Central Nervous System

Question 1

A function of the neuroglia is to ________

Answer 1

Support and protect neurons

Question 2

A neurilemma is formed by________

Answer 2

Schwann cells

Question 3

Neurons that conduct signals to the central nervous System are _________

Answer 3

Sensory neurons

Question 4

When a neuron is positively charged on the outside of the cell membrane and negatively charge on the inside it has ____________

Answer 4

Membrane potential

Question 5

When a neuron is negatively charged on the outside and positively charged on the inside it has__________, which is also known as a _________

Answer 5

Action potential

Nerve impulse

Question 6

Nerve Axon repair in the peripheral nervous system is performed by the_________

Answer 6

Neurilemma

Question 7

The action potential between neurons occurs across the synaptic cleft because of__________

Answer 7

Neurotransmitters

Question 8

The neurotransmitter (chemical) that primarily excites the skeletal muscles is___________

Answer 8

Acetylcholine

Question 9

The part of the brain that interprets sensory data and compares it with past memories and experiences is the____________

Answer 9

Cerebrum

Question 10

The structure that connects the right and left hemispheres of the cerebrum is the __________

Answer 10

Corpus callosum

Question 11

The primary area of the brain that would process the pain/pleasure aspect of massage is the ____________

Answer 11

Parietal lobe 

Question 12

Activities that occur in the cerebrum after sensory signals are received, and before motor responses are sent are called ____________

Answer 12

Integrative functions 

Question 13

Conscious awareness of our environment is related to what structural and functional area of the brain?

Answer 13

Reticular activating system

Question 14

The area of the brain responsible for motor sequencing, posture in relationship to the environment, and processing of spatial relations is the ___________________

Answer 14

Parietal lobe

Question 15

Uncontrolled emotional display may indicate problems with what brain area?


Answer 15

Limbic system

Question 16

Protein synthesis and physical brain changes in the temporal lobes support long-term memory with_________

Answer 16

Engrams 

Question 17

Which drug is a CNS depressant? Cocaine, caffeine, alcohol, or amphetamines? 

Answer 17

Alcohol

Question 18

Which brain area regulates vital life functions, such as the heartbeat, blood pressure and breathing? 

Answer 18

Medulla oblongata 

Question 19

Pleasure states experienced during massage that support mind-body health are processed in what area of the diencephalon? 

Answer 19

Thalamus

Question 20

A massage session that incorporates rocking affects the vestibular system, including the labyrinthine righting reflexes. Which brain area is also stimulated to coordinate appropriate posture? 

Answer 20

Cerebellum 

Question 21

The protective membrane that adheres to the brain is the ___________

Answer 21

Pia mater

Question 22

What is the largest portion of the brain also known as the forebrain? 

Answer 22

Cerebrum

Question 23

Lobe that controls personality and behavior, emotion, and intellectual functions

Answer 23

Frontal

Question 24

Lobe that receives and evaluates sensory information of temperature pressure, touch, taste, and pain

Answer 24

Parietal

Question 25

Lobe responsible for the reception and evaluation of information involved in hearing and smell

Answer 25

Temporal

Question 26

Lobe responsible primarily for control of the voluntary skeletal muscles and activities that involve concentration and planning 

Answer 26

Frontal

Question 27

Which part of the brain regulates and coordinates functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, thirst and hunger?

Answer 27

Hypothalamus

Question 28

Part of the brain that acts as a relay station for all sensory input except smell.

Answer 28

Thalamus

Question 29

Gland in the brain that functions as an internal biological clock that regulates daily and yearly rhythms

Answer 29

Pineal gland

Question 30

Which part of the brain maintains balance and posture, and coordinates normal movements 

Answer 30

Cerebellum

Question 31

What are the three layers of the meninges? Which one adheres directly to the brain and spinal cord?

Answer 31

- Dura Mater - Arachnoid Mater - Pia Mater (directly attached to brain and spinal cord)

Question 32

Which spinal root carries sensory information and which spinal root carries motor information?

Answer 32

Dorsal - sensory Ventral - motor