Chapters 8, 10

Question 1

All neural tissue outside of the brain & spinal cord make up which nervous system

Answer 1

Peripheral

Question 2

Information is carried to the CNS by the ____ division, & motor command are carried to the muscles & Gladstone via the ___ division

Answer 2

Afferent, Efferent

Question 3

____ increases the speed at which action potential travels along the axon of an oligodendrocyte

Answer 3

Myelin

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a demyelination disorder

Answer 4

Heavy metal poisoning, Guillain-Barre syndrome, multiple sclerosis

Question 5

What is a shift of membrane potential toward 0 mv called? An example is is the entry of sodium into the cell

Answer 5

Depolarization

Question 6

____ is when a cell membrane cannot respond normally to further stimulation

Answer 6

Repolarization

Question 7

Synapses that release norepinephrine are called

Answer 7

Adrenergic

Question 8

The three layers of specialized membranes
surrounding the brain and spinal cord are
the

Answer 8

Meninges

Question 9

Which region of the brain controls conscious
thoughts, sensations, memory storage, and
complex movements?

Answer 9

Cerebrum

Question 10

The hypothalamus is connected to what gland,

which is the primary link between the nervous and endocrine systems?

Answer 10

Pituitary

Question 11

Which region of the brain is responsible for
control of autonomic functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestive
activities?

Answer 11

Medulla oblongota

Question 12

Which of the following is caused by an imbalance in the amount of CSF fluid produced and the rate at which it is
absorbed?

Answer 12

Hydrocephalus

Question 13

The ____ division of the autonomic nervous system stimulates tissue metabolism, increases
alertness, and prepares the body to deal with
emergencies.

Answer 13

Sympathetic

Question 14

The stimulation of Beta 1 receptors causes which of the following?

Answer 14

An increase in cardiac contractility, an increase in heart rate, an increase in cardiac
conduction

Question 15

The parasympathetic nervous system has nicotinic and ____ receptors.

Answer 15

Muscarinic

Question 16

What are the chemical messengers of the endocrine system called?

Answer 16

Hormones

Question 17

The ____ provides the highest level of endocrine control by acting as an important link between the nervous and endocrine
systems.

Answer 17

Hypothalamus

Question 18

The hormones released by the ____ control other endocrine glands.

Answer 18

Anterior pituitary gland

Question 19

Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are produced by which gland?

Answer 19

Posterior pituitary gland

Question 20

What is the primary function of the antidiuretic hormone?

Answer 20

To decrease the amount of water lost in urine

Question 21

The hormone that stimulates smooth muscle contractions during labor and delivery is

Answer 21

Oxytocin

Question 22

What disease occurs when the kidneys cannot respond to ADH or there is an inadequate release of ADH intonthe body?

Answer 22

Diabetes insipidus

Question 23

Which corticosteroid affects electrolyte composition of body fluids?

Answer 23

Aldosterone

Question 24

Which of the following affects glucose metabolism?

Answer 24

Cortisol

Question 25

Epinephrine is produced by which gland?

Answer 25

Adrenal medulla

Question 26

The endocrine cells of which organ produce glucagon and insulin?

Answer 26

Pancreas

Question 27

The alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans produce which hormone?

Answer 27

Glucagon

Question 28

Which hormone is released by the kidney to stimulate the production of red blood cells by bone marrow?

Answer 28

Erythropoietin

Question 29

In a(n) ____ effect, one hormone must be present for another ot work.

Answer 29

Permissive

Question 30

A(n) ____ effect can result in two hormones having a net effect greater than the sum of their individual effects.

Answer 30

Synergistic