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Human Biology, 7/e
Dr. Sylvia S. Mader

Nervous System

True/False

Please answer all questions



1

Schwann cells produce layers of membrane containing myelin, which provides insulation for nerve fibers and plays an important role in nerve regeneration. (p. 247)
A)True
B)False
2

The myelinated white matter of the spinal cord contains ascending and descending nerves tracts that travel in a straight path to the brain; tracts from the right side of the spinal cord travel to the right side of the brain. (p. 249)
A)True
B)False
3

The limbic system is a network that blends higher mental functions and primitive emotions into a cohesive whole. (p. 253)
A)True
B)False
4

Recent studies indicate that the right and left cerebral hemispheres process the same information in an identical manner. (p. 255)
A)True
B)False
5

Following the transmission of a nerve impulse, the neuron has a short refractory period during which it cannot conduct a second impulse. (p. 260)
A)True
B)False
6

Cocaine affects the mood by interfering with the uptake of dopamine from synaptic clefts. (p. 265)
A)True
B)False
7

Heroin works by binding to receptors meant for the body's alkaloids. (p. 265)
A)True
B)False