Question 1

The supplemental motor area:

Accepted Answer

A)  lies in the parietal lobe 
B)  plays a role in preparations of complex motor sequences 
C)  is also called the premotor cortex 
D)  directly influence alpha motor neurons in the spinal cord 
E)  if damaged would cause paralysis 
A)  lies in the parietal lobe 
B)  plays a role in preparations of complex motor sequences 
C)  is also called the premotor cortex 
D)  directly influence alpha motor neurons in the spinal cord 
E)  if damaged would cause paralysis

Question 2

Afferent neurons have a long peripheral axon and a short central axon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The brain

Accepted Answer

A)  consists of 90% interneurons and 10% glial cells. 
B)  can perform anaerobic metabolism when oxygen supplies are low. 
C)  normally uses only glucose as a fuel for energy production. 
D)  two of these answers. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  consists of 90% interneurons and 10% glial cells. 
B)  can perform anaerobic metabolism when oxygen supplies are low. 
C)  normally uses only glucose as a fuel for energy production. 
D)  two of these answers. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 4

Which part of the brain controls thirst and urine output, food intake, and body temperature, among other things?

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebral cortex 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  basal nuclei 
D)  thalamus 
E)  pons 
A)  cerebral cortex 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  basal nuclei 
D)  thalamus 
E)  pons

Question 5

____ memories are memories of facts that often result after only one experience, whereas ____ memories involve motor skills gained via repetitive training.

Accepted Answer

A)  declarative, procedural 
B)  procedural, declarative 
C)  short-term, long-term 
D)  long-term, short-term 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  declarative, procedural 
B)  procedural, declarative 
C)  short-term, long-term 
D)  long-term, short-term 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 6

Match the following structures to their descriptions.
-location of cell bodies for afferent neurons

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

A sensory receptor generates action potentials if disturbed by an environmental change or ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A sensory receptor generates action potentials if...

Question 8

Match the following lobes to its descriptions.
-Initially process visual input.

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 9

There are 31 pairs of _________ nerves and 12 pairs of ________ nerves.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are 31 pairs of _________ nerves...

Question 10

Which of the following does not participate in control of skeletal muscle activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic system. 
B)  cerebellum. 
C)  supplementary motor area. 
D)  premotor cortex. 
E)  posterior parietal cortex. 
A)  limbic system. 
B)  cerebellum. 
C)  supplementary motor area. 
D)  premotor cortex. 
E)  posterior parietal cortex.

Question 11

Match the following characteristics to the phases of sleep.
-Frequent shifting

Accepted Answer

A) Slow-wave 
B) Paradoxical 
A) Slow-wave 
B) Paradoxical

Question 12

Somatotopic maps of the cerebral cortex are static through the life of the organism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Parkinson's disease is

Accepted Answer

A)  associated with a deficiency of serotonin. 
B)  treated with L-Dopa 
C)  characterized by a resting tremor. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above. 
A)  associated with a deficiency of serotonin. 
B)  treated with L-Dopa 
C)  characterized by a resting tremor. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above.

Question 14

The subcortical regions of the brain include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  basal nuclei 
B)  thalamus 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  cerebellum 
E)  all of the above are part of the subcortical regions 
A)  basal nuclei 
B)  thalamus 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  cerebellum 
E)  all of the above are part of the subcortical regions

Question 15

The loss of the neurotransmitter ____________________ in the ____________ results in Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

dopamine,

Question 16

The normal sequence of structures activated for signal transmission and response in the body is

Accepted Answer

A)  effector--afferent neuron--interneuron--efferent neuron-receptor. 
B)  effector--efferent neuron--interneuron--afferent neuron-receptor. 
C)  receptor--afferent neuron--interneuron--efferent neuron-effector. 
D)  receptor--efferent neuron--interneuron--afferent neuron-effector. 
A)  effector--afferent neuron--interneuron--efferent neuron-receptor. 
B)  effector--efferent neuron--interneuron--afferent neuron-receptor. 
C)  receptor--afferent neuron--interneuron--efferent neuron-effector. 
D)  receptor--efferent neuron--interneuron--afferent neuron-effector.

Question 17

This condition is characterized by neurofibrillary plaques and tangles:

Accepted Answer

A)  Parkinson's disease 
B)  amnesia 
C)  MS 
D)  CVA 
E)  Alzheimer's disease 
A)  Parkinson's disease 
B)  amnesia 
C)  MS 
D)  CVA 
E)  Alzheimer's disease

Question 18

Short-term memory

Accepted Answer

A)  has a larger storage capacity than long-term memory. 
B)  takes longer to retrieve than long-term memory. 
C)  involves transient modifications in the function of preexisting synapses, such as channel modification. 
D)  two of these answers. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  has a larger storage capacity than long-term memory. 
B)  takes longer to retrieve than long-term memory. 
C)  involves transient modifications in the function of preexisting synapses, such as channel modification. 
D)  two of these answers. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 19

Which type of glial cell is similar in function to white blood cells?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The accompanying figure relates to the diagram of the withdrawal reflex. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-6. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below.
-Action potentials generated in afferent pathway

Accepted Answer

A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4 
E) Step 5
F)Step 6 
A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4 
E) Step 5
F)Step 6

The supplemental motor area:

Afferent neurons have a long peripheral axon and a short central axon.

The brain

Which part of the brain controls thirst and urine output, food intake, and body temperature, among other things?

memories are memories of facts that often result after only one experience, whereas memories involve motor skills gained via repetitive training.

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -location of cell bodies for afferent neurons

A sensory receptor generates action potentials if disturbed by an environmental change or ____________________.

Match the following lobes to its descriptions. -Initially process visual input.

There are 31 pairs of _ nerves and 12 pairs of nerves.

Which of the following does not participate in control of skeletal muscle activity?

Match the following characteristics to the phases of sleep. -Frequent shifting

Somatotopic maps of the cerebral cortex are static through the life of the organism.

Parkinson's disease is

The subcortical regions of the brain include all of the following except:

The loss of the neurotransmitter ________ in the results in Parkinson's disease.

The normal sequence of structures activated for signal transmission and response in the body is

This condition is characterized by neurofibrillary plaques and tangles:

Short-term memory

Which type of glial cell is similar in function to white blood cells?

The accompanying figure relates to the diagram of the withdrawal reflex. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-6. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below. -Action potentials generated in afferent pathway

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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Exam 5: The Central Nervous System

The supplemental motor area:

Afferent neurons have a long peripheral axon and a short central axon.

The brain

Which part of the brain controls thirst and urine output, food intake, and body temperature, among other things?

____ memories are memories of facts that often result after only one experience, whereas ____ memories involve motor skills gained via repetitive training.

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -location of cell bodies for afferent neurons

A sensory receptor generates action potentials if disturbed by an environmental change or ____________________.

Match the following lobes to its descriptions. -Initially process visual input.

There are 31 pairs of _________ nerves and 12 pairs of ________ nerves.

Which of the following does not participate in control of skeletal muscle activity?

Match the following characteristics to the phases of sleep. -Frequent shifting

Somatotopic maps of the cerebral cortex are static through the life of the organism.

Parkinson's disease is

The subcortical regions of the brain include all of the following except:

The loss of the neurotransmitter ____________________ in the ____________ results in Parkinson's disease.

The normal sequence of structures activated for signal transmission and response in the body is

This condition is characterized by neurofibrillary plaques and tangles:

Short-term memory

Which type of glial cell is similar in function to white blood cells?

The accompanying figure relates to the diagram of the withdrawal reflex. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-6. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below. -Action potentials generated in afferent pathway

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

Filters

memories are memories of facts that often result after only one experience, whereas memories involve motor skills gained via repetitive training.

There are 31 pairs of _ nerves and 12 pairs of nerves.

The loss of the neurotransmitter ________ in the results in Parkinson's disease.