Question 1

While driving down the Interstate at rush hour,you get cut off by an 18-wheeler and have to slam on the brakes.In addition to a major case of road rage,you also develop a rapid heart rate and breathing rate.What caused this increase? (Indicate branch of the nervous system and neurotransmitters.)What is happening to your digestion at this point?

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system has been activated.The neurotransmitters epinephrine (adrenaline)and norepinephrine (noradrenalin)are responsible.While this system is active,digestion will be slowed down.

Question 2

Dr.Ling,the famous brain surgeon,removes a portion of the skull during surgery.Which of the meninges does she see first?

Accepted Answer

A)  ventricle
B)  pia mater
C)  dura mater
D)  arachnoid C

Question 3

When you feel a mosquito on your arm,you are consciously aware of it in the ________ in the cerebrum.

Accepted Answer

primary somatosensory area

Question 4

The ________ of the cerebral cortex sends messages to the skeletal muscles in order to control voluntary movement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ of the cerebral cortex sends...

Question 5

The ________ is the branch of the peripheral nervous system that is made up of nerves that carry information to and from the CNS,which results in sensations and voluntary movement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is the branch of the...

Question 6

Which of the following is a specific function of the cerebrospinal fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  thinking
B)  promoting inflammation
C)  bone building
D)  shock absorption

Question 7

Charles is comatose.What part of his brain is not working properly?

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic system
B)  reticular activating system
C)  corpus callosum
D)  amygdala

Question 8

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-This portion of the central nervous system governs bodily activities during restful conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Corpus callosum
B)  Pons
C)  Thalamus
D)  Somatic nervous system
E)  Limbic systemF) HypothalamusG) Parasympathetic nervous systemH) Sympathetic nervous systemI) Reticular activating systemJ) Autonomic nervous system

Question 9

If Georgina takes a drug that increases the effects of norepinephrine,what changes would we see in the basic activities of her body?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Georgina takes a drug that increases...

Question 10

The patient is awake many times during brain surgery.In an operation to remove a brain tumor,Dr.Judson accidentally poked a certain area of the cerebrum,whereupon the patient said: "Why is my arm being tickled?" What area was poked?

Accepted Answer

A)  pons
B)  occipital lobe
C)  primary somatosensory area
D)  medulla

Question 11

Professor Morningstar has developed a terrific new antibiotic to be taken orally in water-based syrup,but it is not working against bacterial meningitis.Based on the information in this chapter,can you suggest a reason? Can you suggest a solution to the problem using the information in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Professor Morningstar has developed a terrific new...

Question 12

If a certain water-soluble,intravenous antibiotic is not succeeding in defeating the germs inside the central nervous system,the ________ may be the cause of the failure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a certain water-soluble,intravenous antibiotic is not...

Question 13

The ________ is responsible for converting information from the short-term to the long-term memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is responsible for converting information...

Question 14

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-This part of the peripheral nervous system carries sensory information from the skin,skeletal muscles,and joints to the central nervous system and may also direct voluntary movements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Corpus callosum
B)  Pons
C)  Thalamus
D)  Somatic nervous system
E)  Limbic systemF) HypothalamusG) Parasympathetic nervous systemH) Sympathetic nervous systemI) Reticular activating systemJ) Autonomic nervous system

Question 15

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-Tissue located within the brain that allows the left- and right-cerebral hemispheres to communicate with one another.

Accepted Answer

A)  Corpus callosum
B)  Pons
C)  Thalamus
D)  Somatic nervous system
E)  Limbic systemF) HypothalamusG) Parasympathetic nervous systemH) Sympathetic nervous systemI) Reticular activating systemJ) Autonomic nervous system

Question 16

The ________ functions as the sensory area for touch,vision,hearing,and olfaction as well as association areas for interpreting sensations,language,thinking,decision making,self-awareness,creativity,and storing memories.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ functions as the sensory area...

Question 17

You are generally not aware of the texture of the cloth of your shirt as it rests on your shoulders,unless someone or something happens to make you think of it.What part of the brain is responsible for filtering out such stimuli?

Accepted Answer

A)  reticular activating center
B)  primary motor area
C)  postcentral gyrus
D)  cerebellum

Question 18

Which brain structure maintains homeostasis and influences blood pressure,heart rate,digestive activity,breathing rate,and other important physiological functions in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus
B)  medulla oblongata
C)  thalamus
D)  cerebellum

Question 19

Which of the following can be defined as a collection of structures involved in emotions and memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  CNS
B)  limbic system
C)  autonomic system
D)  parasympathetic system

Question 20

Which of the following structures connects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain and influences breathing rhythm and blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebrum
B)  pons
C)  medulla oblongata
D)  thalamus

Exam 8: The Nervous System

Dr.Ling,the famous brain surgeon,removes a portion of the skull during surgery.Which of the meninges does she see first?

When you feel a mosquito on your arm,you are consciously aware of it in the ________ in the cerebrum.

The ________ of the cerebral cortex sends messages to the skeletal muscles in order to control voluntary movement.

The ________ is the branch of the peripheral nervous system that is made up of nerves that carry information to and from the CNS,which results in sensations and voluntary movement.

Which of the following is a specific function of the cerebrospinal fluid?

Charles is comatose.What part of his brain is not working properly?

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -This portion of the central nervous system governs bodily activities during restful conditions.

If Georgina takes a drug that increases the effects of norepinephrine,what changes would we see in the basic activities of her body?

The patient is awake many times during brain surgery.In an operation to remove a brain tumor,Dr.Judson accidentally poked a certain area of the cerebrum,whereupon the patient said: "Why is my arm being tickled?" What area was poked?

If a certain water-soluble,intravenous antibiotic is not succeeding in defeating the germs inside the central nervous system,the ________ may be the cause of the failure.

The ________ is responsible for converting information from the short-term to the long-term memory.

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -This part of the peripheral nervous system carries sensory information from the skin,skeletal muscles,and joints to the central nervous system and may also direct voluntary movements.

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -Tissue located within the brain that allows the left- and right-cerebral hemispheres to communicate with one another.

The ________ functions as the sensory area for touch,vision,hearing,and olfaction as well as association areas for interpreting sensations,language,thinking,decision making,self-awareness,creativity,and storing memories.

You are generally not aware of the texture of the cloth of your shirt as it rests on your shoulders,unless someone or something happens to make you think of it.What part of the brain is responsible for filtering out such stimuli?

Which brain structure maintains homeostasis and influences blood pressure,heart rate,digestive activity,breathing rate,and other important physiological functions in the body?

Which of the following can be defined as a collection of structures involved in emotions and memory?

Which of the following structures connects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain and influences breathing rhythm and blood pressure?