Chapter 29

Question 1

Governs organs such as the heart, stomach, and intestines

Answer 1

Autonomic nervous system

Question 2

Prepares the body for resting and digesting food

Answer 2

Parasympathetic branch

Question 3

Insulates axons and allows them to send impulses quickly

Answer 3

Myelin sheath

Question 4

The control center for a neuron

Answer 4

Cell body

Question 5

The brain and spinal cord

Answer 5

Central nervous system (CNS)

Question 6

Takes impulses to the cell body

Answer 6

Dendrite

Question 7

Releases neurotransmitters to transmit impulses between neurons

Answer 7

Axon

Question 8

Produces the “ fight or flight” response

Answer 8

Sympathetic branch

Question 9

Consists of the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord

Answer 9

Peripheral nervous system

Question 10

Carries impulses away from the cell body

Answer 10

Synaptic knob

Question 11

T/F the decision making function of the nervous system takes place in the CNS

Answer 11

True

Question 12

T/F

The autonomic nervous system is part of the CNS

Answer 12

False - PNS

Question 13

T/F

Motor neurons carry information from the periphery to the CNS

Answer 13

False- sensory neurons

Question 14

T/F

Another term for sensory neurons is afferent nerves

Answer 14

True

Question 15

T/F

an anox without in Mylan sheath does not conduct a nerve impulse as quickly as myelinated anox

Answer 15

True

Question 16

T/F

Pierre matter is the area and the meninges that contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Answer 16

False- subarachnoid space

Question 17

T/F

The cervical enlargement of the spinal cord contains motor neurons that control muscles of the legs

Answer 17

False- lumbar enlargement

Question 18

T/F

The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain

Answer 18

True

Question 19

T/F

The midbrain includes the Thalamus in the hypothalamus.

Answer 19

False-dyaesthalm

Question 20

T/F

Oculomotor nerves carry visual information to the brain for interpretation.

Answer 20

False- optic

Question 21

T/F

The trigeminal nerves innervate muscles of facial expression.

Answer 21

False-facial nerves

Question 22

T/F

The somatic nervous system consists of nerves that connect the CNS to the skin and skeletal muscle.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

T/F

Ganglia are collections of neuron cell bodies in the CNS.

Answer 23

False- outside the CNS

Question 24

T/F

The efferent nerves transmit impulses from the CNS the peripheral nervous system.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

T/F | The trochlear nerves are tested by asking a patient to smell various substances.

Answer 25

False- olphactry nerves

Question 26

``` Which of the following neuralgia cells engulf and destroy invaders in the nervous system? A. Oligodendrocyte B. Microglia C. Astrocyte D. Neurocyte E. Macroglia ```

Answer 26

B. Microglia

Question 27

``` Which lobe of the cerebrum contains the primary visual areas that interpret what a person sees? A. Temporal B. occipital C. Frontal D. Parietal E. Brainstem ```

Answer 27

B. Occipital

Question 28

``` Which areas of the brain manufacturers cerebrospinal fluid? A. Gyro B. Sulci C. Paravertebral ganglia D. Parasympathetic neurons E. Ventricles ```

Answer 28

E. Ventricles

Question 29

Which of the following is a function of the cerebellum? A. The interpretation of hearing B. The regulation of breathing C. The coordination of fine movements such as writing D. The secretions if hormones. E. The regulation of blood pressure

Answer 29

C. The coordination of fine movements such as writing

Question 30

``` Which of the following ask as an “interpreter” for afferent and efferent neurons? A. Interneuron B. Microglia C. Neurotransmitter D. Myelin E. Oligodendrocyte ```

Answer 30

A. Interneuron

Question 31

``` Which procedure involves the use of a needle to remove cerebrospinal fluid from the subarachnoid space? A. Cerebral angiography B. X-ray C. MRI D. CT scan E. Lumbar puncture ```

Answer 31

E. Lumbar puncture

Question 32

``` Which cranial nerve does not control the eyes or visual functioning? (Roman numerals) A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 E. 6 ```

Answer 32

E. 6

Question 33

———— are the Neuroglia cells that anchor blood vessels to nerves.

Answer 33

Astrocytes

Question 34

The_______ is formed by a tight network of capillaries that protects the delicate tissues of the brain.

Answer 34

Blood brain barrier

Question 35

________ Wrap themselves around some axons forming what is known as myelin sheath.

Answer 35

Schwan cells

Question 36

The type of Neuroglial cell that helps in the creation of them myelin sheath is the________.

Answer 36

Oligodendrocyte

Question 37

Neuron cell membrane are polarized; the term for this is________

Answer 37

Grey matter

Question 38

Chemicals called __________ Are released from the synaptic knob.

Answer 38

Neurotransmitters

Question 39

Unmyelinated axons of the CNS are referred to as___________

Answer 39

Brain matter

Question 40

The ______ tracts of the spinal cord carry sensory information to the brain.

Answer 40

Ascending

Question 41

A predictable, automatic response to stimulus is called a _________.

Answer 41

Reflex

Question 42

The cerebrum is spilt into sections called ________.

Answer 42

Hemispheres / lobes

Question 43

The ______ consists of the midbrain, the pons, and the medulla oblongata

Answer 43

Brain stem

Question 44

The area of skin innervated by a single spinal nerve is called a(n)___________.

Answer 44

Dermatome

Question 45

The _______ is the outer most layer of the cerebrum.

Answer 45

Cerebral cortex

Question 46

_____________ Refers to the loss of feeling in the extremities associate with neurological disorders

Answer 46

Parasthesia

Question 47

A(n) __________ is an x-ray of the blood vessels of the brain after an infusion of contrast media.

Answer 47

Cerebral angiography