CHAPTER 1

Question 1

These are the primary processors of neural signals

Answer 1

Neurons

Question 2

It supports the electrical and chemical functions of neurons

Answer 2

Neuroglia

Question 3

Provides for the supply of blood to brain tissue

Answer 3

Vascular endothelium

Question 4

Functional units of CNS

Answer 4

Neurons

Question 5

The distinction of Neurons from most other somatic cells

Answer 5

a) rich diversity in morphology
b) bioelectrical properties
c) neurotransmitters for intercellular communication

Question 6

It is in the input zone that contains cell organelles

Answer 6

Cell body

Question 7

Protoplasmic extension in the input zone that receives signals/inputs from other neurons

Answer 7

Dendrites

Question 8

Spines are found at

Answer 8

Dendrites

Question 9

It is the determination of synapse that extends with the dendrites for greater surface area

Answer 9

Spines

Question 10

It is a type of dendrite that has an inhibitory effect

Answer 10

Smooth Dendrites

Question 11

It is a pyramid-shaped neuron that has an apical dendrite and found in the cerebral cortex

Answer 11

Pyramidal Neuron

Question 12

Dendrites that grow out without directions

Answer 12

Multipolar

Question 13

It generates electric signals called action potential

Answer 13

Axon

Question 14

It allows transfer of signals from one neuron to another

Answer 14

Synapses

Question 15

It is composed of the input zone and output zone

Answer 15

Gray matter

Question 16

Composed of the conducting zone

Answer 16

White Matter

Question 17

Projection neuron

Answer 17

Cortical Pyramidal cell

Question 18

Interneuron

Answer 18

Stellate Cell

Question 19

Myotactic Reflex

Answer 19

Knee jerk

Question 20

Away from the CNS

Answer 20

Efferent

Question 21

Into the CNS

Answer 21

Affarent

Question 22

Front

Answer 22

Rostral

Question 23

Back

Answer 23

Caudal

Question 24

Dorsal

Answer 24

Superior

Question 25

Inferior

Answer 25

Ventral