Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the basal nuclei causes

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  epilepsy. 
C)  Parkinson's disease. 
D)  depression. 
E)  aphasia. 
A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  epilepsy. 
C)  Parkinson's disease. 
D)  depression. 
E)  aphasia.

Question 3

The arachnoid mater is

Accepted Answer

A)  the innermost meningeal layer. 
B)  a delicate, richly vascularized meningeal layer that is "cobwebby" in appearance. 
C)  a tough, inelastic membrane that covers the central nervous system. 
D)  involved with the formation of cerebrospinal fluid. 
E)  more than one of these answers is correct. 
A)  the innermost meningeal layer. 
B)  a delicate, richly vascularized meningeal layer that is "cobwebby" in appearance. 
C)  a tough, inelastic membrane that covers the central nervous system. 
D)  involved with the formation of cerebrospinal fluid. 
E)  more than one of these answers is correct.

Question 4

The cerebellum

Accepted Answer

A)  is important for the maintenance of balance. 
B)  compares the intentions of the higher motor centers with the performance of the muscles and corrects any deviations from the intended movement. 
C)  plays a role in the planning and initiation of voluntary activity. 
D)  controls eye movement. 
E)  inhibits muscle tone. 
A)  is important for the maintenance of balance. 
B)  compares the intentions of the higher motor centers with the performance of the muscles and corrects any deviations from the intended movement. 
C)  plays a role in the planning and initiation of voluntary activity. 
D)  controls eye movement. 
E)  inhibits muscle tone.

Question 5

Wernicke's area functions mainly for

Accepted Answer

A)  control of limb movements. 
B)  hand-eye coordination. 
C)  language comprehension. 
D)  memory. 
E)  vision. 
A)  control of limb movements. 
B)  hand-eye coordination. 
C)  language comprehension. 
D)  memory. 
E)  vision.

Question 6

The vagus nerve and 31 pairs of spinal nerves are part of the CNS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code:
-Secretes hormones.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The blood-brain-barrier prevents an increase in the concentration of potassium ions in the ECF surrounding brain cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

White matter consists primarily of myelinated nerve fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Complete the sentences using the following answer code.
-form the insulative myelin sheaths around axons in the CNS.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The premotor cortex is important in orienting the body and arms toward a specific target

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the following structures to their descriptions.
-programs complex sequences of movement

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 13

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory using the following answer code:
-site for initial deposition of new information

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Broca's area is located on the cerebral cortex of the ____ lobe.

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal. 
B)  occipital. 
C)  parietal. 
D)  temporal. 
E)  insula. 
A)  frontal. 
B)  occipital. 
C)  parietal. 
D)  temporal. 
E)  insula.

Question 15

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 16

The amount of cortical space in the primary motor cortex devoted to a given body part is proportional to the size of the part.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

MATCHING
Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code:
-Is concerned with the coordination of motor activity initiated by higher brain centers; compares the "intentions" of the higher centers with the "performance" of the muscles, and corrects any "errors."

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 18

Efferent neurons

Accepted Answer

A)  transmit sensory information 
B)  have a motor function. 
C)  transmit messages into the spinal cord. 
D)  none of these answers. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  transmit sensory information 
B)  have a motor function. 
C)  transmit messages into the spinal cord. 
D)  none of these answers. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 19

The ____________________ are protective and nourishing membranes that lie between the central nervous system and its bony covering.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ are protective and nourishing membranes...

Question 20

Compare slow wave and paradoxical sleep.

Accepted Answer

Slow wave sleep shows slow frequency wav

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

A deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the basal nuclei causes

The arachnoid mater is

The cerebellum

Wernicke's area functions mainly for

The vagus nerve and 31 pairs of spinal nerves are part of the CNS.

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code: -Secretes hormones.

The blood-brain-barrier prevents an increase in the concentration of potassium ions in the ECF surrounding brain cells.

White matter consists primarily of myelinated nerve fibers.

Complete the sentences using the following answer code. -form the insulative myelin sheaths around axons in the CNS.

The premotor cortex is important in orienting the body and arms toward a specific target

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -programs complex sequences of movement

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory using the following answer code: -site for initial deposition of new information

Broca's area is located on the cerebral cortex of the ____ lobe.

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

The amount of cortical space in the primary motor cortex devoted to a given body part is proportional to the size of the part.

Efferent neurons

The ____________________ are protective and nourishing membranes that lie between the central nervous system and its bony covering.

Compare slow wave and paradoxical sleep.

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Exam 5: The Central Nervous System

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

A deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the basal nuclei causes

The arachnoid mater is

The cerebellum

Wernicke's area functions mainly for

The vagus nerve and 31 pairs of spinal nerves are part of the CNS.

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code: -Secretes hormones.

The blood-brain-barrier prevents an increase in the concentration of potassium ions in the ECF surrounding brain cells.

White matter consists primarily of myelinated nerve fibers.

Complete the sentences using the following answer code. -form the insulative myelin sheaths around axons in the CNS.

The premotor cortex is important in orienting the body and arms toward a specific target

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -programs complex sequences of movement

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory using the following answer code: -site for initial deposition of new information

Broca's area is located on the cerebral cortex of the ____ lobe.

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

The amount of cortical space in the primary motor cortex devoted to a given body part is proportional to the size of the part.

Efferent neurons

The ____________________ are protective and nourishing membranes that lie between the central nervous system and its bony covering.

Compare slow wave and paradoxical sleep.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

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