Bio 2050 - Anatomy and Physiology » Fall 2021 » Lecture Quiz 5 The Nervous System and the Neuron

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Question #1
Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disorder in which myelin sheaths in the CNS are destroyed. Which of the following neuroglial cells is being damaged in multiple sclerosis?
A.   oligodendrocyte
B.   ependymal cell
C.   astrocyte
D.   microglial cell
Question #2
The function of a nervous tissue is to generate nerve impulse and transmits electrical signal in the form of action potential.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
The cross-sectional view of the spinal cord reveals white matter on the;
A.   inside, gray matter on the outside, and a dorsal sensory root
B.   outside, gray matter on the inside, and a ventral motor root
C.    inside, gray matter on the outside, and a dorsal motor root
D.   outside, gray matter on the inside, and a ventral sensory root
Question #4
Muscles and glands that are capable of producing a response when stimulated by motor neurons are called;
A.   receptors
B.   neuromodulators
C.   neurotransmitters
D.   effectors
Question #5
Cell bodies of the peripheral nervous system are located in;
A.   nucleus
B.   ganglia
C.   medulla
D.   grey mater
Question #6
A neuron that conducts pain sensations to the central nervous system would be classified as a(n);
A.   afferent neuron
B.   motor neuron
C.   association neuron
D.   efferent neuron
Question #7
The motor neurons responsible for making a fist are;
A.   interneurons
B.   multipolar motor neurons
C.   sensory neurons
D.   pseudo-unipolar sensory neuron
Question #8
The peripheral nervous system includes the;
A.   astrocytes and monocytes
B.   brain and neurons
C.   cranial nerves and spinal nerves
D.   spinal cord and tracts
Question #9
The central nervous system includes the;
A.   brain and spinal cord
B.   nuclei and ganglia
C.   cranial nerves and effectors
D.   plexuses and spinal nerves
Question #10
The first part of the axon is the trigger area (initial segment), where the action potential begins.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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