Kinesiology, 10/e

Nancy Hamilton, University of Northern Iowa
Kathryn Luttgens, Northeastern University

The Neuromuscular Basis of Human Motion

True-False Quiz

Please answer the following questions


1	The majors divisions of the nervous system are: the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system, and the autonomic nervous system.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	The cell body of a spinal afferent, or sensory neuron, unlike that of a motor neuron, is situated in a dorsal root ganglion just outside the spinal cord.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	Another name for a connector neuron is "internuncial neuron."
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	Motor nerves that innervate skeletal muscle fibers are referred to as the beta motor system.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	Neurotransmitters released from several neurons simultaneously may have an additive or inhibitory effect.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	If stimuli are discharged at a low frequency, the fibers will have insufficient time to relax and the result is maximal contraction.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	Proprioceptors are located in the muscles, tendons, and joints.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	The muscle spindle detects muscle tension and active contraction.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	Approximately two-thirds of the fibers in the peripheral nerve are gamma fibers.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	The labyrinths detect orientation and movements only in the head.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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