Question 1

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-secretes hormones

Accepted Answer

A) nervous system 
B) endocrine system 
C) both the nervous system and the endocrine system 
A) nervous system 
B) endocrine system 
C) both the nervous system and the endocrine system

Question 2

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions.
-initial cortical processing for hearing

Accepted Answer

A) temporal lobe 
B) Wernicke's area 
C) somatosensory cortex 
D) limbic association cortex 
E) corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex 
A) temporal lobe 
B) Wernicke's area 
C) somatosensory cortex 
D) limbic association cortex 
E) corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex

Question 3

The motor cortex on the frontal lobe is not the only brain region involved in motor control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Resting tremors are associated with diseases of the basal nuclei.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

____________________ are the glial cells that induce anatomical changes in blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are the glial cells that induce...

Question 6

The ____________________ hemisphere excels in performance of logical, analytical, sequential, and verbal tasks, whereas the ____________________ hemisphere excels in non-language skills, such as spatial perception and artistic and musical endeavours.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ hemisphere excels in performance of...

Question 7

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-chemical messengers travel short distances

Accepted Answer

A) nervous system 
B) endocrine system 
C) both the nervous system and the endocrine system 
A) nervous system 
B) endocrine system 
C) both the nervous system and the endocrine system

Question 8

Match these brain structures, labelled a. through e., with their associated descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-controls anterior pituitary hormone secretion

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum 
B) hypothalamus 
C) brain stem 
D) basal nuclei 
E) cerebral cortex 
A) cerebellum 
B) hypothalamus 
C) brain stem 
D) basal nuclei 
E) cerebral cortex

Question 9

Which of the following ascending spinal tracts carries pain and temperature sensations to the brain

Accepted Answer

A) ventral spinothalamic 
B) dorsal spinocerebellar 
C) lateral spinothalamic 
D) ventral spinocerebellar 
A) ventral spinothalamic 
B) dorsal spinocerebellar 
C) lateral spinothalamic 
D) ventral spinocerebellar

Question 10

Which statement describes descending tracts

Accepted Answer

A) They relay messages from the brain to the efferent neurons. 
B) They involve the lateral spinothalamic tract. 
C) They are part of the peripheral nervous system. 
D) They are a bundle of neuronal axons, some afferent and some efferent. 
A) They relay messages from the brain to the efferent neurons. 
B) They involve the lateral spinothalamic tract. 
C) They are part of the peripheral nervous system. 
D) They are a bundle of neuronal axons, some afferent and some efferent.

Question 11

In addition to producing cerebral spinal fluid, what is the function of ependymal cells

Accepted Answer

A) to contribute to the formation of the blood-brain barrier 
B) to act as immune cells 
C) to act as neural stem cells 
D) to conduct neural impulses 
A) to contribute to the formation of the blood-brain barrier 
B) to act as immune cells 
C) to act as neural stem cells 
D) to conduct neural impulses

Question 12

Microglia are phagocytic cells delivered by the blood to the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

____________________ are tumours of the meninges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are tumours of the meninges....

Question 14

Oligodendrocytes form myelin around the axons of the CNS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following can activate the arousal system

Accepted Answer

A) sensory activity 
B) afferent sensory input 
C) basal ganglion 
D) frontal lobe 
A) sensory activity 
B) afferent sensory input 
C) basal ganglion 
D) frontal lobe

Question 16

The ____________________ serves as a relay station and a synaptic integrating centre for preliminary processing of all sensory input on its way to the cortex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ serves as a relay station...

Question 17

Match the lobes, labelled a. through d., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-initially process visual input

Accepted Answer

A) occipital lobes 
B) temporal lobes 
C) parietal lobes 
D) frontal lobes 
A) occipital lobes 
B) temporal lobes 
C) parietal lobes 
D) frontal lobes

Question 18

Voluntary motor activity is a function mainly of the ____________________ lobe.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Voluntary motor activity is a function mainly...

Question 19

The two regions of grey matter within the cerebrum are the cerebral cortex and the basal nuclei.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The cells that form the walls of the brain capillaries have the inherent ability to form tight junctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -secretes hormones

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions. -initial cortical processing for hearing

The motor cortex on the frontal lobe is not the only brain region involved in motor control.

Resting tremors are associated with diseases of the basal nuclei.

____________________ are the glial cells that induce anatomical changes in blood vessels.

The hemisphere excels in performance of logical, analytical, sequential, and verbal tasks, whereas the hemisphere excels in non-language skills, such as spatial perception and artistic and musical endeavours.

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -chemical messengers travel short distances

Match these brain structures, labelled a. through e., with their associated descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -controls anterior pituitary hormone secretion

Which of the following ascending spinal tracts carries pain and temperature sensations to the brain

Which statement describes descending tracts

In addition to producing cerebral spinal fluid, what is the function of ependymal cells

Microglia are phagocytic cells delivered by the blood to the central nervous system.

____________________ are tumours of the meninges.

Oligodendrocytes form myelin around the axons of the CNS.

Which of the following can activate the arousal system

The ____________________ serves as a relay station and a synaptic integrating centre for preliminary processing of all sensory input on its way to the cortex.

Match the lobes, labelled a. through d., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -initially process visual input

Voluntary motor activity is a function mainly of the ____________________ lobe.

The two regions of grey matter within the cerebrum are the cerebral cortex and the basal nuclei.

The cells that form the walls of the brain capillaries have the inherent ability to form tight junctions.

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Exam 3: The Central Nervous System

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -secretes hormones

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions. -initial cortical processing for hearing

The motor cortex on the frontal lobe is not the only brain region involved in motor control.

Resting tremors are associated with diseases of the basal nuclei.

____________________ are the glial cells that induce anatomical changes in blood vessels.

The ____________________ hemisphere excels in performance of logical, analytical, sequential, and verbal tasks, whereas the ____________________ hemisphere excels in non-language skills, such as spatial perception and artistic and musical endeavours.

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -chemical messengers travel short distances

Match these brain structures, labelled a. through e., with their associated descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -controls anterior pituitary hormone secretion

Which of the following ascending spinal tracts carries pain and temperature sensations to the brain

Which statement describes descending tracts

In addition to producing cerebral spinal fluid, what is the function of ependymal cells

Microglia are phagocytic cells delivered by the blood to the central nervous system.

____________________ are tumours of the meninges.

Oligodendrocytes form myelin around the axons of the CNS.

Which of the following can activate the arousal system

The ____________________ serves as a relay station and a synaptic integrating centre for preliminary processing of all sensory input on its way to the cortex.

Match the lobes, labelled a. through d., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -initially process visual input

Voluntary motor activity is a function mainly of the ____________________ lobe.

The two regions of grey matter within the cerebrum are the cerebral cortex and the basal nuclei.

The cells that form the walls of the brain capillaries have the inherent ability to form tight junctions.

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Peripheral Nervous System: Sensory, Autonomic, Somatic

Principles of Endocrinology: The Central Endocrine Glands

The Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acidbase Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Reproductive System

Filters

The hemisphere excels in performance of logical, analytical, sequential, and verbal tasks, whereas the hemisphere excels in non-language skills, such as spatial perception and artistic and musical endeavours.