Question 1

In which way are the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic system similar?

Accepted Answer

A) Both utilize two neurons per message. 
B) In both,the preganglionic neuron is shorter than the postganglionic neuron. 
C) Both use norepinephrine as their neurotransmitter. 
D) Both arise from the sacral spinal nerves. 
E) Both are associated with the relaxed state (rest-and-digest). 
A) Both utilize two neurons per message. 
B) In both,the preganglionic neuron is shorter than the postganglionic neuron. 
C) Both use norepinephrine as their neurotransmitter. 
D) Both arise from the sacral spinal nerves. 
E) Both are associated with the relaxed state (rest-and-digest).

Question 2

Which of the following are mismatched concerning memory and learning?

Accepted Answer

A) hippocampus and emotionally charged fearful memories 
B) long-term potentiation and memory storage 
C) semantic memory and numbers 
D) episodic memory and persons 
E) prefrontal area and where memories are used 
A) hippocampus and emotionally charged fearful memories 
B) long-term potentiation and memory storage 
C) semantic memory and numbers 
D) episodic memory and persons 
E) prefrontal area and where memories are used

Question 3

When a neurotransmitter is released into the synaptic cleft,the response of the receiving neuron will be toward excitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which conducts an action potential faster and why?

Accepted Answer

A) myelinated fibers,the action potential moves through the myelin which allows it to travel faster 
B) myelinated fibers,the action potential jumps from one node of Ranvier to another 
C) unmyelinated fibers,the absence of myelin allows the action potential to travel faster 
D) unmyelinated fibers,the action potential jumps from one node of Ranvier to another 
E) unmyelinated fibers,the ions can move in and out of the cell faster without the myelin coating 
A) myelinated fibers,the action potential moves through the myelin which allows it to travel faster 
B) myelinated fibers,the action potential jumps from one node of Ranvier to another 
C) unmyelinated fibers,the absence of myelin allows the action potential to travel faster 
D) unmyelinated fibers,the action potential jumps from one node of Ranvier to another 
E) unmyelinated fibers,the ions can move in and out of the cell faster without the myelin coating

Question 5

The two types of nerves in the peripheral nervous system are cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is part of the limbic system?

Accepted Answer

A) spinal cord 
B) primary somatosensory area 
C) amygdala 
D) reticular formation 
E) cerebellum 
A) spinal cord 
B) primary somatosensory area 
C) amygdala 
D) reticular formation 
E) cerebellum

Question 7

The intensity of a message is determined by how many action potentials are generated within a given time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

There are only two types of neurotransmitters: acetylcholine for excitation and norepinephrine for inhibition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following areas is not associated with the frontal lobe?

Accepted Answer

A) primary motor area 
B) primary visual area 
C) premotor area 
D) motor speech (Broca's)area 
E) prefrontal area 
A) primary motor area 
B) primary visual area 
C) premotor area 
D) motor speech (Broca's)area 
E) prefrontal area

Question 10

The primary somatosensory area receives sensory input from

Accepted Answer

A) the sense of touch. 
B) the sense of taste. 
C) the sense of vision. 
D) the sense of hearing. 
E) the sense of smell. 
A) the sense of touch. 
B) the sense of taste. 
C) the sense of vision. 
D) the sense of hearing. 
E) the sense of smell.

Question 11

What type of memory is involved in learning to ride a bike?

Accepted Answer

A) short-term memory 
B) long-term memory 
C) semantic memory 
D) episodic memory 
E) skill memory 
A) short-term memory 
B) long-term memory 
C) semantic memory 
D) episodic memory 
E) skill memory

Question 12

Which of the following is not a part of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) corpus callosum 
B) central canal 
C) cerebrum 
D) cerebellum 
E) pons 
A) corpus callosum 
B) central canal 
C) cerebrum 
D) cerebellum 
E) pons

In which way are the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic system similar?

Which of the following are mismatched concerning memory and learning?

When a neurotransmitter is released into the synaptic cleft,the response of the receiving neuron will be toward excitation.

Which conducts an action potential faster and why?

The two types of nerves in the peripheral nervous system are cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Which of the following is part of the limbic system?

The intensity of a message is determined by how many action potentials are generated within a given time.

There are only two types of neurotransmitters: acetylcholine for excitation and norepinephrine for inhibition.

Which of the following areas is not associated with the frontal lobe?

The primary somatosensory area receives sensory input from

What type of memory is involved in learning to ride a bike?

Which of the following is not a part of the brain?

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Exam 14: Nervous System

In which way are the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic system similar?

Which of the following are mismatched concerning memory and learning?

When a neurotransmitter is released into the synaptic cleft,the response of the receiving neuron will be toward excitation.

Which conducts an action potential faster and why?

The two types of nerves in the peripheral nervous system are cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Which of the following is part of the limbic system?

The intensity of a message is determined by how many action potentials are generated within a given time.

There are only two types of neurotransmitters: acetylcholine for excitation and norepinephrine for inhibition.

Which of the following areas is not associated with the frontal lobe?

The primary somatosensory area receives sensory input from

What type of memory is involved in learning to ride a bike?

Which of the following is not a part of the brain?

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Respiratory System

Urinary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Senses

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

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