Question 1

A(n) ____________________ is a functional aggregation of neuronal cell bodies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a functional aggregation of...

Question 2

Which of these functions is NOT associated with the hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

A) to control respiration and circulatory function 
B) to control thirst and urine output 
C) to control body temperature 
D) to control food intake 
A) to control respiration and circulatory function 
B) to control thirst and urine output 
C) to control body temperature 
D) to control food intake

Question 3

Match the following structures, labelled a. through f., to their descriptions.
-contains cell bodies of interneurons upon which afferent neurons terminate

Accepted Answer

A) dorsal horn 
B) dorsal root 
C) dorsal root ganglion 
D) ventral horn 
E) ventral root
F)lateral horn 
A) dorsal horn 
B) dorsal root 
C) dorsal root ganglion 
D) ventral horn 
E) ventral root
F)lateral horn

Question 4

Compare and contrast the nervous and endocrine systems.

Accepted Answer

The nervous and endocrine systems are bo

Question 5

Match the following structures, labelled a. through e., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-Venous blood draining from the brain empties here.

Accepted Answer

A) arachnoid villi 
B) subarachnoid space 
C) choroid plexuses 
D) dural sinuses 
E) dura mater 
A) arachnoid villi 
B) subarachnoid space 
C) choroid plexuses 
D) dural sinuses 
E) dura mater

Question 6

Which of these CNS structures influences autonomic activity

Accepted Answer

A) medulla 
B) hypothalamus 
C) cerebral cortex 
D) spinal cord 
A) medulla 
B) hypothalamus 
C) cerebral cortex 
D) spinal cord

Question 7

Anterograde amnesia is the inability to recall recent past events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the following structures, labelled a. through f., to their descriptions.
-Efferent fibres leave the spinal cord through this structure.

Accepted Answer

A) dorsal horn 
B) dorsal root 
C) dorsal root ganglion 
D) ventral horn 
E) ventral root
F)lateral horn 
A) dorsal horn 
B) dorsal root 
C) dorsal root ganglion 
D) ventral horn 
E) ventral root
F)lateral horn

Question 9

Match the lobes, labelled a. through d., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-located on the sides of the head

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 10

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-primarily controls metabolic activities and other activities that require duration rather than speed

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 11

Match these brain structures, labelled a. through e., with their associated descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-contains the autonomic nervous system coordinating centre

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 12

The white matter in the CNS consists of parts of neurons not covered with myelin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The cerebrospinal fluid comes into direct contact with the neuronal and glial cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-probably involves relatively permanent functional or structural changes between existing neurons

Accepted Answer

A) short-term memory 
B) long-term memory 
A) short-term memory 
B) long-term memory

Question 15

What is the sequence of activation of brain areas when one responds in writing to a verbal command

Accepted Answer

A) primary auditory cortex, Wernicke's area, Broca's area, supplementary motor cortex, primary motor cortex 
B) primary auditory cortex, Broca's area, supplementary motor cortex, Wernicke's area, primary motor cortex 
C) primary auditory cortex, Broca's area, Wernicke's area, supplementary motor cortex, primary motor cortex 
D) primary visual area, Wernicke's area, Broca's area, supplementary motor cortex, primary motor cortex 
A) primary auditory cortex, Wernicke's area, Broca's area, supplementary motor cortex, primary motor cortex 
B) primary auditory cortex, Broca's area, supplementary motor cortex, Wernicke's area, primary motor cortex 
C) primary auditory cortex, Broca's area, Wernicke's area, supplementary motor cortex, primary motor cortex 
D) primary visual area, Wernicke's area, Broca's area, supplementary motor cortex, primary motor cortex

Question 16

The neural change responsible for retention or storage of knowledge is known as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The neural change responsible for retention or...

Question 17

Stimulation of the nerve supply to one muscle and simultaneous inhibition of the nerves to its antagonistic muscle is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

reciprocal

Question 18

Which of these statements applies to glial cells

Accepted Answer

A) Astrocytes form myelin sheaths in CNS. 
B) They branch as extensively as neurons do. 
C) Ependymal cells line the internal cavities of the brain and spinal cord. 
D) Oligodendrocytes enhance synapse formation and strengthen synaptic transmission. 
A) Astrocytes form myelin sheaths in CNS. 
B) They branch as extensively as neurons do. 
C) Ependymal cells line the internal cavities of the brain and spinal cord. 
D) Oligodendrocytes enhance synapse formation and strengthen synaptic transmission.

Question 19

Which of the following separates the parietal lobes and frontal lobes

Accepted Answer

A) central sulcus 
B) lateral sulcus 
C) longitudinal fissure 
D) transverse fissure 
A) central sulcus 
B) lateral sulcus 
C) longitudinal fissure 
D) transverse fissure

Question 20

Disorders of the cerebellum are characterized by an intention tremor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A(n) ____________________ is a functional aggregation of neuronal cell bodies.

Which of these functions is NOT associated with the hypothalamus

Match the following structures, labelled a. through f., to their descriptions. -contains cell bodies of interneurons upon which afferent neurons terminate

Compare and contrast the nervous and endocrine systems.

Match the following structures, labelled a. through e., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -Venous blood draining from the brain empties here.

Which of these CNS structures influences autonomic activity

Anterograde amnesia is the inability to recall recent past events.

Match the following structures, labelled a. through f., to their descriptions. -Efferent fibres leave the spinal cord through this structure.

Match the lobes, labelled a. through d., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -located on the sides of the head

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -primarily controls metabolic activities and other activities that require duration rather than speed

Match these brain structures, labelled a. through e., with their associated descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -contains the autonomic nervous system coordinating centre

The white matter in the CNS consists of parts of neurons not covered with myelin.

The cerebrospinal fluid comes into direct contact with the neuronal and glial cells.

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -probably involves relatively permanent functional or structural changes between existing neurons

What is the sequence of activation of brain areas when one responds in writing to a verbal command

The neural change responsible for retention or storage of knowledge is known as the ____________________.

Stimulation of the nerve supply to one muscle and simultaneous inhibition of the nerves to its antagonistic muscle is known as ____________________.

Which of these statements applies to glial cells

Which of the following separates the parietal lobes and frontal lobes

Disorders of the cerebellum are characterized by an intention tremor.

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Exam 3: The Central Nervous System

A(n) ____________________ is a functional aggregation of neuronal cell bodies.

Which of these functions is NOT associated with the hypothalamus

Match the following structures, labelled a. through f., to their descriptions. -contains cell bodies of interneurons upon which afferent neurons terminate

Compare and contrast the nervous and endocrine systems.

Match the following structures, labelled a. through e., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -Venous blood draining from the brain empties here.

Which of these CNS structures influences autonomic activity

Anterograde amnesia is the inability to recall recent past events.

Match the following structures, labelled a. through f., to their descriptions. -Efferent fibres leave the spinal cord through this structure.

Match the lobes, labelled a. through d., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -located on the sides of the head

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -primarily controls metabolic activities and other activities that require duration rather than speed

Match these brain structures, labelled a. through e., with their associated descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -contains the autonomic nervous system coordinating centre

The white matter in the CNS consists of parts of neurons not covered with myelin.

The cerebrospinal fluid comes into direct contact with the neuronal and glial cells.

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -probably involves relatively permanent functional or structural changes between existing neurons

What is the sequence of activation of brain areas when one responds in writing to a verbal command

The neural change responsible for retention or storage of knowledge is known as the ____________________.

Stimulation of the nerve supply to one muscle and simultaneous inhibition of the nerves to its antagonistic muscle is known as ____________________.

Which of these statements applies to glial cells

Which of the following separates the parietal lobes and frontal lobes

Disorders of the cerebellum are characterized by an intention tremor.

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

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