Question 1

The ____________________ division of the peripheral nervous system carries information to the CNS.Instructions from the CNS are transmitted via the ____________________ division of the peripheral nervous system to the ____________________ organs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ division of the peripheral nervous...

Question 2

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-alters target cells by release of chemical messengers that interact with specific receptors of the target cells

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

Question 3

Stimulation of the nerve supply to one muscle and simultaneous inhibition of the nerves to its antagonistic muscle is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stimulation of the nerve supply to one...

Question 4

Which neurotransmitter is required for long-term potentiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  glycine 
D)  glutamate

Question 5

Microglia are phagocytic cells delivered by the blood to the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

MATCHING
Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-disorder of this structure is characterized by an intention tremor

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum 
B) hypothalamus 
C) brain stem 
D) basal nuclei 
E) cerebral cortex

Question 7

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code.
-triggers voluntary movement by activating motor neurons

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

Question 8

Which characteristic is relevant to the endocrine system rather than the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It releases chemicals into synaptic clefts. 
B)  Its chemical signals operate at very short distances. 
C)  Its speed of response is very rapid. 
D)  Signalling may target many diverse cells.

Question 9

Describe points of decussation of spinal tracts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe points of decussation of spinal tracts....

Question 10

If neuronal pathways present at birth are not used during sensitive developmental periods,they may be eliminated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which statement regarding CSF production and flow is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  CSF is produced along the spinal cord. 
B)  CSF is produced by meningeal cells. 
C)  CSF enters the meningeal layer through the cerebral aqueduct. 
D)  CSF flows inferiorly along the dorsal subarachnoid space of the spinal cord.

Question 12

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory by using the following answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-limited storage capacity

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The ____________________ cortex,the site for initial cortical processing of somesthetic and proprioceptive input,is located in the ____________________ lobes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ cortex,the site for initial cortical...

Question 14

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-tough,inelastic outer meningeal layer

Accepted Answer

A) arachnoid villi 
B) subarachnoid space 
C) choroid plexuses 
D) dural sinuses 
E) dura mater

Question 15

The occipital lobe is in the anterior region of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

MATCHING
Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-is concerned with the coordination of motor activity initiated by higher brain centres; compares the "intentions" of the higher centres 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

Question 17

What is the purpose of afferent neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  They transmit information to effector organs. 
B)  They have a motor function. 
C)  They transmit messages from receptors to the brain and spinal cord. 
D)  They are found in the cerebrum.

Question 18

How does information travel up the spinal cord to the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  via the ventral root ganglion 
B)  via efferent pathways 
C)  via ascending tracts 
D)  via descending tracts

Question 19

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory by using the following answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-involves transient modifications in function of preexisting synapses

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The central sulcus separates the ____________________ and ____________________ lobes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The central sulcus separates the ____________________ and...

Exam 3: The Central Nervous System

The division of the peripheral nervous system carries information to the CNS.Instructions from the CNS are transmitted via the division of the peripheral nervous system to the organs.

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all) . -alters target cells by release of chemical messengers that interact with specific receptors of the target cells

Stimulation of the nerve supply to one muscle and simultaneous inhibition of the nerves to its antagonistic muscle is known as ____________________.

Which neurotransmitter is required for long-term potentiation?

Microglia are phagocytic cells delivered by the blood to the central nervous system.

MATCHING Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all) . -disorder of this structure is characterized by an intention tremor

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the following answer code. -triggers voluntary movement by activating motor neurons

Which characteristic is relevant to the endocrine system rather than the nervous system?

Describe points of decussation of spinal tracts.

If neuronal pathways present at birth are not used during sensitive developmental periods,they may be eliminated.

Which statement regarding CSF production and flow is correct?

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory by using the following answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all) . -limited storage capacity

The cortex,the site for initial cortical processing of somesthetic and proprioceptive input,is located in the lobes.

Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all) . -tough,inelastic outer meningeal layer

The occipital lobe is in the anterior region of the brain.

What is the purpose of afferent neurons?

How does information travel up the spinal cord to the brain?

Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory by using the following answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all) . -involves transient modifications in function of preexisting synapses

The central sulcus separates the and lobes.