Question 1

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Acts as a relay station for those impulses from the cerebellum and other parts of the brain
A)​thalamus
B)​hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

The thalamus acts as a relay station for impulses from various parts of the brain, including the cerebellum, to the cerebral cortex.

Question 2

​The peripheral system also includes ______ pairs of spinal nerves.
A) ​31
B) ​12
C) ​21
D) ​13

Accepted Answer

The peripheral nervous system includes 31 pairs of spinal nerves, which are responsible for transmitting signals between the body and the spinal cord.

Question 3

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Helps maintain wakefulness when it is necessary
A)​thalamus
B)​hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus helps regulate various autonomic functions, including maintaining wakefulness when necessary.

Question 4

​The peripheral nervous system (PNS)includes _________of cranial nerves that connect the brain directly to the sense organs (eye,ear,tongue,nose,and skin),the heart,the lungs,and other internal organs
A) ​2 pairs
B) ​12 pairs
C) ​12 single types
D) ​2 single types

Accepted Answer

The peripheral nervous system includes 12 pairs of cranial nerves that connect the brain directly to various parts of the body, including the sense organs and internal organs.

Question 5

​All nerve cells have a nucleus,cytoplasm,and a cell membrane.Scattered throughout the cytoplasm are little microscopic granular "dots" called:
A) ​foreign bodies
B) fibrous bodies
C) ​Nissl bodies
D) ​axon bodies

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​All nerve cells have a nucleus,cytoplasm,and a...

Question 6

​Which form of imaging has been most useful with evaluating and staging malignancies?
A) ​The PET scan
B) ​The CT scan
C) ​The MRI scan
D) ​Ultrasound imaging

Accepted Answer

The PET scan is most useful for evaluating and staging malignancies because it can detect metabolic changes in an early stage of disease, before anatomical changes have occurred, making it highly effective for cancer detection and monitoring.

Question 7

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Assists in the regulation of appetite
A)​thalamus
B)​hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in the regulation of appetite, among other functions such as temperature regulation, emotions, and the sleep cycle.

Question 8

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Controls the autonomic nervous system
A)​thalamus
B)​hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus controls the autonomic nervous system, regulating temperature, hunger, thirst, and other homeostatic systems, and is also involved in sleep and emotional activity.

Question 9

​When a neuron is stimulated,ions move across the membrane,creating a current that,if large enough,will briefly change the area inside of the neuron to be more positive than the outside area.This state is known as:
A) ​action potential
B) ​active positron
C) ​actively charged
D) ​none of the above

Accepted Answer

The correct term for the state in which the inside of a neuron becomes more positive than the outside, following sufficient stimulation, is "action potential." This process is fundamental to neural communication.

Question 10

A disease condition called _________ results from the effects of the bacterium Clostridium tetani on the nervous and muscular systems.
A) ​tinnitus
B) ​clostridium venlafaxine
C) ​desvenlafaxine
D) ​tetanus

Accepted Answer

Tetanus is the disease condition caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which affects the nervous and muscular systems.

Question 11

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Increases secretions and motility in the intestinal tract
A)​thalamus
B)​hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in the autonomic nervous system, influencing the secretion of hormones and regulating bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, and the gastrointestinal tract's activities, including secretions and motility.

Question 12

​A(n)_________ is the minute space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of the next neuron across which an impulse must travel
A) ​synapse
B) ​syncope
C) ​ganglion
D) ​ALS reaction

Accepted Answer

A synapse is the small gap at the end of a neuron that allows a signal to pass from one neuron to the next.

Question 13

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-Plays a role in emotions such as fear and pleasure
A)​thalamus
B)​hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in controlling emotions such as fear and pleasure, in addition to its functions in regulating temperature, hunger, thirst, and the sleep-wake cycle.

Question 14

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Acts as a relay station for impulses going to and from the brain
A)​thalamus
B)​hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, playing a key role in processing and transmitting information to and from the brain.

Question 15

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Maintains body temperature
A)​thalamus
B)​hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in maintaining body temperature by acting as the body's thermostat. It receives information about the body's temperature and activates mechanisms to correct deviations from a set point.

Question 16

​Match the reflex action to the description as simple or complex.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Illustrated by the knee-jerk test often used by physicians
A)​simple reflex action
B)​complex reflex action

Accepted Answer

The knee-jerk test is a classic example of a simple reflex action, involving a straightforward, direct pathway from sensory to motor neurons without the involvement of the brain for processing.

Quiz 10: The Nervous System

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Acts as a relay station for those impulses from the cerebellum and other parts of the brain

The peripheral system also includes ______ pairs of spinal nerves.

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Helps maintain wakefulness when it is necessary

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes _________of cranial nerves that connect the brain directly to the sense organs (eye,ear,tongue,nose,and skin) ,the heart,the lungs,and other internal organs

All nerve cells have a nucleus,cytoplasm,and a cell membrane.Scattered throughout the cytoplasm are little microscopic granular "dots" called:

Which form of imaging has been most useful with evaluating and staging malignancies?

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Assists in the regulation of appetite

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Controls the autonomic nervous system

When a neuron is stimulated,ions move across the membrane,creating a current that,if large enough,will briefly change the area inside of the neuron to be more positive than the outside area.This state is known as:

A disease condition called _________ results from the effects of the bacterium Clostridium tetani on the nervous and muscular systems.

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Increases secretions and motility in the intestinal tract

A(n) _________ is the minute space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of the next neuron across which an impulse must travel

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Plays a role in emotions such as fear and pleasure

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Acts as a relay station for impulses going to and from the brain

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Maintains body temperature

Match the reflex action to the description as simple or complex.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Illustrated by the knee-jerk test often used by physicians

Quiz 10: The Nervous System

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Acts as a relay station for those impulses from the cerebellum and other parts of the brain

​The peripheral system also includes ______ pairs of spinal nerves.

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Helps maintain wakefulness when it is necessary

​The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes _________of cranial nerves that connect the brain directly to the sense organs (eye,ear,tongue,nose,and skin) ,the heart,the lungs,and other internal organs

​All nerve cells have a nucleus,cytoplasm,and a cell membrane.Scattered throughout the cytoplasm are little microscopic granular "dots" called:

​Which form of imaging has been most useful with evaluating and staging malignancies?

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Assists in the regulation of appetite

In an area between the cerebrum and the midbrain are two major structures,the thalamus and the hypothalamus.Match the term to its definition or description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Controls the autonomic nervous system

​When a neuron is stimulated,ions move across the membrane,creating a current that,if large enough,will briefly change the area inside of the neuron to be more positive than the outside area.This state is known as: