Question 1

Each resting neuron has a slight positive charge on the outside.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The parasympathetic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A)  is also called the thoracolumbar system 
B)  is responsible for the "fight-or-flight" response 
C)  releases acetylcholine from its postganglionic axons 
D)  has neurons that enter the sympathetic chain ganglion 
A)  is also called the thoracolumbar system 
B)  is responsible for the "fight-or-flight" response 
C)  releases acetylcholine from its postganglionic axons 
D)  has neurons that enter the sympathetic chain ganglion

Question 3

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Thin innermost layer 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 4

The hypothalamus plays an important part in the arousal or alerting mechanism in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which axon releases norepinephrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sympathetic preganglionic axon 
B)  A sympathetic postganglionic axon 
C)  A parasympathetic preganglionic axon 
D)  A parasympathetic postganglionic axon 
A)  A sympathetic preganglionic axon 
B)  A sympathetic postganglionic axon 
C)  A parasympathetic preganglionic axon 
D)  A parasympathetic postganglionic axon

Question 6

Sensory neurons are also called efferent neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The two systems involved in body-wide communications are the nervous system and the circulatory system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Each resting neuron has a slight positive charge on the outside.

The parasympathetic nervous system

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Thin innermost layer of the meninges

The hypothalamus plays an important part in the arousal or alerting mechanism in the brain.

Which axon releases norepinephrine?

Sensory neurons are also called efferent neurons.

The two systems involved in body-wide communications are the nervous system and the circulatory system.

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Exam 9: Nervous System

Each resting neuron has a slight positive charge on the outside.

The parasympathetic nervous system

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Thin innermost layer of the meninges

The hypothalamus plays an important part in the arousal or alerting mechanism in the brain.

Which axon releases norepinephrine?

Sensory neurons are also called efferent neurons.

The two systems involved in body-wide communications are the nervous system and the circulatory system.

Introduction to the Body

Chemistry of Life

Cells

Tissues

Organ Systems

Skin and Membranes

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Growth and Development

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