A and P Review 1

Question 1

The brain and spinal cord form the control center known as the CNS which stands for

Answer 1

Central nervous system

Question 2

Myelin sheaths on the outsides of many axons are contributed by

Answer 2

Schwann cells

Question 3

The cerebral hemispheres are connected by a large white fiber pathway called the

Answer 3

Corpus callosum

Question 4

Transmit sensory signals to the central nervous system from receptors in the body

Answer 4

Afferent neurons; sensory neurons

Question 5

Act as the “helper” cells of the nervous system

Answer 5

Neuroglia

Question 6

Form complex networks within the central nervous system to integrate the information received from afferent neurons and to direct the function of the body through efferent neurons

Answer 6

Interneurons

Question 7

The first part of the small intestine is called the

Answer 7

Duodenum

Question 8

The middle section of the small intestine is called the

Answer 8

Jejunum

Question 9

The last section of the small intestine is called the

Answer 9

Ileum

Question 10

Has little to no digestive function

Answer 10

Large intestine

Question 11

One of the main roles of the large intestine is to reabsorb

Answer 11

Water

Question 12

Insulin is produced by

Answer 12

Beta cells of the pancreas

Question 13

The organ that detoxifies the body by removing toxic substances from the blood is the

Answer 13

Liver

Question 14

The outermost layer of the skin is the

Answer 14

Epidermis

Question 15

The only later of skin that lacks blood vessels

Answer 15

Epidermis