Exam 8: The Nervous System

The part of a reflex arc that detects a stimulus is the ____________________.

The two parts of the brain that regulate breathing are the:

The cerebral hemispheres are connected by the ____________________.

At synapses,nerve impulse transmission is accomplished by means of:

The part of the cerebrum that usually contains the speech areas is the:

The part of the brain that is essential for the formation of memories is the ____________________.

The dorsal root of a spinal nerve contains ____________________ neurons.

Which cranial nerve pair is NOT paired with its correct function?

Which of the following statements are true of the meninges? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

The nerve that supplies the posterior side of the lower limb is the:

Which statement is NOT true of nerve tissue?

The part of peripheral nerve tissue that electrically insulates the neuron is the:

The ____________________ division of the autonomic nervous system permits localized responses within the body.

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system dominates during:

The cranial and spinal nerves form the ____________________ nervous system.

The ____________________ division of the autonomic nervous system has acetylcholine and norepinephrine as its neurotransmitters.

The ____________________ lobes of the cerebrum initiate voluntary movement.

The ____________________ division of the autonomic nervous system constricts the pupils of the eyes.

The part of the brain that regulates swallowing and vomiting is the:

The tracts of the spinal cord that carry impulses away from the brain are the: