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Chapter 29 Flashcards

1
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Governs organs such as the heart, stomach, and intestines

A

Autonomic nervous system

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2
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Prepares the body for resting and digesting food

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Parasympathetic branch

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3
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Insulates axons and allows them to send impulses quickly

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Myelin sheath

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4
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The control center for a neuron

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Cell body

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5
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The brain and spinal cord

A

Central nervous system (CNS)

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6
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Takes impulses to the cell body

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Dendrite

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7
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Releases neurotransmitters to transmit impulses between neurons

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Axon

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8
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Produces the “ fight or flight” response

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Sympathetic branch

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9
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Consists of the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord

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Peripheral nervous system

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10
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Carries impulses away from the cell body

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Synaptic knob

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11
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T/F the decision making function of the nervous system takes place in the CNS

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True

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12
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T/F

The autonomic nervous system is part of the CNS

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False - PNS

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13
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T/F

Motor neurons carry information from the periphery to the CNS

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False- sensory neurons

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14
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T/F

Another term for sensory neurons is afferent nerves

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True

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15
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T/F

an anox without in Mylan sheath does not conduct a nerve impulse as quickly as myelinated anox

A

True

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16
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T/F

Pierre matter is the area and the meninges that contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

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False- subarachnoid space

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17
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T/F

The cervical enlargement of the spinal cord contains motor neurons that control muscles of the legs

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False- lumbar enlargement

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18
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T/F

The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain

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True

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19
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T/F

The midbrain includes the Thalamus in the hypothalamus.

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False-dyaesthalm

20
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T/F

Oculomotor nerves carry visual information to the brain for interpretation.

A

False- optic

21
Q

T/F

The trigeminal nerves innervate muscles of facial expression.

A

False-facial nerves

22
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T/F

The somatic nervous system consists of nerves that connect the CNS to the skin and skeletal muscle.

A

True

23
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T/F

Ganglia are collections of neuron cell bodies in the CNS.

A

False- outside the CNS

24
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T/F

The efferent nerves transmit impulses from the CNS the peripheral nervous system.

A

True

25
Q

T/F

The trochlear nerves are tested by asking a patient to smell various substances.

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False- olphactry nerves

26
Q 
Which of the following neuralgia cells engulf and destroy invaders in the nervous system?
A. Oligodendrocyte
B. Microglia
C. Astrocyte
D. Neurocyte
E. Macroglia
A

B. Microglia

27
Q 
Which lobe of the cerebrum contains the primary visual areas that interpret what a person sees?
A. Temporal
B. occipital
C. Frontal
D. Parietal
E. Brainstem
A

B. Occipital

28
Q 
Which areas of the brain manufacturers cerebrospinal fluid?
A. Gyro
B. Sulci 
C. Paravertebral ganglia
D. Parasympathetic neurons
E. Ventricles
A

E. Ventricles

29
Q

Which of the following is a function of the cerebellum?
A. The interpretation of hearing
B. The regulation of breathing
C. The coordination of fine movements such as writing
D. The secretions if hormones.
E. The regulation of blood pressure

A

C. The coordination of fine movements such as writing

30
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Which of the following ask as an “interpreter”  for afferent and efferent neurons?
A. Interneuron
B. Microglia
C. Neurotransmitter
D. Myelin
E. Oligodendrocyte
A

A. Interneuron

31
Q 
Which procedure involves the use of a needle to remove cerebrospinal fluid from the subarachnoid space?
A. Cerebral angiography
B. X-ray
C. MRI
D. CT scan
E. Lumbar puncture
A

E. Lumbar puncture

32
Q 
Which cranial nerve does not control the eyes or visual functioning?
(Roman numerals)
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6
A

E. 6

33
Q

———— are the Neuroglia cells that anchor blood vessels to nerves.

A

Astrocytes

34
Q

The_______ is formed by a tight network of capillaries that protects the delicate tissues of the brain.

A

Blood brain barrier

35
Q

________ Wrap themselves around some axons forming what is known as myelin sheath.

A

Schwan cells

36
Q

The type of Neuroglial cell that helps in the creation of them myelin sheath is the________.

A

Oligodendrocyte

37
Q

Neuron cell membrane are polarized; the term for this is________

A

Grey matter

38
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Chemicals called __________ Are released from the synaptic knob.

A

Neurotransmitters

39
Q

Unmyelinated axons of the CNS are referred to as___________

A

Brain matter

40
Q

The ______ tracts of the spinal cord carry sensory information to the brain.

A

Ascending

41
Q

A predictable, automatic response to stimulus is called a _________.

A

Reflex

42
Q

The cerebrum is spilt into sections called ________.

A

Hemispheres / lobes

43
Q

The ______ consists of the midbrain, the pons, and the medulla oblongata

A

Brain stem

44
Q

The area of skin innervated by a single spinal nerve is called a(n)___________.

A

Dermatome

45
Q

The _______ is the outer most layer of the cerebrum.

A

Cerebral cortex

46
Q

_____________ Refers to the loss of feeling in the extremities associate with neurological disorders

A

Parasthesia

47
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A(n) __________ is an x-ray of the blood vessels of the brain after an infusion of contrast media.

A

Cerebral angiography

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