Question 1

What components make up the brain stem?

Accepted Answer

A) ​hindbrain,pons,and midbrain 
B) medulla,hippocampus,and midbrain 
C) medulla,pons,and midbrain 
D) cerebellum,hindbrain,and midbrain 
E) ​medulla,pons,and hippocampus 
A) ​hindbrain,pons,and midbrain 
B) medulla,hippocampus,and midbrain 
C) medulla,pons,and midbrain 
D) cerebellum,hindbrain,and midbrain 
E) ​medulla,pons,and hippocampus

Question 2

The limbic system is not a separate structure,but a(n)____________________ system consisting of a ring of forebrain structures that surround the brain stem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The limbic system is not a separate...

Question 3

____________________ are contractile cells that wrap around capillary endothelial cells throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are contractile cells that wrap around...

Question 4

Figure 5-6
Answer the following questions using the accompanying figure.
  
-Which number in the accompanying figure shows where CSF circulates throughout the ventricles?

Accepted Answer

A) ​1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) ​5 
A) ​1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) ​5

Question 5

Discuss how two new projects (launched in 2013)will advance knowledge of the brain based on the study of how neurons are functionally linked.

Accepted Answer

Two new ambitious projects,both launched

Question 6

Storing long-term memories involves the synthesis of what new compounds?

Accepted Answer

A) ​nucleic acids 
B) electrolytes 
C) sugars 
D) proteins 
E) ​steroids 
A) ​nucleic acids 
B) electrolytes 
C) sugars 
D) proteins 
E) ​steroids

Question 7

What are the three functional classes of neurons in the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A) afferent,efferent,and interneurons 
B) brain,spinal,and peripheral 
C) incoming,outgoing,and transitional 
D) efferent,spinal,and motor 
E) ​afferent,peripheral,and sensory 
A) afferent,efferent,and interneurons 
B) brain,spinal,and peripheral 
C) incoming,outgoing,and transitional 
D) efferent,spinal,and motor 
E) ​afferent,peripheral,and sensory

Question 8

____________________ amnesia is the inability to consolidate memory in long-term storage for later retrieval.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ amnesia is the inability to consolidate...

Question 9

What is the name of the neural bridge connecting the two cerebral hemispheres of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) ​basal nuclei 
B) corpus callosum 
C) thalamus 
D) hypothalamus 
E) ​optic chiasm 
A) ​basal nuclei 
B) corpus callosum 
C) thalamus 
D) hypothalamus 
E) ​optic chiasm

Question 10

The afferent division carries information away from the CNS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The withdrawal reflex is an example of what reflex category?

Accepted Answer

A) ​innate reflex 
B) conditioned reflex 
C) somatic reflex 
D) arm reflex 
E) ​spinal reflex 
A) ​innate reflex 
B) conditioned reflex 
C) somatic reflex 
D) arm reflex 
E) ​spinal reflex

Question 12

Astrocytes are the most abundant glial cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Motor neurons belong to the ____________________ part of the peripheral nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Motor neurons belong to the ____________________ part...

Question 14

The neural pathway involved in accomplishing reflex activity is known as a(n)____________________,which typically includes ____________________ basic components.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The neural pathway involved in accomplishing reflex...

Question 15

What lobe of the brain is situated most posteriorly (back of the head)?

Accepted Answer

A) ​parietal 
B) occipital 
C) temporal 
D) posterior 
E) ​cerebral 
A) ​parietal 
B) occipital 
C) temporal 
D) posterior 
E) ​cerebral

Question 16

What area of the brain is most involved in directly regulating the internal environment (homeostasis)?

Accepted Answer

A) ​pituitary gland 
B) thalamus 
C) hypothalamus 
D) hyperthalamus 
E) ​pineal gland 
A) ​pituitary gland 
B) thalamus 
C) hypothalamus 
D) hyperthalamus 
E) ​pineal gland

Question 17

The latest technology for studying neurons is called optogenetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Afferent fibers carrying incoming signals from peripheral receptors enter the spinal cord through the ventral horn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A widespread network of interconnected neurons called the ____________________ runs throughout the entire brain stem and into the thalamus.

Accepted Answer

reticular

Question 20

What part of the cerebellum regulates muscle tone and coordinates skilled voluntary movement?

Accepted Answer

A) ​anterior cerebellum 
B) posterior cerebellum 
C) cerebrocerebellum 
D) spinocerebellum 
E) ​vestibulocerebellum 
A) ​anterior cerebellum 
B) posterior cerebellum 
C) cerebrocerebellum 
D) spinocerebellum 
E) ​vestibulocerebellum

What components make up the brain stem?

The limbic system is not a separate structure,but a(n)____________________ system consisting of a ring of forebrain structures that surround the brain stem.

____________________ are contractile cells that wrap around capillary endothelial cells throughout the body.

Figure 5-6 Answer the following questions using the accompanying figure. -Which number in the accompanying figure shows where CSF circulates throughout the ventricles?

Discuss how two new projects (launched in 2013)will advance knowledge of the brain based on the study of how neurons are functionally linked.

Storing long-term memories involves the synthesis of what new compounds?

What are the three functional classes of neurons in the nervous system?

____________________ amnesia is the inability to consolidate memory in long-term storage for later retrieval.

What is the name of the neural bridge connecting the two cerebral hemispheres of the brain?

The afferent division carries information away from the CNS.

The withdrawal reflex is an example of what reflex category?

Astrocytes are the most abundant glial cells.

Motor neurons belong to the ____________________ part of the peripheral nervous system.

The neural pathway involved in accomplishing reflex activity is known as a(n),which typically includes basic components.

What lobe of the brain is situated most posteriorly (back of the head)?

What area of the brain is most involved in directly regulating the internal environment (homeostasis)?

The latest technology for studying neurons is called optogenetics.

Afferent fibers carrying incoming signals from peripheral receptors enter the spinal cord through the ventral horn.

A widespread network of interconnected neurons called the ____________________ runs throughout the entire brain stem and into the thalamus.

What part of the cerebellum regulates muscle tone and coordinates skilled voluntary movement?

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Peripheral Nervous System - Afferent Division - Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System - Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Principles of Endocrinology - the Central Endocrine Glands

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive Systembrad

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Exam 5: The Central Nervous System

What components make up the brain stem?

The limbic system is not a separate structure,but a(n)____________________ system consisting of a ring of forebrain structures that surround the brain stem.

____________________ are contractile cells that wrap around capillary endothelial cells throughout the body.

Figure 5-6 Answer the following questions using the accompanying figure. -Which number in the accompanying figure shows where CSF circulates throughout the ventricles?

Discuss how two new projects (launched in 2013)will advance knowledge of the brain based on the study of how neurons are functionally linked.

Storing long-term memories involves the synthesis of what new compounds?

What are the three functional classes of neurons in the nervous system?

____________________ amnesia is the inability to consolidate memory in long-term storage for later retrieval.

What is the name of the neural bridge connecting the two cerebral hemispheres of the brain?

The afferent division carries information away from the CNS.

The withdrawal reflex is an example of what reflex category?

Astrocytes are the most abundant glial cells.

Motor neurons belong to the ____________________ part of the peripheral nervous system.

The neural pathway involved in accomplishing reflex activity is known as a(n)____________________,which typically includes ____________________ basic components.

What lobe of the brain is situated most posteriorly (back of the head)?

What area of the brain is most involved in directly regulating the internal environment (homeostasis)?

The latest technology for studying neurons is called optogenetics.

Afferent fibers carrying incoming signals from peripheral receptors enter the spinal cord through the ventral horn.

A widespread network of interconnected neurons called the ____________________ runs throughout the entire brain stem and into the thalamus.

What part of the cerebellum regulates muscle tone and coordinates skilled voluntary movement?

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Peripheral Nervous System - Afferent Division - Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System - Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Principles of Endocrinology - the Central Endocrine Glands

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive Systembrad

Filters

The neural pathway involved in accomplishing reflex activity is known as a(n),which typically includes basic components.