Question 1

_________ produce myelin in the peripheral nervous system,while _______ produce myelin in the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dendrites;axons
B)  Nodes of Ranvier;dendrites
C)  Axons;oligodendrocytes
D)  Schwann cells;oligodendrocytes

Question 2

Much of the thought that occurs in the thinking portion of the brain occurs in the gray outer layer called the ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Much of the thought that occurs in...

Question 3

The ___________ is a cable of neurons arising from the base of the brain stem,extending downward through the vertebral column.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ___________ is a cable of neurons...

Question 4

The interaction of excitatory and inhibitory effects at the cell body of a neuron is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomic control
B)  integration
C)  sensory control
D)  interpretation

Question 5

The drug PCP (angel dust)elicits its actions by blocking the elimination of biogenic amines from the synapse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Prozac,and drugs like it,promote the reabsorption of serotonin by the presynaptic cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter which forms an excitatory synapse in ____ muscle and an inhibitory synapse in _____ muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  smooth;skeletal
B)  skeletal;cardiac
C)  cardiac;skeletal
D)  skeletal;smooth

Question 8

The ____________ is responsible for deep-seated emotions,including sex,hunger,thirst,pain,anger,and pleasure.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus
B)  limbic system
C)  pituitary gland
D)  cerebellum

Question 9

A number of trends have been identified that have become progressively more pronounced as nervous systems evolved greater complexity.From the list below,choose the item that is not one of these trends.

Accepted Answer

A)  More sophisticated sensory systems
B)  Differentiation of sensory and motor nerves
C)  Elaboration of the brain
D)  All of these are among the major evolutionary trends.

Question 10

A nerve impulse is initiated when:

Accepted Answer

A)  a reversal in the polarized state of the cell causes it to reach action potential
B)  physical disruption of the cell membrane causes some of its contents,including ions,to leak out
C)  the Schwann cells move into their new position
D)  voltage-gated channels close

Question 11

One hypothesis as to the cause of Alzheimer Disease maintains that an abnormal form of an internal protein forms _______________ which interfere with the normal function of the neuron.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One hypothesis as to the cause of...

Question 12

______________ nerves carry impulses away from the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensory
B)  Motor
C)  Afferent
D)  Involuntary

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A nerve impulse is initiated when:

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______________ nerves carry impulses away from the central nervous system.

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The ____________ is responsible for deep-seated emotions,including sex,hunger,thirst,pain,anger,and pleasure.

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One hypothesis as to the cause of Alzheimer Disease maintains that an abnormal form of an internal protein forms _______________ which interfere with the normal function of the neuron.

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A number of trends have been identified that have become progressively more pronounced as nervous systems evolved greater complexity.From the list below,choose the item that is not one of these trends.

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The interaction of excitatory and inhibitory effects at the cell body of a neuron is known as:

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Prozac,and drugs like it,promote the reabsorption of serotonin by the presynaptic cell.

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The ___________ is a cable of neurons arising from the base of the brain stem,extending downward through the vertebral column.

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The drug PCP (angel dust)elicits its actions by blocking the elimination of biogenic amines from the synapse.

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Much of the thought that occurs in the thinking portion of the brain occurs in the gray outer layer called the ______________.

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___ produce myelin in the peripheral nervous system,while _ produce myelin in the central nervous system.

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Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter which forms an excitatory synapse in muscle and an inhibitory synapse in _ muscle.

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Exam 28: The Nervous System

A nerve impulse is initiated when:

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______________ nerves carry impulses away from the central nervous system.

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The ____________ is responsible for deep-seated emotions,including sex,hunger,thirst,pain,anger,and pleasure.

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One hypothesis as to the cause of Alzheimer Disease maintains that an abnormal form of an internal protein forms _______________ which interfere with the normal function of the neuron.

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A number of trends have been identified that have become progressively more pronounced as nervous systems evolved greater complexity.From the list below,choose the item that is not one of these trends.

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The interaction of excitatory and inhibitory effects at the cell body of a neuron is known as:

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Prozac,and drugs like it,promote the reabsorption of serotonin by the presynaptic cell.

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The ___________ is a cable of neurons arising from the base of the brain stem,extending downward through the vertebral column.

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The drug PCP (angel dust)elicits its actions by blocking the elimination of biogenic amines from the synapse.

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Much of the thought that occurs in the thinking portion of the brain occurs in the gray outer layer called the ______________.

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_________ produce myelin in the peripheral nervous system,while _______ produce myelin in the central nervous system.

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Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter which forms an excitatory synapse in ____ muscle and an inhibitory synapse in _____ muscle.

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___ produce myelin in the peripheral nervous system,while _ produce myelin in the central nervous system.

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Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter which forms an excitatory synapse in muscle and an inhibitory synapse in _ muscle.

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