Question 1

The outer layer of the brain is grey matter, but the outer layer of the spinal cord is white matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT accomplished by the cerebral cortex

Accepted Answer

A) voluntary initiation of movement 
B) control of breathing, circulation, and digestion 
C) final sensory perception 
D) language ability 
A) voluntary initiation of movement 
B) control of breathing, circulation, and digestion 
C) final sensory perception 
D) language ability

Question 3

The brain lacks plasticity of functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A(n) ____________________ organ is a muscle or gland carrying out a response.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ organ is a muscle or...

Question 5

____________________ refers to the ability to direct behaviour toward specific goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to the ability to direct...

Question 6

The withdrawal reflex is an example of which of the following reflex categories

Accepted Answer

A) innate reflex 
B) conditioned reflex 
C) polysynaptic reflex 
D) monosynaptic reflex 
A) innate reflex 
B) conditioned reflex 
C) polysynaptic reflex 
D) monosynaptic reflex

Question 7

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions.
-responsible for comprehension and formulation of coherent patterns of speech

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 8

Which glial cells possess phagocytic abilities

Accepted Answer

A) astrocytes 
B) ependymal cells 
C) neurons 
D) microglia 
A) astrocytes 
B) ependymal cells 
C) neurons 
D) microglia

Question 9

The CNS comprises the brain and the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The CNS comprises the brain and the...

Question 10

Match the following structures, labelled a. through c., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-location of cell bodies for afferent neurons

Accepted Answer

A) grey matter of spinal cord 
B) white matter of spinal cord 
C) dorsal root ganglion 
A) grey matter of spinal cord 
B) white matter of spinal cord 
C) dorsal root ganglion

Question 11

Somatotopic mapping can be altered by ____________________ competition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Somatotopic mapping can be altered by ____________________...

Question 12

Language ability is usually associated with which of the following

Accepted Answer

A) right cerebral hemisphere 
B) left cerebral hemisphere 
C) limbic system 
D) prefrontal association cortex 
A) right cerebral hemisphere 
B) left cerebral hemisphere 
C) limbic system 
D) prefrontal association cortex

Question 13

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-sensory tract for pain and temperature

Accepted Answer

A) ventral spinocerebellar 
B) rubrospinal 
C) lateral corticospinal 
D) fasciculus cuneatus 
E) lateral spinothalamic 
A) ventral spinocerebellar 
B) rubrospinal 
C) lateral corticospinal 
D) fasciculus cuneatus 
E) lateral spinothalamic

Question 14

Which of the following is the cause of neural damage following a cerebrovascular accident

Accepted Answer

A) reduced CO₂ and increased glucose delivery to the region of the brain deprived of its blood supply 
B) toxic release of glutamate from damaged brain cells, which overexcites and subsequently destroys surrounding brain cells 
C) a loss of the blood-brain barrier in the affected area of the brain as a result of rupture or occlusion of a cerebral vessel 
D) decreased production of ATP in the absence of oxygen 
A) reduced CO₂ and increased glucose delivery to the region of the brain deprived of its blood supply 
B) toxic release of glutamate from damaged brain cells, which overexcites and subsequently destroys surrounding brain cells 
C) a loss of the blood-brain barrier in the affected area of the brain as a result of rupture or occlusion of a cerebral vessel 
D) decreased production of ATP in the absence of oxygen

Question 15

Which of these components of the nervous system comprises sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions

Accepted Answer

A) autonomic nervous system 
B) central nervous system 
C) somatic nervous system 
D) afferent division 
A) autonomic nervous system 
B) central nervous system 
C) somatic nervous system 
D) afferent division

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a function of astrocytes

Accepted Answer

A) to hold neurons together in proper spatial relationship 
B) to line the internal cavities of the brain and spinal cord 
C) to induce the formation of the blood-brain barrier 
D) to take up excess K⁺ to help maintain proper brain ECF ion concentration 
A) to hold neurons together in proper spatial relationship 
B) to line the internal cavities of the brain and spinal cord 
C) to induce the formation of the blood-brain barrier 
D) to take up excess K⁺ to help maintain proper brain ECF ion concentration

Question 17

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-tract that terminates in the cerebellum

Accepted Answer

A) ventral spinocerebellar 
B) rubrospinal 
C) lateral corticospinal 
D) fasciculus cuneatus 
E) lateral spinothalamic 
A) ventral spinocerebellar 
B) rubrospinal 
C) lateral corticospinal 
D) fasciculus cuneatus 
E) lateral spinothalamic

Question 18

Consciousness refers to subjective awareness of the external world and self.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which component of the reflex arc directly sends an impulse to an organ making a response

Accepted Answer

A) receptor 
B) afferent pathway 
C) integrating centre 
D) efferent pathway 
A) receptor 
B) afferent pathway 
C) integrating centre 
D) efferent pathway

Question 20

The ____________________ consist of several masses of grey matter located deep within the cerebral white matter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ consist of several masses of...

The outer layer of the brain is grey matter, but the outer layer of the spinal cord is white matter.

Which of the following is NOT accomplished by the cerebral cortex

The brain lacks plasticity of functions.

A(n) ____________________ organ is a muscle or gland carrying out a response.

____________________ refers to the ability to direct behaviour toward specific goals.

The withdrawal reflex is an example of which of the following reflex categories

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions. -responsible for comprehension and formulation of coherent patterns of speech

Which glial cells possess phagocytic abilities

The CNS comprises the brain and the ____________________.

Match the following structures, labelled a. through c., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -location of cell bodies for afferent neurons

Somatotopic mapping can be altered by ____________________ competition.

Language ability is usually associated with which of the following

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -sensory tract for pain and temperature

Which of the following is the cause of neural damage following a cerebrovascular accident

Which of these components of the nervous system comprises sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions

Which of the following is NOT a function of astrocytes

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -tract that terminates in the cerebellum

Consciousness refers to subjective awareness of the external world and self.

Which component of the reflex arc directly sends an impulse to an organ making a response

The ____________________ consist of several masses of grey matter located deep within the cerebral white matter.

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Exam 3: The Central Nervous System

The outer layer of the brain is grey matter, but the outer layer of the spinal cord is white matter.

Which of the following is NOT accomplished by the cerebral cortex

The brain lacks plasticity of functions.

A(n) ____________________ organ is a muscle or gland carrying out a response.

____________________ refers to the ability to direct behaviour toward specific goals.

The withdrawal reflex is an example of which of the following reflex categories

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions. -responsible for comprehension and formulation of coherent patterns of speech

Which glial cells possess phagocytic abilities

The CNS comprises the brain and the ____________________.

Match the following structures, labelled a. through c., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -location of cell bodies for afferent neurons

Somatotopic mapping can be altered by ____________________ competition.

Language ability is usually associated with which of the following

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -sensory tract for pain and temperature

Which of the following is the cause of neural damage following a cerebrovascular accident

Which of these components of the nervous system comprises sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions

Which of the following is NOT a function of astrocytes

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -tract that terminates in the cerebellum

Consciousness refers to subjective awareness of the external world and self.

Which component of the reflex arc directly sends an impulse to an organ making a response

The ____________________ consist of several masses of grey matter located deep within the cerebral white matter.

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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