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Question #1
A neuron conducting an impulse from the CNS to the detrusor muscle of the urinary bladder would be classified as a(n) __________ neuron.
A.   somatic sensory
B.   visceral sensory
C.   autonomic motor
D.   somatic motor
Question #2
The glial cell that defends the body against pathogens is the
A.   ependymal cell.
B.   astrocyte.
C.   oligodendrocyte.
D.   microglial cell.
E.   neurolemmocyte.
Question #3
A depolarization is when the inside of a neuron becomes _______________ the resting membrane potential.
A.   less negative than
B.   closer to
C.   more negative than
Question #4
Saltatory conduction of a nerve impulse occurs only along myelinated axons.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #5
A neuron's membrane contains more potassium leak channels than sodium leak channels.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #6
To measure the resting potential of a neuron, a physiologist would place
A.   one electrode inside the cell and another outside the body.
B.   one electrode inside the cell and another inside another cell.
C.   two electrodes inside the neuron.
D.   one microelectrode inside the neuron and another in the interstitial fluid.
Question #7
Which statement is true regarding the action of an oligodendrocyte?
A.   An oligodendrocyte is responsible for forming part of the blood-brain barrier.
B.   Each oligodendrocyte can form a myelin sheath around many axons simultaneously.
C.   Each oligodendrocyte can wrap only a 1-mm portion of a single axon.
D.   Oligodendrocytes function only within the PNS.
E.   A neurolemmocyte attacks pathogens.
Question #8
Glial cells differ from neurons in that they
A.   are found only in the CNS.
B.   are found only in the PNS.
C.   are larger and capable of meiosis.
D.   are smaller and capable of mitosis.
E.   transmit nerve impulses much more slowly.
Question #9
The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #10
The size of an EPSP is independent of the amount of excitatory neurotransmitter that is released by the presynaptic cell.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #11
A tumor can occur in any tissue within the CNS.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #12
The portion of the nervous system that conducts impulses from the skin, joints, skeletal muscles,and special senses is the ___________ division.
A.   somatic sensory
B.   somatic motor
C.   visceral sensory
D.   autonomic motor
Question #13
Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter frequently used in the autonomic nervous system.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #14
A neuropeptide is a molecule that is synthesized from an amino acid by the removal of a carboxyl group and the addition of another small functional group such as an amine group.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #15
Transmission of nerve impulses along myelinated axons requires more energy than transmission along unmyelinated axons.
A.   True
B.   False

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