cell
F)Interneuron
G)Synaptic Knob
H)Serotonin
I)Synaptic cleft
J)Enkephalins
K)Oligodendrocyte
L)Afferent neuron
M)Saltatory conduction
N)Efferent neurons
O)Cell body
P)Neurotransmitter
Q)Nodes of Ranvier

Question 18

Match the cranial nerve with its function.
-Sense of taste,contraction of muscles of facial expression

Accepted Answer

A) Olfactory 
B) Optic 
C) Trochlear 
D) Trigeminal 
E) Facial
F)Vestibulocochlear
G)Glossopharyngeal
H)Vagus
I)Accessory
J)Hypoglossal 
A) Olfactory 
B) Optic 
C) Trochlear 
D) Trigeminal 
E) Facial
F)Vestibulocochlear
G)Glossopharyngeal
H)Vagus
I)Accessory
J)Hypoglossal

Question 19

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Neurotransmitter that is released from the postganglionic axons of the parasympathetic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) Pia mater 
B) Dura mater 
C) Cranial nerves 
D) Spinal nerves 
E) Arachnoid mater
F)Dermatome
G)Parasympathetic nervous system
H)Sympathetic nervous system
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine 
A) Pia mater 
B) Dura mater 
C) Cranial nerves 
D) Spinal nerves 
E) Arachnoid mater
F)Dermatome
G)Parasympathetic nervous system
H)Sympathetic nervous system
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine

Question 20

In the resting neuron,there is an excess of sodium ions on the interior of the cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Nervous System

The tough fibrous sheath covering the whole nerve is called the

The sympathetic nervous system regulates the "fight-or-flight" response.

The types of neurons that carry impulses to the brain and spinal cord are called

The brainstem is the second largest part of the brain.

Match each of the terms with its correct definition or description. -Small space between the end of one axon and the next neuron

Some of the neurons in this structure function as endocrine glands

Fissures in the central nervous system are the same as gyri,except they are deeper.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Skin surface that is supplied by a single spinal nerve

Match the cranial nerve with its function. -Sensations of face,scalp,and teeth; chewing movements

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -"Cobweb"-like part of the meninges

Reflexes can be

An axon of an efferent neuron could synapse with

Match the cranial nerve with its function. -Shoulder movement and turning movement of the head

The synaptic knob is on the postsynaptic neuron.

Cells that are important in the blood-brain barrier are the

Name and explain the function of the parts of the neuron.

Match each of the terms with its correct definition or description. -Type of neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the central nervous system

Match the cranial nerve with its function. -Sense of taste,contraction of muscles of facial expression

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Neurotransmitter that is released from the postganglionic axons of the parasympathetic nervous system

In the resting neuron,there is an excess of sodium ions on the interior of the cell.

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