Question 1

Neuroglia is the type of cell that _____.

Accepted Answer

A) is able to react when stimulated 
B) insulates, supports, and protects neurons 
C) is able to pass the nerve impulse generated by other cells 
A) is able to react when stimulated 
B) insulates, supports, and protects neurons 
C) is able to pass the nerve impulse generated by other cells

Question 2

Match the items.
-cerebrum

Accepted Answer

A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater 
A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater

Question 3

Match the items.
-also called interneurons

Accepted Answer

A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater 
A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater

Question 4

A lumbar puncture may be done to determine the effectiveness of the blood-brain barrier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ____________________________ is made up of 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves.

Accepted Answer

peripheral

Question 6

Match the items.
-also called efferent neurons

Accepted Answer

A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater 
A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater

Question 7

Another name for a nerve cell is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) neuron 
B) neurilemma 
C) myelin sheath 
D) neuroglia 
A) neuron 
B) neurilemma 
C) myelin sheath 
D) neuroglia

Question 8

Match the items.
-also called afferent neurons

Accepted Answer

A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater 
A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater

Question 9

The substance that serves as a liquid shock absorber protecting the brain and spinal cord is called ________________________.

Accepted Answer

cerebrospi

Question 10

The neurotransmitter between muscle cells and the nervous system cells is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) acetylcholine 
C) norepinephrine 
A) epinephrine 
B) acetylcholine 
C) norepinephrine

Question 11

Match the items.
-epinephrine

Accepted Answer

A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater 
A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater

Question 12

Which of the following is part of the limbic system?

Accepted Answer

A) hippocampus 
B) Wernicke area 
C) Broca area 
A) hippocampus 
B) Wernicke area 
C) Broca area

Question 13

Match the items.
-outer brain covering

Accepted Answer

A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater 
A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater

Question 14

The brain contains four lined cavities called ventricles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The hypothalamus is the center for mind-body experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which type of neuron emerges from the skin or sense organs and carries messages, or impulses, toward the spinal cord and brain?

Accepted Answer

A) motor neurons 
B) associative neurons 
C) sensory neurons 
A) motor neurons 
B) associative neurons 
C) sensory neurons

Question 17

Match the items.
-middle brain covering

Accepted Answer

A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater 
A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater

Question 18

Match the items.
-diencephalon

Accepted Answer

A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater 
A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) associative neurons 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater

Question 19

_____ is characterized by a shuffling gait, tremors, pill-rolling, and muscular rigidity.

Accepted Answer

A) Parkinson's disease 
B) cerebral palsy 
C) hydrocephalus 
D) epilepsy 
A) Parkinson's disease 
B) cerebral palsy 
C) hydrocephalus 
D) epilepsy

Question 20

Name the three divisions of the nervous system: ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

central, p

Exam 8: Central Nervous System

Neuroglia is the type of cell that _____.

Match the items. -cerebrum

Match the items. -also called interneurons

A lumbar puncture may be done to determine the effectiveness of the blood-brain barrier.

The ____________________________ is made up of 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves.

Match the items. -also called efferent neurons

Another name for a nerve cell is _____.

Match the items. -also called afferent neurons

The substance that serves as a liquid shock absorber protecting the brain and spinal cord is called ________________________.

The neurotransmitter between muscle cells and the nervous system cells is _____.

Match the items. -epinephrine

Which of the following is part of the limbic system?

Match the items. -outer brain covering

The brain contains four lined cavities called ventricles.

The hypothalamus is the center for mind-body experiences.

Which type of neuron emerges from the skin or sense organs and carries messages, or impulses, toward the spinal cord and brain?

Match the items. -middle brain covering

Match the items. -diencephalon

_____ is characterized by a shuffling gait, tremors, pill-rolling, and muscular rigidity.

Name the three divisions of the nervous system: ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Introduction to the Structural Units

Chemistry of Living Things

Cells

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System

Special Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Heart

Circulation and Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Infection Control and Standard Precautions

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition

Urinary System

Reproductive System

Genetics and Genetically Linked Diseases

Filters

Name the three divisions of the nervous system: , , and .