Chapters 8, 10 Flashcards

(30 cards)

1
Q

All neural tissue outside of the brain & spinal cord make up which nervous system

A

Peripheral

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2
Q

Information is carried to the CNS by the ____ division, & motor command are carried to the muscles & Gladstone via the ___ division

A

Afferent, Efferent

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3
Q

____ increases the speed at which action potential travels along the axon of an oligodendrocyte

A

Myelin

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4
Q

Which of the following is an example of a demyelination disorder

A

Heavy metal poisoning, Guillain-Barre syndrome, multiple sclerosis

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5
Q

What is a shift of membrane potential toward 0 mv called? An example is is the entry of sodium into the cell

A

Depolarization

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6
Q

____ is when a cell membrane cannot respond normally to further stimulation

A

Repolarization

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7
Q

Synapses that release norepinephrine are called

A

Adrenergic

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8
Q

The three layers of specialized membranes
surrounding the brain and spinal cord are
the

A

Meninges

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9
Q

Which region of the brain controls conscious
thoughts, sensations, memory storage, and
complex movements?

A

Cerebrum

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10
Q

The hypothalamus is connected to what gland,

which is the primary link between the nervous and endocrine systems?

A

Pituitary

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11
Q

Which region of the brain is responsible for
control of autonomic functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestive
activities?

A

Medulla oblongota

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12
Q

Which of the following is caused by an imbalance in the amount of CSF fluid produced and the rate at which it is
absorbed?

A

Hydrocephalus

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13
Q

The ____ division of the autonomic nervous system stimulates tissue metabolism, increases
alertness, and prepares the body to deal with
emergencies.

A

Sympathetic

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14
Q

The stimulation of Beta 1 receptors causes which of the following?

A

An increase in cardiac contractility, an increase in heart rate, an increase in cardiac
conduction

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15
Q

The parasympathetic nervous system has nicotinic and ____ receptors.

A

Muscarinic

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16
Q

What are the chemical messengers of the endocrine system called?

17
Q

The ____ provides the highest level of endocrine control by acting as an important link between the nervous and endocrine
systems.

18
Q

The hormones released by the ____ control other endocrine glands.

A

Anterior pituitary gland

19
Q

Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are produced by which gland?

A

Posterior pituitary gland

20
Q

What is the primary function of the antidiuretic hormone?

A

To decrease the amount of water lost in urine

21
Q

The hormone that stimulates smooth muscle contractions during labor and delivery is

22
Q

What disease occurs when the kidneys cannot respond to ADH or there is an inadequate release of ADH intonthe body?

A

Diabetes insipidus

23
Q

Which corticosteroid affects electrolyte composition of body fluids?

24
Q

Which of the following affects glucose metabolism?

25
Epinephrine is produced by which gland?
Adrenal medulla
26
The endocrine cells of which organ produce glucagon and insulin?
Pancreas
27
The alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans produce which hormone?
Glucagon
28
Which hormone is released by the kidney to stimulate the production of red blood cells by bone marrow?
Erythropoietin
29
In a(n) ____ effect, one hormone must be present for another ot work.
Permissive
30
A(n) ____ effect can result in two hormones having a net effect greater than the sum of their individual effects.
Synergistic