1. Intro to the Nervous System

Question 1

What types of neurons are pseudounipolar?

Answer 1

Sensory neurons

Question 2

What types of neurons are bipolar?

Answer 2

Peripheral sensory neurons

Question 3

What types of neurons are multipolar?

Answer 3

Central nervous system neurons

Question 4

Name the 3 meninges

Answer 4

Dura mater
Arachnoid mater
Pia mater

Question 5

What is a ridge on the brain called?

Answer 5

gyrus

Question 6

What is a groove in the brain called?

Answer 6

sulcus

Question 7

Where is cerebrospinal fluid made?

Answer 7

Ventricles

Question 8

Give 3 functions of CSF

Answer 8

Supplies nutrients
Removal of waste products
Protection

Question 9

What is a plexus?

Answer 9

A network of nerves

Question 10

What is a dermatome?

Answer 10

Area of skin supplied by one spinal nerve

Question 11

What is a myotome?

Answer 11

Group of muscles innervated by a single spinal nerve

Question 12

What is the difference between somatic and visceral sensation?

Answer 12

Somatic: aware of it, well localised
Visceral: Imperceptible, may only be able to feel in disease

Question 13

Give 5 effects of the sympathetic nervous system

Answer 13

1. Increase HR and BP
2. Vasodilation
3. Pupil dilation
4. Bronchiole dilation
5. Close sphincters