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________ consists of the brain and spinal cord.
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CNS |
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________ contains the nerves and ganglia outside of the CNS.
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PNS |
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The ________ it the subdivision of the efferent division that transmits action potentials from the CNS to skeletal muscle only. |
SOMATIC MOTOR NERVOUS SYSTEM
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The __________ is the subdivision of the efferent division that transmits action potentials to smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, or glands; includes sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. |
AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
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________ is the location of the nucleus and source of information for protein synthesis. A- Dendrite B- Cell body C- Nissl Bodies D- None of the above |
B- CELL BODY
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___________ are areas of rough endoplasmic reticulum concentration in the cell body. A- Dendrite B- Cell body C- Nissl Bodies D- None of the above |
C- NISSL BODIES
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_________ are usually receives information and transmits it to the body. A- Dendrite B- Cell body C- Nissl Bodies D- None of the above |
A- DENDRITE
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_______ are long cell processes from the cell body that conducts actin potentials. A- Axon B- Myelin Sheath C- Collateral Axon D- None of the above |
A- AXON
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_________ is a branch of an axon. A- Axon B- Myelin Sheath C- Collateral Axon D- None of the above |
C- COLLATERAL AXON
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The _________ is the insulating layer of cells around an axon. A- Axon B- Myelin Sheath C- Collateral Axon D- None of the above |
B- MYELIN SHEATH
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_______ form myelin sheaths around axons in the CNS.
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OLIGODENDROCYTES |
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_______ form myelin sheaths around axons in the PNS. |
SCHWANN CELLS |
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endothelium o form a permeability barrier in the CNS between blood and nerve cells. A- Ependymal Cells B- Microglia C- Astrocytes D- None of the above |
C- ASTROCYTES
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______ produce and circulate cerebrospinal fluid in the CNS. A- Ependymal Cells B- Microglia C- Astrocytes D- None of the above |
A- EPENDYMAL CELLS
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________ help remove bacteria and cell debris from the CNS. A- Ependymal Cells B- Microglia C- Astrocytes D- None of the above |
B- MICROGLIA
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Axons are surrounded by the _______ of oligodendrocytes n the ______ or Schwann cells in the _____. |
ACONS ARE SURROUNDED BY THE CELL PROCESSES OF OLIGODENDROCYTES IN THE CNS OR SCHWANN CELLS IN THE PNS. |
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_______ rest in indentations of oligodndrocytes or Schwann cells, whereas _____ have cell processes repeatedly wrapped around them. |
UNMTELINATED AXONS REST IN INDENTATIONS OF OLIGODENDROCTES OR SCHWANN CELLS, WHERES MYELINATED AXONS HAVE CELL PROCESSES REPEATEDLY WRAPPED AROUND THEM. |
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In myelinated axons, gaps inn the myelin sheath called _____ can be seen between the oligodendrocyte segments or between Schwann cells. |
IN MYELINATED AXONS, GAPS IN THE MYELIN SHEATH CALLED NODES OF RANVIER CAN BE SEEN BETWEEN THE OLIGODENDROCYTE SEGMENTS OR BETWEEN SCHWANN CELLS. |
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_______ is the color of groups of neuron cell bodies and their dendrites. A- Cortex B- Gray Matter C- Nucleus D- Ganglion |
B-GRAY MATTER
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______ is the gray matter on the surface of the brain. A- Cortex B- Gray Matter C- Nucleus D- Ganglion |
A- CORTEX
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The _______ is the cluster of gray matter located deep in the brain. A- Cortex B- Gray Matter C- Nucleus D- Ganglion |
C- NUCLEUS
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The _______ s the cluster of neuron cell bodies in the PNS. A- Cortex B- Gray Matter C- Nucleus D- Ganglion |
D- GANGLION
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A _______ is a conduction pathway composed of white mater in the CNS. A- Nerve B- White Matter C- Nerve Tract D- None of the above |
C- NERVE TRACT |
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________ is a bundle of axons and its connective tissue sheath in the PNS.
A- Nerve B- White Matter C- Nerve Tract D- None of the above |
A- NERVE
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The ______ gains its color produced by bundles of axons with their myelin sheaths. A- Nerve B- White Matter C- Nerve Tract D- None of the above |
B- WHITE MATTER
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The outside of the most cell membranes is _____ compared to the inside of the cell membrane.
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THE OUTSIDE OF MOST CELL MEMBRANES IS POSITIVE COMPARED TO THE INSIDE OF THE CELL MEMBRANE.
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This difference across the membrane of an unstimulated cell is called the ______. |
THIS DIFFERENCE ACROSS THE MEMBRANE OF AN UNSTIMULATED CELL IS CALLED THE RESTING MEMBRANE POTENTIAL. |
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There is a higher concentration of _______ outside the cell membrane than inside, and there is a higher concentration of _____ inside the cell membrane than outside. |
THERE IS A HIGHER CONCENTRATION OF SODIUM IONS OUTSIDE THE CELL MEMBRANE THAN INSIDE, AND THERE IS A HIGHER CONCENTRATION OF POSITIVE IONS INSIDE THE CELL MEMBRANE THAN OUTSIDE. |
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This occurs largely because of the ____, which actively transports these ions. |
THIS OCCURS LARGELY BECAUSE OF THE SODIUM-POTASSIUM EXCHANGE PUMP, WHICH ACTIVELY TRASPORTS THES IONS. |
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Sodium and potassium ions also move through _____ formed by proteins that extends across the cell membrane.
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SODIUM AND POTASSIUM IONS ALSO MOVE THROUGH ION CHANNELS FORMED BY PROTEINS THAT EXTENDS ACROSS THE CELL MEMBRANE. |
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In an unstimulated polarized cell, channels for ____ are closed, whereas some of the channels for _____ are open.
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IN AN UNSTIMULATED POLARIZED CELL, CHANNELS FOR SODIUM IONS ARE CLOSED, WHEREAS SOME OF THE CHANNELS FOR POTASSIUM IONS ARE OPEN. |
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Therefore, when a cell is at rest, the membrane is more permeable of ____ than sodium ions.
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THERFORE, WHEN A CELL IS AT REST, THE MEMBRANE IS MORE PERMEABLE OF POTASSIUM IONS THAN SODIUM IONS
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A few potassium ions leak out of the cell, and negatively charged ____ remain in the cell, setting up a net charge difference across the membrane. |
A FEW POTASSIUM IONS LEAK OUT F THE CELL, AND NEGATIVELY CHARGED PROTIENS AND IONS REMAIN IN TE CELL, SETTING UP A CET CHARGE DIFFERENCE ACROSS THE MEMBRANE.
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Because They respond to stimulation, muscle and nerve cells are said to be ______.
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BECAUSE THEY RESPOND TO STIMULATION, MUSCLE AND NERVE CELLS ARE SAID TO BE EXCITABLE. |
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When stimulus is applied to a nerve cell or muscle cell, some sodium in channels open and ____ diffuse quickly into the cell. |
WHEN STIMULUS IS APPLIED TO A NERVE CELL OR MUSCLE CELL, SOME SODIUM IN CHANNELS OPEN AND SODIUM IONS DIFFUSE QUICKL INTO THE CELL.
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This causes the inside of the cell to become more positive, a change called ______.
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THIS CAUSES THE INSIDE OF THE CELLL TO BECOME MORE POSITIVE, A CHARGE CALLED DEPOLARIZATION. |
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This depolarization results in a ______.
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POTENTIAL. |
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If the local potential reaches a ____ value, many more sodium channels open, and the inside of the cell membrane becomes ____ relative to the outside of the membrane.
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IF THE LOCAL POTENTIAL REACHES A THRESHOLD VALUE, MANY MORE SODIUM CHANNELS OPEN, AND THE INSIDE OF THE CELL MEMBRANE BECOMES POSITIVE RELATIVE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE MEMBRANE. |
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As a result, sodium ion channels close and more potassium ion channels open, resulting in ____, a return to the resting membrane potential.
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AS A RESULT SODIUM ION CHANNELS CLOSE AND MORE POTASSIUM ION CANNELS OPEN, RESULTING IN REPOLARIZATION, A RETURN TO THE RESTING MEMBRANE POTENTIAL. |
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The charge reversal and return to its resting level is called an ____. |
THE CHARGE REVERSAL AND RETURN TO ITS RESTING LEVEL IS CALLED AN ACTION POTENTIAL |
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Action potentials occur in an _______ fashion.
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ACTION POTENTIALS OCCUR IN AN ALL-OR-NONE FASHION. |
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In a reflex arc, stimuli are detected by a ______, causing the production of action potentials that a carried to the central nervous system by an _____.
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IN A REFLEX ARC, STIMULI ARE DETECTED BY A SENSORY RECEPTOR, CAUSING THE PRODUCTION OF ACTION POTENTAL THAT ARE CARRIED TO THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM BY AN AFFERANT NEURON. |
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Within the central nervous system, afferent neurons usually synapse with an ____. |
WITHIN THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, AFFERENT NEURONS USUALLY SYNAPSE WTH AN ASSSOCIATON NEURON. |
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These neurons synapse with an ____, which carries action potentials to the _______. |
THESE NEURONS SYNAPSE WITH AN EFFECTOR NEURON, WHICH CARRIES ACTION POTENTIALS TO THE EFFECTOR ORGAN. |
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The ____ is the part of the central nervous system housed within the cranial vault. |
BRAIN
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The _______ is the part of the central nervous system from the foramen magnum to the second lumbar vertebra. |
SPINAL CORD
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The _______ is the part of the central nervous system containing the brainstem, diencephalon, cerebrum and cerebellum. |
BRAIN |
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brainstem regulates heart rate, breathing, swallowing, coughing and sneezing. A- Pryamids B- Pons C- Medulla oblongata D- None of the above |
C- MEDULLA OBLONGATA
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The two prominent enlargements of the medulla descending nerve tracts involved in conscious control of skeletal muscle is the ______? A- Pryamids B- Pons C- Medulla oblongata D- None of the above |
A- PYRAMIDS
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The ___ is the part of the brainstem superior to the medulla oblongata; a bridge between the cerebrum ad cerebellum. A- Pryamids B- Pons C- Medulla oblongata D- None of the above |
B- PONS
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The four mounds in the roof of the midbrain that are involved in hearing and visual reflexes are the _______. A- Substantia Nigra B- Colliculi C- Reticular Formation D- Midbrain |
B- COLLICULI
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The _______ is the smallest and most superior part of the brainstem. A- Substantia Nigra B- Colliculi C- Reticular Formation D- Midbrain |
D- MIDBRAIN
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The __________ is a black mass in the midbrain part of basal nuclei, involved in regulation of general body movement. A- Substantia Nigra B- Colliculi C- Reticular Formation D- Midbrain |
A- SUBSTANTIA NIGRA
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The ________ is a group of nuclei scattered throughout the brainstem that plays a role in arousing and maintaining consciousness; a major component of the reticular activating system. A- Substantia Nigra B- Colliculi C- Reticular Formation D- Midbrain |
C- RETICULAR FORMATION
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The ______ is the largest part of the diencephalon; processes most sensory input from the brainstem. |
THALAMUS
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The ______ is the endocrine gland in the epithalamus that may influence the onset of puberty. A- Mammillary bodies B- Infundibulum C- Pineal Body D- Hypothalamus |
C- PINEAL BODY |
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The ____ is the most posterior portion of the hypothalamus, involved in emotional responses to odors and memory. A- Mammillary bodies B- Infundibulum C- Pineal Body D- Hypothalamus |
A- MAMMILLARY BODIES
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Which of the following is a funnel-shaped stalk that extends from the floor of the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland? A- Mammillary bodies B- Infundibulum C- Pineal Body D- Hypothalamus |
B- INFUNDIBULUM
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Which of the following contain several small nuclei important in maintaining homeostasis; plays a central role in control of temperature, hunger and thirst? A- Mammillary bodies B- Infundibulum C- Pineal Body D- Hypothalamus |
D- HYPOTHALAMUS
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The _________ is capable of "learning" motor skills.
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CEREBULLUM
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The _________ is functionally related nuclei consisting primarily of the corpus striatum and substantia nigra; involved in posture and planning and coordinating motor movements. A- Basal Nuclei B- Limbic System C- Cerebellum D- None of the above |
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The _________ influences emotions, visceral responses to emotions, motivation, and mood. A- Basal Nuclei B- Limbic System C- Cerebellum D- None of the above |
B- LIMBIC SYSTEM
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The ________ includes olfactory cortex and potions of diencephalon and cerebrum; initiates responses necessary for survival, such as hunger and thirst.
A- Basal Nuclei B- Limbic System C- Cerebellum D- None of the above |
B- LIMBIC SYSTEM
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________ functions as a compactor; involved in balance, maintenance of muscle tone, and fine motor movement. A- Basal Nuclei B- Limbic System C- Cerebellum D- None of the above |
C- CEREBELLUM
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The __________ is the gray matter in the spinal cord containing sensory neurons. A- Anterior (ventral) horn B- Posterior (dorsal) horn |
B- POSTERIOR (DORSAL) HORN
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The ___________ contains gray matter I the spinal cord containing motor neurons. A- Anterior (ventral) horn B- Posterior (dorsal) horn |
A- ANTERIOR (VENTRAL) HORN
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The _________ is the part of white matter; ascending or descending axons that are grouped by function; nerve pathway. A- Lateral Horn B- Nerve tract C- Spinal nerve D- None of the above |
NERVE TRACT |
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The __________ is the gray matter in the spinal cord containing sympathetic autonomic neurons. A- Lateral Horn B- Nerve tract C- Spinal nerve D- None of the above |
A- LATERAL HORN
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The _______ is formed by joining of dorsal and central roots. A- Lateral Horn B- Nerve tract C- Spinal nerve D- None of the above |
C- SPINAL NERVE
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The _________ is a afferent nerve process that carry action potentials to the spinal cord. A- Dorsal Root Ganglion B- Ventral Root C- Dorsal Root D- None of the above |
C- DORSAL ROOT
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The ______ is a efferent nerve processes that carry action potentials away for the spinal cord. A- Dorsal Root Ganglion B- Ventral Root C- Dorsal Root D- None of the above |
B- VENTRAL ROOT
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Which of the following are structures containing the cell bodies of afferent neurons? A- Dorsal Root Ganglion B- Ventral Root C- Dorsal Root D- None of the above |
A- DORSAL ROOT GANGLION
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Axons of ______ pass rom either the anterior horn of spinal cord gray matter or cranial nerve nuclei of the brainstem to skeletal muscles. A- Ascending pathways B- Descending pathways C- Lower motor neurons D- Upper motor neurons |
C- LOWER MOTOR NEURONS
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______ are spinothalamic, dorsal column, and spinocereballar pathways. A- Ascending pathways B- Descending pathways C- Lower motor neurons D- Upper motor neurons |
A- ASCENDING PATHWAYS
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_______ are direct (coricospinal) and indirect pathways. A- Ascending pathways B- Descending pathways C- Lower motor neurons D- Upper motor neurons |
B- DESCENDING PATHWAYS
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Axons of _______ pass from cerebral cortex, cerebellum, and brainstem to lower motor neurons. A- Ascending pathways B- Descending pathways C- Lower motor neurons D- Upper motor neurons |
B- DESCENDING PATHWAYS
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The _____ is the most superficial and thickest layer of the meninges. A- Dural Sinus B- Epidural Space C- Dura Mater D- None of the above |
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The ________ are the spaces within the dura mater that collect blood from the small veins of the brain. A- Dural Sinus B- Epidural Space C- Dura Mater D- None of the above |
A- DURAL SINUS
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The _______ is the space that surrounds the dura mater of the spinal cord. A- Dural Sinus B- Epidural Space C- Dura Mater D- None of the above |
B- EPIDURAL SPACE
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The ________ is a thin, wispy middle meningeal layer. A- Subarachnoid Mater B- Pia Mater C- Arachnoid Mater D- None of the above |
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The _____ is a space between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater that is filled with cerebrospinal fluid. A- Subarachnoid Mater B- Pia Mater C- Arachnoid Mater D- None of the above |
A- SUBARACHNOID MATER
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The ______ is the meningeal layer that is very tightly bound to the surface of the brain and spinal cord. A- Subarachnoid Mater B- Pia Mater C- Arachnoid Mater D- None of the above |
B- PIA MATER
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Each cerebral hemisphere contains a relatively large cavity, the _______.
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RLATIVELY LARGE CAVITY, THE LATERA WENTRICLE |
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A smaller midline cavity, the ______, is in the center of the diencephalon between the two halves of the thalamus and is connected by a foramina to the later ventricles. |
A SMALLER MIDLINE CAVITY, THE THIRD VENTRICLE, IS IN THE CENTER OF THE DIENCEPHALON BETWEEN THE TWO HALVES OF THE THALAMUS AND IS CONNECTED BY A FORAMINA TO THE LATER VENTRICLES. |
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The ____ is located at the base of the cerebellum and is connected to the third ventricle by a narrow canal, the _____.
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THE FOURTH VENTRICLE IS LOCATED AT THE BASE OF HE CEREBELLUM AND IS CONNECTED TO THE THIRD VENTRICLE BY A NARROW CANAL, THE CEREBRAL AQUEDUCT.
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The fourth ventricle is continuous with the ____ of the spinal cord.
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THE FOURTH VENTRICLE IS CONTINUOUS WITH THE CENTRAL CANAL OF THE SPINAL CORD.
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Cerebrospinal fluid, which fills the ventricles, central canal, and subarachnoid space, is produced as a blood filtrate by the ______ in the ventricles. |
CEREBROSPINAL FLUID, WHICH FILLS THE VENRICLES, CENTRAL CANAL, AND SUBARACHNOID SPACE, IS PRODUCED AS A BLOOD FILTRATE BY THE CHOROID PLEXUS IN THE VENTRICLES. |
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Cerebrospinal fluid passes from the subarachnoid space into the blood through the _____ in the superior sagittal sinus. |
CEREBRAL FLUID PASSES FROM THE SUBARACHNOID SPACE INTO THE BLOOD THROUGH THE ARACHNOID GRANULATION IN THE SUPERIOR SAGITTAL SINUS. |
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The _______ is the part of the peripheral nervous system with 12 pairs of nerves. A- Afferent B- Cranial C- Spinal D- Efferent |
B- CRANIAL |
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The ______ fibers relay information from the CNS to various parts of the body. A- Afferent B- Cranial C- Spinal D- Efferent |
D- EFFERENT
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The _______ is the part of the peripheral nervous system with 31 pairs of nerves. A- Afferent B- Cranial C- Spinal D- Efferent |
C- SPINAL
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________ fibers that collect information and carry it to the CNS. A- Afferent B- Cranial C- Spinal D- Efferent |
A- AFFERENT
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All the spinal nerves are mixed nerves, containing both sensory and somatic motor fibers. Most of the spinal nerves are organized into three ________, where nerves come together and separate. |
ALL THE SPINAL NERVES E MIXED NERVES, CONTAINING BOTH SENSORY AND SOMATIC MOTOR FIBERS. MOST OF THE SPINAL NERVES ARE ORGANIZED INTO THREE PLEXUSES, WHERE NERVES COME TOGETHER AND SEPARATE. |
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The _______ plexus originates from spinal nerves C1 to C4. |
THE CERVICAL PLEXUS ORIGINATES FROM SPINAL NERVES C1 TO C4 |
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One of the most important branches of the plexus is the ______ nerve, which innervates the diaphragm. |
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BRANCHES OF THE PLEXUS IS THE PHRENIC NERVE, WHICH INNERVATES THE DIAPHRAGM. |
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The ______ plexus originates from nerves C5 to T1, and has five major nerves arising from it: the axillary, _____, ulnar, musculocutaneous, and median nerves. |
THE BRACHIAL PLEXUS ORIGNINATES FROM NERVES C5 TO T1, AND HAS FIVE MAJOR NERVES ARISING FROM IT: THE AXILLARY, RADIAL, ULNAR, MUSCULOCUTANEOUS, AND MEDIAN NERVES. |
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The _____ plexus originates from spinal nerves L1 to S4, and the obturator, ______, tibial, and common fibular nerves exit this plexus. |
THE LUMBOSACRAL PLEXUS ORIGINATES FROM SPINAL NERVES L1 TO S4, AND OBITURATOR, FEMORAL, TIBIAL, AND COMMON FIBULAR NERVES EXIT THE PLEXUS.
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Together, the tibial and common fibular nerves are called the ____ nerve.
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TOGETHER, THE TIBIAL AND COMMON FIBULAR NERVES ARE CALLED THE ISCHIADIC (SCIATIC) NERVES.
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The _____ is the location where neurons synapse with postganglionic neurons. A- Autonomic ganglion B- Preganglionic neuron C- Somatic motor system D- Autonomic system |
A- AUTONOMIC GANGLION
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The _______ contains efferent neurons with single axons extending from the CNS to skeletal muscle. A- Autonomic ganglion B- Preganglionic neuron C- Somatic motor system D- Autonomic system |
C- SOMATIC MOTOR SYSTEM
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The _________ is the first neuron in an autonomic pathway. A- Autonomic ganglion B- Preganglionic neuron C- Somatic motor system D- Autonomic system |
B- PREGANGLIONIC NEURON
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The _______ is the efferent system with two neurons in series extending from the CNS to smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands. A- Autonomic ganglion B- Preganglionic neuron C- Somatic motor system D- Autonomic system |
D- AUTONOMIC SYSTEM
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The part of the nervous system that transmit impulses from the CNS to skeletal muscles is the: A- somatic motor nervous system. B- autonomic nervous system. C- CNS D- Afferent division |
A- SOMATIC MOTOR NERVOUS SYSTEM
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A neuron with many short dendrites and one long axon is a A- multipolar neuron B- bipolar neuron C- unipolar neuron |
A- MULTIPOLAR NEURON
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Neuroglia that help remove bacteria and debris from the CNS are called A- oligodendrocytes B- microglia C- ependymal cells D- astrocytes E- somas |
B- MICROGLIA |
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Myelin sheaths can be formed by A- cell process of oligodendrocytes B- schwann cells C- astrocytes D- ependymal cells E- ganglia |
E- GANGLIA |
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membrane A- there are more potassium ions outside the cell than inside. B- there are more sodium ions inside the cell than outside. C- the cell membrane is more permeable to sodium ions than potassium ions. D- the sodium-potassium exchange pump moves sodium out of the cell. E- all of the above |
D- THE SODIUM-POTASSIUM EXCHANGE PUMP MOVES SODIUM OUT OF THE CELL
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To produce an action potential in a neuron A- depolarization must occur. B- the threshold level of membrane potential must be reached. C- the cell membrane must become permeable to sodium ions. D- all of the above |
D- ALL OF THE ABOVE
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Neurotransmitters are released in a synapse an bind to A- presynaptic terminal. B- the synaptic cleft. C- the base of the axon. D- receptors on the postsynaptic terminal. |
D- RECEPTORS ON THE POSTSYNAPTIC TERMINAL |
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Import centers for control of heart rate, blood vessel diameter, breathing, swallowing and coughing are located in the A- cerebrum B- cerebellum C- medulla oblongata D- basal nuclei |
C- MEDULLA OBLONGATA |
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Our conscious state is maintained by activity generated in the A- cerebellum. B- reticular formation. C- limbic system. D- medulla oblongata. |
B- RETICULAR FORMATION
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The major relay station for action potentials going to and from the cerebral cortex is the A- hypothalamus B- pineal body C- pons D- cerebellum E- thalamus |
E- THALAMUS |
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General sensory input, such as pain, touch, and temperature are carried to the A- primary motor area. B- association areas. C- primary somatic sensory area. D- prefrontal area. |
C- PRIMARY SOMATIC SENSORY AREA
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The main connection between the right and left hemisphere of the cerebrum is the A- basal nuclei B- limbic system C- corpus callosum D- cerebellum |
C- CORPUS CALLOSUM
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All sensory neurons entering the spinal cord A- enter through the dorsal horn. B- have their cell bodies in the dorsal root ganglia. C- are part of a spinal nerve. D- all of the above. |
D- ALL OF THE ABOVE |
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Which of these would be a descending tract in the spinal cord? A- spinothalamic tract B- corticospinal tract C- spinocerebellar tract D- dorsal column. |
B- CORTICOSPINAL TRACT
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The outermost meninges layer is a thick, tough membrane called the A- dura mater. B- arachnoid. C- pia mater. D- subarachnoid layer. |
A- DURA MATER
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There are _____ pairs of cranial nerves and _____ pairs of spinal nerves. A- 12, 24 B- 31, 12 C- 12, 31 D- 10, 12 |
C- 12, 31
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A collection of spinal nerves that join together after leaving the spinal cord is called a A- ganglion. B- nucleus. C- projection nerve. D- plexus |
D- PLEXUS |
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Which of these is expected if the sympathetic nervous system is activated? A- Blood flow to the digestive organs increases. B- Blood flow to the skeletal muscles increases. C- Hear rate decreases. D- Glucose release for the liver decreases. E- Both A and B are correct |
B- BLOOD FLOW TO THE SKELETAL MUSCLES INCREASES. |