Question 1

The cells of the nervous tissue are all neurons,cells that transmit nerve impulses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The structures of the limbic system are linked together because of their position within the cerebrum even though they have a variety of functions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Why is the outside of a neuron positively charged?

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A)  because sodium ions gather around the outside of the cell membrane
B)  because calcium ions gather around the outside of the cell membrane
C)  because potassium ions gather around the inside of the cell membrane
D)  because sodium ions gather around the inside of the cell membrane
E)  because chloride ions gather around the outside of the cell membraneF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The thalamus is on the receiving end for all sensory input except the

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A)  sense of smell.
B)  visual sense.
C)  sense of hearing.
D)  somatosensory information.
E)  memory and emotions.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The postganglionic fiber in the parasympathetic division is long because the ganglia lie near or within the organ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List the two primary structures of the limbic system and indicate their functions.

Accepted Answer

1.amygdala: causes experiences...

Question 7

Which is the largest part of the brain?

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A)  medulla oblongata
B)  midbrain
C)  diencephalon
D)  cerebellum
E)  cerebrumF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

The white matter of the spinal cord surrounds the gray matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not a lobe of the cerebral hemisphere?

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A)  reticular
B)  frontal
C)  parietal
D)  temporal
E)  occipitalF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Place the events in the transmission of an action potential in the correct order.1.An action potential begins in the receiving neuron.2.Neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft.3.An action potential arrives at an axon terminal.4.Calcium ions enter the axon terminal.5.Sodium ions diffuse into the receiving neuron.6.Synaptic vesicles fuse with the plasma membrane.7.Neurotransmitter molecules bind to the membrane of the receiving neuron.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2,6,7,4,3,5
B)  3,5,6,2,7,4,1
C)  3,4,6,2,7,5,1
D)  2,3,6,7,4,5,1
E)  7,6,5,3,4,2,1F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following statements concerning the primary motor area is not true?

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A)  The area that controls the thumb,fingers,and hand is larger than the area controlling the leg.
B)  The primary motor area is located anterior to the central sulcus.
C)  Control of muscles responsible for facial movements take up a large portion of the primary motor area.
D)  Voluntary commands to skeletal muscles begin in the primary motor area.
E)  The primary motor area is in the cerebellum.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

The somatic division of the PNS controls all of the following except the

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A)  skin.
B)  quadriceps muscle.
C)  tendons.
D)  heart muscle.
E)  bicep muscles.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The brain stem contains the midbrain,the pons,and the medulla oblongata.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The entire action potential (depolarization and repolarization) occurs in a matter of

Accepted Answer

A)  milliseconds.
B)  seconds.
C)  minutes.
D)  hours.
E)  days.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory nerves--afferent
B)  motor nerves--efferent
C)  somatic motor nerves--smooth muscle,cardiac muscle,glands
D)  somatic sensory nerves--skin,muscles,joints,special senses
E)  visceral sensory nerves--body organsF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following is a neuromodulator?

Accepted Answer

A)  substance P
B)  GABA
C)  acetylcholine
D)  dopamine
E)  serotoninF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

What is the summing up of the excitatory and inhibitory signals by a neuron called?

Accepted Answer

A)  integration
B)  addition
C)  polarization
D)  depolarization
E)  firingF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

What type of memory does language depend upon?

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term
B)  semantic
C)  episodic
D)  skill
E)  long termF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Where do most of the nerve fibers of the sympathetic division of the autonomic motor pathways arise from?

Accepted Answer

A)  thoracolumbar spinal nerves
B)  cranial nerves
C)  brain stem
D)  cervical nerves
E)  medulla oblongataF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

The limbic system blends ____________ and __________ into a united whole.

Accepted Answer

A)  primitive emotions,higher mental functions
B)  complex emotions,basic mental functions
C)  complex emotions,higher mental functions
D)  primitive emotions,basic mental functions
E)  basic survival skills,higher mental functionsF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Exam 14: Nervous System

The white matter of the spinal cord surrounds the gray matter.

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The cells of the nervous tissue are all neurons,cells that transmit nerve impulses.

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The postganglionic fiber in the parasympathetic division is long because the ganglia lie near or within the organ.

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List the two primary structures of the limbic system and indicate their functions.

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The entire action potential (depolarization and repolarization) occurs in a matter of

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Where do most of the nerve fibers of the sympathetic division of the autonomic motor pathways arise from?

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Which of the following is not a lobe of the cerebral hemisphere?

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Which of the following is a neuromodulator?

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Which of the following statements concerning the primary motor area is not true?

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The brain stem contains the midbrain,the pons,and the medulla oblongata.

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What type of memory does language depend upon?

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What is the summing up of the excitatory and inhibitory signals by a neuron called?

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Which of the following is mismatched?

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The somatic division of the PNS controls all of the following except the

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The thalamus is on the receiving end for all sensory input except the

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The limbic system blends __ and into a united whole.

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The structures of the limbic system are linked together because of their position within the cerebrum even though they have a variety of functions.

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Which is the largest part of the brain?

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Why is the outside of a neuron positively charged?

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Exam 14: Nervous System

The white matter of the spinal cord surrounds the gray matter.

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The cells of the nervous tissue are all neurons,cells that transmit nerve impulses.

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The postganglionic fiber in the parasympathetic division is long because the ganglia lie near or within the organ.

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List the two primary structures of the limbic system and indicate their functions.

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The entire action potential (depolarization and repolarization) occurs in a matter of

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Where do most of the nerve fibers of the sympathetic division of the autonomic motor pathways arise from?

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Which of the following is not a lobe of the cerebral hemisphere?

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Which of the following is a neuromodulator?

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Which of the following statements concerning the primary motor area is not true?

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The brain stem contains the midbrain,the pons,and the medulla oblongata.

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What type of memory does language depend upon?

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What is the summing up of the excitatory and inhibitory signals by a neuron called?

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Which of the following is mismatched?

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The somatic division of the PNS controls all of the following except the

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The thalamus is on the receiving end for all sensory input except the

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The limbic system blends ____________ and __________ into a united whole.

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The structures of the limbic system are linked together because of their position within the cerebrum even though they have a variety of functions.

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Which is the largest part of the brain?

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