EXAM 1 Nervous System

Question 1

In Rigor Mortis, death results in cessation of ATP production. Lack of ATP results in _______.

Answer 1

cross bridges becoming locked in place (rigor mortis)

Question 2

What is the main energy source for muscle?

Answer 2

ATP

Question 3

What can replenish ATP for short periods in muscle?

Answer 3

Creatine phosphate

Question 4

What is a muscle twitch?

Answer 4

A brief contraction followed by relaxation resulting from a single action potential.

Question 5

only NT used in the parasympathetic arm of the autonomic nervous system

Answer 5

acetylcholine

Question 6

Serve to process, orchestrate, control, communicate

Answer 6

Central Nervous System

Question 7

moves toward CNS

Answer 7

afferent

Question 8

moves away from CNS

Answer 8

efferent

Question 9

Innervates muscle, skin, bone, etc.

Provides sensory and motor input for all parts of the CNS and PNS EXCEPT viscera, smooth muscle, and glands

Answer 9

Somatic

Question 10

Motor and sensory innervation to:
Smooth muscle (GI, blood vessels),
Conducting system of heart,
Glands. Sympathetic and parasympathetic systems

Answer 10

Visceral / Autonomic