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The central nervous system is comprised of the ________. |
| | A) | spinal nerves and cranial nerves |
| | B) | meninges and brain |
| | C) | ventricles and spinal cord |
| | D) | brain and spinal cord |
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The nervous system physiology, the resting potential indicates that the charge inside of the neuron is _____ compared to the outside. |
| | A) | positive |
| | B) | negative |
| | C) | neutral |
| | D) | changing |
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In the central nervous system, the brain and spinal cord are protected by three membranes known as the _________ as well as cushioned by cerebrospinal fluid. |
| | A) | meninges |
| | B) | viscera |
| | C) | periosteum |
| | D) | peritoneum |
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Recalling information for a final exam that you learned thoroughly at the beginning of your biology class illustrates what type of memory? |
| | A) | short-term memory |
| | B) | long-term memory |
| | C) | semantic memory |
| | D) | skill memory |
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In comparing the parasympathetic division to the sympathetic division, the parasympathetic division basically serves to _____. |
| | A) | increase heart rate |
| | B) | prepare us for fight or flight |
| | C) | calm us down |
| | D) | conduct signals from the thorax |
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The ________________ nerves carry motor information from the central nervous system to effectors. |
| | A) | peripheral |
| | B) | sympathetic |
| | C) | motor |
| | D) | sensory |
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The _______ is the portion of a neuron that serves to conduct nerve impulses. |
| | A) | dendrite |
| | B) | axon |
| | C) | myelin sheath |
| | D) | sensory receptor |
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The sympathetic division and parasympathetic division are parts of the _______________ nervous system. |
| | A) | visceral sensory |
| | B) | peripheral |
| | C) | central |
| | D) | somatic sensory |
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The action potential is measured in millivolts (mV) and when action potential occurs, the membrane potential ranges from ________. |
| | A) | -90mV to +20mV |
| | B) | +65mV to -40mV |
| | C) | -65mV to +40mV |
| | D) | -30mV to +60mV |
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The _____________ is the time shortly after an action potential has moved on and the sodium gates are unable to open. |
| | A) | refraction period |
| | B) | latent period |
| | C) | action potential period |
| | D) | refractory period |
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Which of the following does not serve as a neurotransmitter? |
| | A) | acetylcholine |
| | B) | GABA |
| | C) | dopamine |
| | D) | insulin |
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The portion of the brain responsible for higher thought processes is the ____. |
| | A) | cerebellum |
| | B) | diencephalon |
| | C) | cerebrum |
| | D) | pons |
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The integrating center within the brain that helps to maintain homeostasis is the _____. |
| | A) | thalamus |
| | B) | hypothalamus |
| | C) | pineal gland |
| | D) | cerebrum |
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The __________ is a portion of the brain involved in filtering extraneous information. |
| | A) | medulla oblongata |
| | B) | reticular activating system |
| | C) | limbic system |
| | D) | hippocampus |
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The cerbellum is a portion of the brain that serves to ____________. |
| | A) | maintain posture and balance |
| | B) | muscle coordination |
| | C) | assist in learning new motor skills |
| | D) | All are functions of the cerebellum. |
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Centers for the following are located in the medulla oblongata: |
| | A) | vomiting, coughing, sneezing, hiccupping, and swallowing |
| | B) | knee-jerk |
| | C) | blinking |
| | D) | visual responses |
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Within the limbic system, the ________ is/are thought to be involved in learning and memory. |
| | A) | pineal gland |
| | B) | cerebrum |
| | C) | corpus callosum |
| | D) | hippocampus and amygdala |
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The peripheral nervous system is comprised of the __________. |
| | A) | cranial nerves and spinal nerves |
| | B) | muscles |
| | C) | skeleton |
| | D) | bones |
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The sympathetic nervous system serves to: |
| | A) | decrease intestinal activity |
| | B) | increase heart rate |
| | C) | dilate the pupils |
| | D) | All of the above. |
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In the central nervous system, ______ acts as a depressant and _____ serves as a powerful stimulant. |
| | A) | cocaine, nicotine |
| | B) | nicotine, alcohol |
| | C) | alcohol, cocaine |
| | D) | cocaine, heroin |
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