Neurological Quiz

Question 1

what does the hindbrain consist of?

Answer 1

cerebellum, pons, medulla

Question 2

a network of connected nuclei that regulate vital reflexes. (cardio. resp.)

Answer 2

reticular formation

Question 3

Reticular Formation + Reticular Acti. System=

Answer 3

cerebral cortex

Question 4

what functions are associated with the forebrain- cerebrum

Answer 4

motor, sensory, language, memory, visual space, relationships, high order processes

Question 5

what part of the brain is responsible for relaying sensory info, vasomotor and respiratory activity and arousal

Answer 5

the brainstem

Question 6

the substansia nigra is located in the midbrain and produces_____?

Answer 6

dopamine

Question 7

what is the receptive part of a neuron

Answer 7

dendrites

Question 8

what is formed by schwann cells, what is its function

Answer 8

myelin, insulation

Question 9

axons in neurons serve what purpose?

Answer 9

carry nerve impulses away from cell body

Question 10

are neurons replaceable?

Answer 10

no

Question 11

the sensory neurons serve what function

Answer 11

transmit impulses to cns

Question 12

what do associational neurons do?

Answer 12

transmit from neuron to neuron

Question 13

motor neurons do what?

Answer 13

transmit impulses from the CNS to an effector organ

Question 14

how do neurons communicate

Answer 14

transmit chemical and electrical impulses across the synapse

Question 15

protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord

Answer 15

meninges

——arachnoid, dura mater, pia mater

Question 16

what is a fixed structure that protects the brain

Answer 16

cranium

Question 17

where is located in the vertebral canal and is protected by the vertebral column

Answer 17

spinal cord

Question 18

which neurons are efferent pathways that relay information from the cerebrum to the brain stem of spinal cord

Answer 18

upper motor neurons

Question 19

which neurons originate in the spinal cord and extend into the PNS, having direct influence on the muscles

Answer 19

lower motor neurons

Question 20

which system in the PNS regulates voluntary motor control

Answer 20

Somatic Nervous system

Question 21

Autonomic nervous system controls ________?

Answer 21

involuntary movements of visceral organs

Question 22

the sympathetic nervous system is often called _____?

Answer 22

fight or flight— it is a release of epi and norepi

inc HR,BP,RR,Pupil dilation, shunting towards muscles away from GI

Question 23

the parasympathetic nervous system is often called

Answer 23

Rest and Digest—– decrease HR, BP, increase GI, relax sphincter, SLUDD

Question 24

what is SLUDD and when does is occur

Answer 24

S--alivation
L---lacrimation
U-rination
D--igestion
D-efecation

Question 25

how many vertebrae are in the vertebral column

Answer 25

***33**total 
7 cervical
12 thorasic
5 lumbar
5 fused sacral
4 fused coccygea

Question 26

how many pairs of spinal nerves are there?

Answer 26

31

Question 27

how many pairs of cranial nerves are there

Answer 27

12