The Nervous System

Question 0

This is the MOTOR component of the AUTONOMIC NS under the influence of the hypothalamus.

Answer 0

Efferent

Question 1

This is the SENSORY component that enters the dorsal root of the spinal nerves of the SOMATIC NS

Answer 1

Afferent

Question 2

The SYMPATHETIC NS place of exit from the CNS

Answer 2

THORAX and LUMBAR regions of the spine (thoracolumbar NS)

Question 3

The function of the SYMPATHETIC NS

Answer 3

Mobilization of bodily resources “FIGHT OR FLIGHT”.

Question 4

In the VISCERAL NS The POSTganglionic FIBER secretes ____________.

Answer 4

Norepinephrine (NE)

Question 5

TRUE or FALSE: in the VISCERAL NS the POSTganglionic fiber is relatively short.

Answer 5

FALSE, the POSTganglionic fiber is relatively LONG in the VISCERAL NS

Question 6

In the VISCERAL NS the PREganglionic fiber secretes _________.

Answer 6

Acetylcholine (ACH)

Question 7

TRUE or FALSE: in the VISCERAL NS the PREganglionic fiber is relatively short.

Answer 7

TRUE, the PREganglionic fiber is relatively SHORT in the VISCERAL NS

Question 8

This is composed of 22 sympathetic ganglia

Answer 8

Sympathetic Chain

Question 9

Axons of MYELINATED PREganglionic FIBER from where they leave the ventral root to where they enter the sympathetic chain.

Answer 9

White Ramus

Question 10

Axons of NON-MYELINATED POSTganglionic Fiber from sympathetic chain to ventral root.

Answer 10

Gray Ramus

Question 11

Places of exit from CNS are the brain and the sacral region of the spine (CRANIOSACRAL) and its functions are to conserve and store bodily resources (active after eating).

Answer 11

Parasympathetic NS

Question 12

In the parasympathetic NS, the preganglionic fiber;

1. Enter/Exit from: _________________
2. Size: _________________
3. Secretes _________________

Answer 12

1. From Brain/spine to Collateral ganglion
2. Long
3. Acetylcholine (ACH)

Question 13

In the parasympathetic NS, the postganglionic;

1. Enter/Exit from: _________________
2. Size: _________________
3. Secretes _________________

Answer 13

1. From Collateral ganglion to organ
2. Short
3. Acetylcholine (ACH)

Question 14

This is where fibers cross from one side of the spinal cord to the other.

Answer 14

Gray Commissure

Question 15

These are found in the lateral area of white matter and consist of short tracts that connect to different levels of the spinal cord.

Answer 15

Ground Bundles

Question 16

This tract originates in the spinal cord and terminates in the thalamus.

Answer 16

Spinothalamic Tract

Question 17

This tract originates in the cortex and terminates in the spinal cord.

Answer 17

Corticospinal Tract

Question 18

These columns are found between dorsal horn and dorsal fissure (SENSORY and AFFERENT).

Answer 18

Dorsal Columns

Question 19

These columns are found between dorsal horn and ventral horn (SENSORY and MOTOR).

Answer 19

Lateral Columns

Question 20

These columns are found between the ventral horn and ventral fissure.

Answer 20

Ventral Column

Question 21

NS classification meaning TOWARD the HEAD.

Answer 21

Rostral

Question 22

NS classification meaning TOWARD the TAIL.

Answer 22

Caudal

Question 23

NS classification meaning ABOVE a structure.

Answer 23

Superior

Question 24

NS classification meaning BELOW a structure.

Answer 24

Inferior

Question 25

NS classification meaning TOWARD the MIDLINE.

Answer 25

Medial or Proximal

Question 26

NS classification meaning AWAY from the MIDLINE.

Answer 26

Lateral or Distal

Question 27

NS classification meaning FRONT.

Answer 27

Anterior

Question 28

NS classification meaning BACK.

Answer 28

Posterior

Question 29

This is the FRONT BASE of the brain.

Answer 29

Vental

Question 30

This is the BACK TOP of the brain.

Answer 30

Dorsal

Question 31

This is a bundle of neurons OUTSIDE of the CNS.

Answer 31

Nerve

Question 32

A bundle of neurons located INSIDE of the CNS.

Answer 32

Tract

Question 33

This is a collection of NERVE CELL BODIES located OUTSIDE of the CNS.

Answer 33

Ganglion

Question 34

This is a collection of nerve cell bodies located INSIDE of the CNS.

Answer 34

Nucleus

Question 35

These 2 DORSAL COLUMNS are involved in the SENSORY function of KINESTHESIS.

Answer 35

Gracilis

Cuneate

Question 36

These 2 LATERAL COLUMNS are involved in SENSORY functions to the CEREBELLUM.

Answer 36

Dorsal Spinocerebellar

Ventral Spinocerebellar

Question 37

This LATERAL COLUMN is involved in the SENSORY functions of PAIN, TEMPERATURE and diffuse LIGHT TOUCH.

Answer 37

Lateral Spinothalamic

Question 38

This LATERAL COLUMN is involved in the SENSORY functions PRESSURE and SPECIFIC LIGHT TOUCH.

Answer 38

Ventral Spinothalamic

Question 39

This LATERAL COLUMN is involved in the MOTOR function of VOLUNTARY MOVEMENT.

Answer 39

Lateral Corticospinal

Question 40

These 2 LATERAL COLUMNS are involved in the MOTOR function of COORDINATION OF MOVEMENT.

Answer 40

Rubrospinal

Reticulospinal

Question 41

This VENTRAL COLUMN is involved in the MOTOR function of VOLUNTARY MOVEMENT.

Answer 41

Ventral Corticospinal

Question 42

This VENTRAL COLUMN is involved in the MOTOR function of COORDINATION OF MOVEMENT.

Answer 42

Vestibulospinal