Quiz 3.1-3.3 Flashcards

1
Q

In general, _____ nerves carry sensory information to the CNS

A

Afferent

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2
Q

The meninges

A

Protect the brain and consist of dura mater, arachnoid membrane, and pia mater

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3
Q

Cerebrospinal fluid circulates through the

A

Lateral ventricles, 4th ventricle, and 3rd ventricle

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4
Q

CSF is produced by

A

The choroid plexuses

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5
Q

Bundles of axons in the PNS are called

A

Nerves

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6
Q

Dendrites ____ most of the synaptic content from other neurons

A

Receive

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7
Q

Most of the neurons DNA is in its

A

Nucleus

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8
Q

Buttons ____ chemicals at a synapse

A

Release

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9
Q

The central nervous system contains the ____ and the spinal cord

A

Brain

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10
Q

Neurons of the sympathetic nervous system are part of the:

A

Autonomic nervous system and peripheral nervous system

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