Neurons
Which structure of a neuron is considered the most metabolically active region manufacturing proteins for the whole neuron?
a.Dendrites
b. Cell body/soma
c.Axon
B. Cell Body/Soma
True or False: : Notable interruptions in blood flow can cause loss of consciousness, stroke, and even death
True
There are ______ sets of cranial nerves.
12
The deepest grooves in between major sections of the brain are called _______?
a. Fissures
b. Sulci
c. Dendrites
d. Gyri
A. Fissures
The spinal cord can interpret information by using .....
a. Brain cells
b. Spinal Reflexes
c. Blood barrier
b. Spinal Reflexes
a. Multipolar
b. Pseudounipolar
c. Bipolar
A. Multipolar
The function of the ________ nervous system controls how the brain receives sensory information by controlling muscle movements in response. This is done by sending commands from your brain to various parts of the body.
Peripheral
To test the oculomotor cranial nerve you would....
a. Use a tuning fork to hear sound
b. Use a visual field test or eye chart
c. Examine pupil size and shape when light
source changes
d. Sniff a strong scented item such as vanilla
C. Examine pupil size and shape when light source changes
The ___________ is portion of the brainstem links the medulla oblongata to the thalamus and transmits signals between the forebrain and cerebellum.
a. Hypothalamus
b. Pons
c. Medulla
d. Pineal gland
b. Pons
_____________: “Fight or Flight” directs autonomic bodily responses during stress
_____________: “Rest and Digest” Regulates autonomic bodily functions during
rest
a. Sympathetic, Parasympathetic
b. Parasympathetic, Sympathetic
A. Sympathetic, Parasympathetic
Regeneration of damaged tissue is limited only in the ________ if the cell body remains intact.
a. CNS
b. PNS
b.PNS
"involuntary" nervous system innervates cardiac muscle, smooth muscle and glands describes what type of motor nervous system?
Autonomic
The Oculomotor nerve main function is.....
a. Vision
b. Movement of the eye
c. Auditory
d. Movement of the head
B. Movement of the eye
The cerebral cortex is divided into which four major lobes?
Temporal, occipital, parietal, frontal
The Peripheral nervous system consists of the ____________....
a. Brain and Spinal Cord
b. Spinal nerves, cranial nerves, and peripheral nerves
c. None of these are correct
B. Spinal nerves, cranial nerves, and peripheral nerves
_______ constitute for half of the CNS volume helping to support, nourish, and protect the neurons while aiding in homeostasis.
a. Neuroglia
b. Axons
c. Dendrites
A. Neuroglia
The _______ secretes melatonin.
a. Pineal gland
b. Hypothalamus
c. Cerebellum
d. Thalamus
A. Pineal Gland
Which cranial nerve controls body functions specifically related to digestion and heart rate regulation ?
a. Accessory
b.Optic
c.Vagus
d. Olfactory
C. Vagus
Which area of the cerebral cortex controls the execution of voluntary movement?
Motor
Cranial nerve _________ Functions in movement of the head. Carries impulses down neck and
coordinates head and pectoral girdle
movements
a. Trigeminal
b. Optic
c. Hypoglossal
d. Spinal Accessory
The __________ is critically important to the function of neurons to help maintain ionic concentrations inside and outside of the cell. This helps facilitate the ability of neurons to fire off action potentials
Sodium-potassium pump
Motor functions are referred to as “_____________” meaning the signals exit away from the CNS.
A. Afferent
B. Efferent
B. Efferent
Cranial Nerve VIII is responsible for the sense of hearing and equilibrium. It is refered to as the "auditory" nerve
Vestibulocochlear
The __________ of the cerebral cortex controls muscles of the larynx, pharynx, and mouth for production of speech .
a. Primary motor area
b. Primary auditory
c. Brocas Area
d.Visual Area
c. Broca's Area
The four principle plexuses are : _________ , _________, __________, and ___________.
Sacral, Brachial ,Lumbar, Cervical