1 What are the three specific functions of the nervous system?A) sensory input, integration, peripheral interpretation B) sensory input, integration, peripheral involuntary input C) integration, sensory input, motor output D) motor output, peripheral interpretation, voluntary input 2 The central nervous system (CNS) includes the:A) brain and cranial nerves. B) brain and spinal cord. C) cranial and spinal nerves. D) spinal cord and spinal nerves. 3 The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes theA) brain and cranial nerves. B) brain and spinal cord. C) cranial and spinal nerves. D) spinal cord and spinal nerves. 4 The afferent division of the nervous system functions in:A) integrative activities B) motor output C) sensory input D) integrative functions, motor control and sensory input 5 Identify the three basic parts of a neuron.A) Axon, cell body and dendrite B) Axon, dendrite and myelin C) Cell body, dendrite and myelin D) Cell body, dendrite and neuroglia 6 A neuron that transmits nerve impulses from the central nervous system to muscles, glands and other organs is a(n) ______ neuron.A) interneuron B) motor neuron C) sensory neuron D) unipolar neuron 7 Neurons that transmit nerve impulses from receptors to the central nervous system are _____ neurons.A) interneuron B) motor neuron C) sensory neuron D) unipolar neuron 8 The nucleus of a neuron is associated with the _______ of the neuron.A) axon B) cell body C) dendrite D) myelin sheath 9 The gaps in between the myelin sheath are called:A) axon B) cell body C) dendrite D) node of Ranvier 10 A bundle of axons in the central nervous system is a:A) cell body B) nerve C) neuroglia D) tract 11 A bundle of axons in the peripheral nervous system is a:A) cell body B) nerve C) neuroglia D) tract 12 Chemical messengers that allow neurons to communicate with other cells are called:A) axons B) myelin C) neurotransmitters D) neuroglia 13 What are the cells that support and nourish neurons?A) dendrites B) axons C) neurotransmitters D) neuroglia 14 The myelin sheath around axons in the CNS is formed by ______.A) Schwann cells B) neurons C) oligodendrocytes D) none of the above 15 Identify a classification of neurons by structure.A) Interneuron B) Motor neuron C) Unipolar neuron D) Sensory neuron 16 Identify a neuron(s) that have a multipolar structure.A) sensory B) motor C) interneuron D) Both B and C are correct 17 Which of the following is NOT true of the resting potential of a neuron?A) The membrane is polarized. B) The outside is positively charged. C) The inside has an abundance of sodium ions. D) The inside is negatively charged. 18 What mechanism helps keep the neuron membrane at its resting potential?A) passive diffusion of ions B) active transport sodium-potassium pump C) filtration of ions D) pinocytosis of ions from one side to another 19 A stimulus will begin an action potential byA) opening sodium channels into the axon. B) opening potassium channels into the axon. C) closing sodium channels into the axon. D) closing potassium channels into the axon. 20 The process of moving sodium ions into the axon to make the inside positive is calledA) polarization. B) depolarization. C) repolarization. D) hyperpolarization. 21 The return of the neuron cell membrane to resting potential is calledA) synaptic transmission. B) polarization. C) depolarization. D) repolarization. 22 Nerve signal transmission over myelinated axons is calledA) saltatory conduction. B) point to point conduction. C) synaptic transmission. D) dendritic conduction. 23 Which of the following accounts for the movement of neurotransmitters across a synaptic cleft?A) active transport B) endocytosis C) osmosis D) diffusion 24 What ion is necessary to cause the release of neurotransmitters from the synaptic vesicles?A) sodium B) calcium C) potassium D) magnesium 25 The protective membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord are called:A) cerebrospinal fluid B) choroid plexus C) meninges D) tracts 26 Identify the layers of the meninges in order from deepest to most superficial.A) arachnoid mater, dura mater and pia mater B) dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater C) pia mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater D) pia mater, dura mater and arachnoid mater 27 Cerebrospinal fluid is found in which of the following areas?A) brain ventricles B) subarachnoid spaces of the brain and spinal cord C) central canal of the cord D) It is found in all of these areas. 28 Cerebrospinal fluid is located between the _____ and the _____.A) skull: dura mater B) dura mater: arachnoid mater C) arachnoid mater; pia mater D) pia mater: brain 29 The spinal cord begins outside the ________ and ends at the ________.A) ventricles; sacrum B) foramen magnum; 1st lumbar vertebra C) foramen magnum; 4th lumbar vertebra D) ventricles; 12th thoracic vertebra 30 Describe the structure of the spinal cord.A) gray matter outside white matter with a ventral motor root B) gray matter outside white matter with a dorsal motor root C) gray matter inside white matter with a dorsal sensory root D) gray matter inside white matter with a ventral sensory root 31 The ventral root of the spinal cord contains _____ fibers and the dorsal root of the spinal cord contains _____ fibers.A) sensory: motor B) motor: sensory C) sensory and motor: sensory D) sensory: sensory and motor 32 The white matter of the spinal cordA) contains ascending and descending informational tracts. B) contains cell bodies of motor neurons. C) contains reflex centers. D) Both A and C are correct. 33 The electrical activity of the brain is recorded in the form of a(n):A) electrocardiogram B) electroencephalogram C) myeleogram D) neurogram 34 Identify the four major regions of the adult brain.A) brain stem, cerebrum, cerebellum and spinal cord B) brain stem, cerebellum meninges and spinal cord C) brain stem, diencephalon, cerebrum and cerebellum D) diencephalon, cerebrum, cerebellum and spinal cord 35 The cerebral hemispheres are separated by theA) corpus callosum. B) longitudinal fissure. C) brain stem. D) ventricles. 36 Identify the bridge of white matter that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres.A) corpus callosum. B) longitudinal fissure. C) brain stem. D) ventricles. 37 Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the cerebrum?A) frontal B) parietal C) occipital D) cerebellar 38 A ridge or bump of the cerebral cortex is called aA) fissure. B) gyrus. C) sulcus. D) insula. 39 The primary motor area of the cerebrum is located in the _______ lobe.A) frontal B) occipital C) parietal D) temporal 40 The primary motor area is where commands to _____ begin.A) cardiac muscle B) skeletal muscles C) smooth muscle D) skin 41 The primary somatosensory area is located in the front of the _____ lobe.A) frontal B) temporal C) parietal D) occipital 42 The primary visual area of the cerebrum is located in the _______ lobe.A) frontal B) occipital C) parietal D) temporal 43 The primary taste area is in the __________.A) insula. B) occipital lobe. C) frontal lobe. D) temporal lobe. 44 Places on the cerebral cortex where integration occurs areA) somatosensory areas. B) association areas. C) motor areas. D) none of the above. 45 What cerebral area is important for muscular control of speech?A) Broca's area B) Wernicke's area C) prefrontal area D) insula 46 Masses of gray matter deep in the cerebrum that help integrate motor commands are theA) limbic areas. B) ventricles. C) basal nuclei. D) All of the above. 47 Parkinson disease is caused by the destruction of the basal nuclei cells which produce which chemical?A) acetylcholine B) norepinephrine C) epinephrine D) dopamine 48 The limbic system is involved inA) emotions. B) memory. C) learning. D) all of the above 49 The hypothalamus is part of the:A) thalamus B) brain stem C) diencephalon D) medulla oblongata 50 Identify the function of the thalamus.A) sensory relay center. B) regulate body temperature C) links the nervous and endocrine systems. D) all of the above 51 Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus?A) regulates thirst B) regulates the body's daily rhythms C) regulates water balance D) regulates hunger 52 Which of the following brain regions is responsible for muscle coordination and tone?A) cerebrum B) cerebellum C) thalamus D) medulla oblongata 53 Which of the following is NOT a component of the brainstem?A) diencephalon B) pons C) medulla oblongata D) midbrain 54 Vital centers for regulating heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure are located in theA) cerebrum B) cerebellum C) thalamus D) medulla oblongata 55 Which of the following is NOT a function of the reticular formation?A) keeps one mentally alert B) helps get one awake from sleep C) processes sensory information D) relates emotions to sensory input 56 The somatic nervous system does NOT serveA) internal organs. B) skin. C) skeletal muscles. D) joints and tendons. 57 Which of the following cranial nerves is NOT a sensory nerve?A) vestibulocochlear B) glossopharyngeal C) optic D) olfactory 58 Identify the cranial nerve that serves the muscles of the face for facial expression.A) Trigeminal B) Abducens C) Facial D) Oculomotor 59 Identify the cranial nerve that has branches to serve internal organs.A) trochear B) trigeminal C) vagus D) hypoglossal 60 Which of the following cranial nerves does NOT help control eye movement?A) optic B) oculomotor C) abducens D) trochlear 61 Which cranial nerve controls muscles for chewing and carries sensory input from the face?A) facial B) trigeminal C) trochlear D) hypoglossal 62 Identify the cranial nerve that carries sensory information from the inner ear for balance and hearing.A) trochlear B) trigeminal C) vestibulocochlear D) vagus 63 There are ____ cranial nerves and ___ spinal nerves.A) 12 pairs; 12 pairs B) 12 pairs; 31 pairs C) 31 pairs; 12 pairs D) 31 pairs; 15 pairs 64 Which spinal nerve region and the number of nerve pairs is NOT correct?A) lumbar - 5 pairs B) cervical - 7 pairs C) thoracic - 12 pairs D) sacral - 5 pairs 65 Which spinal nerve branch is NOT correctly matched with the area it serves?A) phrenic nerve - abdominal muscles B) radial nerve - posterior arm muscles and skin C) femoral nerve - anterior thigh and leg muscles and skin D) sciatic nerve - posterior thigh and leg muscles and skin 66 An autonomic involuntary response to a change is a(an)A) homeostatic imbalance. B) effector. C) stimulus. D) reflex. 67 Which sequence of a reflex arc is correct?A) receptor - sensory neuron - interneuron in the CNS - motor neuron - effector B) effector - sensory neuron - motor neuron - interneuron in the CNS - receptor C) receptor - effector - interneuron in the CNS - sensory neuron - motor neuron D) sensory neuron - interneuron in the CNS - receptor - motor neuron - effector 68 Which of the following does NOT describe the autonomic nervous system?A) usually functions in an involuntary manner B) innervates all internal organs C) utilizes one motor neuron and one ganglion D) has two antagonistic divisions 69 Which of the following is NOT related to the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?A) fight of flight response B) thoracic and lumbar fibers C) longer postganglionic fiber that preganglionic fiber D) regulates digestive activities 70 Which of the following is a response of the parasympathetic nervous system?A) increased heart rate B) increased sweating C) increased salivary gland secretion D) dilates bronchi 71 Which of the following is NOT true of the parasympathetic nervous system?A) long preganglionic neuron and short postganglionic neuron B) comes from cranial regions and sacral area of the cord C) neurotransmitters acetylcholine and norepinephrine D) rest and digest division 72 Which of the following is NOT an aging effect on the nervous system?A) neurotransmitter production decreases B) neurological disorders increase C) brains lose neurons D) mental activities increase.