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Involuntary nerves that stimulate the body in times of stress and crisis are __________ nerves. Student Response A. motor B. parasympathetic C. sensory D. sympathetic 100% Value Correct Answer Feedback

General Rationale: There are two kinds of autonomic nerves: sympathetic, which Feedback: stimulate the body in times of stress, and parasympathetic, which restore the body to its normal state. Spinal and cranial nerves contain sensory nerves, which carry messages toward the spinal cord and brain. Motor nerves carry messages from the spinal cord and brain to the muscles. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 345, 355 MTO: Section I, Lesson 3.2 Score:
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The major division of the nervous system that consists of the cranial and spinal nerves is called the: Student Response A. Central nervous system B. Parasympathetic nervous system C. Peripheral nervous system D. Sympathetic nervous system General Rationale: The peripheral nervous system consists of the cranial nerves and Feedback: spinal nerves. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. Parasympathetic and sympathetic nerves (not systems) are types of autonomic Value 0% Correct Answer Feedback

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Which of the following nervous system cells do not transmit impulses throughout the body? Student Response A. Neurons B. Glial C. Afferent nerves D. Efferent nerves General Rationale: Glial cells are the connective, supportive tissue cells that do not carry Feedback: impulses. Neurons, or nerve cells, do carry impulses. Afferent (sensory) and efferent (motor) are two kinds of nerve cells. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 347, 354 MTO: Section I, Lesson 4.1 Score:
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The chemical messenger released at the end of a nerve cell that stimulates or inhibits another cell is called: Student Response A. The blood-brain barrier B. A neurotransmitter C. A receptor D. A synapse 100% Value Correct Answer Feedback

General Rationale: A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that is released from the Feedback: end of a nerve cell to stimulate or inhibit another cell (nerve, muscle, or gland cell). A receptor is an organ that receives nervous stimulation and passes it on to nerves within the body. A synapse is the space through which a nervous impulse is transmitted. The blood-brain barrier includes blood vessels that keep some substances out of brain tissue to protect it from harmful drugs and diseasecausing organisms that might be in the blood. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 346, 354 MTO: Section I, Lessons 5.3 and 5.5 Score:
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The main sensory relay center of the brain is the: Student Response A. Brain stem B. Hypothalamus C. Pons D. Thalamus 100% Value Correct Answer Feedback

General Rationale: The thalamus is the main relay center in the brain. The hypothalamus Feedback: lies below (hypo-) the thalamus and regulates many things in the body, including temperature, sleep, and appetite. The brain stem is the lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord. The pons is the part of the brain stem that connects the cerebrum and cerebellum to the rest of the brain. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 350, 355 MTO: Section I, Lesson 9.1 Score:
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The fluid-filled spaces within the brain are called: Student Response A. Cystica Value Correct Answer Feedback

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General Rationale: Ventricles are the fluid-filled spaces within the brain. The fluid that Feedback: circulates within them, as well as around the brain and spinal cord, is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Gyri are sheets of nerve cells that form the rounded folds on the surface of the cerebral cortex, while sulci are grooves in the surface of the cerebral cortex. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 348, 355 MTO: Section I, Lesson 9.5 Score:
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A nerve cell is a(n): Student Response A. Neuron B. Synapse C. Afferent D. Axon General Rationale: Nerve cells are neurons. An axon is a microscopic fiber that carries the Feedback: nervous impulse along a nerve cell. A synapse is the space through which a nervous impulse is transmitted. Afferent (sensory) nerves carry messages toward the brain and spinal cord. Efferent (motor) nerves carry messages away from the brain and spinal cord. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 346, 354 MTO: Section I, Lesson 4.1 Score:
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_____ nerves carry impulses to the brain and spinal cord.

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General Rationale: Afferent (sensory) nerves carry messages toward the brain and spinal Feedback: cord. Efferent (motor) nerves carry messages away from the brain and spinal cord. An axon is a microscopic fiber that carries the nervous impulse along a nerve cell. A synapse is the space through which a nervous impulse is transmitted. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 344, 353 MTO: Section I, Lesson 4.3 Score:
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The microscopic space through which an impulse is transmitted is a(n): Student Response A. Ventricle B. Axon C. Neuron D. Synapse 100% Value Correct Answer Feedback

General Rationale: A synapse is the space through which a nervous impulse is Feedback: transmitted. An axon is a microscopic fiber that carries the nervous impulse along a nerve cell, or neuron. A ventricle is a fluid-filled space within the brain. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 346, 355 MTO: Section I, Lesson 5.3 Score:
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________ nerves carry impulses away from the brain and spinal cord.

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General Rationale: Efferent (motor) nerves carry messages away (ef-) from the brain and Feedback: spinal cord. Afferent (sensory) nerves carry messages toward (af-) the brain and spinal cord. Neuroglial cells do not carry nerve impulses. An axon is a microscopic fiber that carries the nervous impulse along a nerve cell. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 344, 354 MTO: Section I, Lesson 4.3 Score:
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This threadlike extension carries impulses along a nerve cell. Student Response A. Axon B. Synapse C. Medulla oblongata D. Myelin sheath General Rationale: An axon is a microscopic fiber that carries the nervous impulse along Feedback: a nerve cell. A synapse is the space through which a nervous impulse is transmitted. The medulla oblongata is a part of the brain. The myelin sheath insulates the axon of a nerve cell and speeds impulse conduction along axons. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 346, 353 MTO: Section I, Lesson 4.2 Score:
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The bridge between the medulla and the midbrain is the: Student Response A. Brain stem B. Pia mater C. Medulla oblongata D. Pons 100% Value Correct Answer Feedback

General Rationale: The structure in the brain stem that connects the medulla and the Feedback: midbrain is the pons. You can remember this by associating pons with pondand imagining a bridge over the pond. Pons means bridge in Latin. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 350, 354 MTO: Section I, Lesson 9.3 Score:
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This posterior portion of the brain coordinates voluntary muscle movements and maintains balance. Student Response A. Cerebellum B. Cerebrum C. Cerebral cortex D. Medulla oblongata General Rationale: The cerebellum is the second largest part of the brain and coordinates Feedback: voluntary muscle movement and maintains balance. The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, managing voluntary muscular activity, vision, speech, taste, hearing, thought, and memory. The cerebral cortex is the outer region of the cerebrum, containing sheets of nerve cells. The medulla oblongata controls breathing, heartbeat, and the size of blood vessels. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 350, 353 Value 100% Correct Answer Feedback

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The lower portion of the brain that connects the cerebrum and spinal cord is the: Student Response A. Pons B. Brain stem C. Cerebellum D. Medulla oblongata General Rationale: The brain stem is the lower portion of the brain, just like the lower Feedback: portion of a flower is called the stem. Because of its location, the brain stem connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord. The pons and medulla oblongata are part of the brain stem. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 350, 353 MTO: Section I, Lesson 9.3 Score:
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The __________ is the outer region of the cerebrum. Student Response A. cerebrum B. cerebral cortex C. medulla oblongata D. cerebellum General Rationale: The cerebral cortex is the outer region of the cerebrum. A cortex is Feedback: any outer layer of a body organ or other structure, as distinguished from the 100% Value Correct Answer Feedback

internal substance. The cerebral cortex is made up of sheets of nerve cells arranged in folds, which lie on the surface of the cerebrum. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 348, 353 MTO: Section I, Lesson 8.1 Score:
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The __________ activates and integrates the autonomic nervous system and controls pituitary secretions. Student Response A. thalamus B. cerebrum C. hypothalamus D. brain stem General Rationale: The hypothalamus, which lies below (hypo-) the thalamus, controls Feedback: sleep, appetite, body temperature, and secretions from the pituitary gland. The thalamus serves as a major sensory relay station, directing impulses to the cerebral cortex. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 350, 354 MTO: Section I, Lesson 9.2 Score:
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White fatty tissue that surrounds and insulates the axon of a nerve cell is called: Student Response A. Dura mater B. Pia mater C. Lipid dressing Value Correct Answer Feedback

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General Rationale: The myelin sheath is white fatty tissue that surrounds and insulates the Feedback: axon of a neuron. Myelin speeds impulse conduction along axons. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 346, 354 MTO: Section I, Lesson 4.2 Score:
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The pia mater is the: Student Response A. Thin, delicate inner membrane of the meninges B. Thick, outermost layer of the meninges C. Glial cell that lines membranes within the brain and spinal cord D. Branching fiber of a neuron that is the first part to receive the nervous impulse General Rationale: The pia mater is the delicate, inner membrane of the meninges that has Feedback: a rich supply of blood vessels to nourish the nervous tissue. The dura mater is the thick, outer layer of the meninges. An ependymal cell is a glial cell that lines membranes within the brain and spinal cord and helps form cerebrospinal fluid. A dendrite is a branching fiber of a neuron that first receives the nervous impulse. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 352, 355 MTO: Section I, Lesson 7.3 Score: 0/0 Value 100% Correct Answer Feedback

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The _____ nervous system includes 12 pairs of cranial nerves and _____ pairs of spinal nerves. Student Response A. central, 31 B. central, 32 C. peripheral, 32 D. peripheral, 31 100% Value Correct Answer Feedback

General Rationale: The peripheral nervous system is composed of bundles of impulseFeedback: carrying nerve cell fibers12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nervesthat transmit information to and from the central nervous system. This division of the nervous system is called peripheral because the nerves extend to the outlying or peripheral parts of the body. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 346 MTO: Section I, Lesson 1.7 Score:
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Unlike other cranial nerves, the _____ nerve carries messages to and from the neck, chest, and abdomen. Student Response A. 9th B. vagus C. cauda equine D. sciatic General Rationale: The vagus nerve (X) is the only cranial nerve to leave the head and Feedback: neck region, branching out to the larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, aorta, esophagus, and stomach. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 342, 355 100% Value Correct Answer Feedback

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The purpose of the blood-brain barrier is to: Student Response A. Increase the speed at which nervous impulses leave the brain 100% B. Regulate the passage of potentially harmful substances form the blood into the nerve cells of the brain C. Keep afferent impulses from reaching the brain D. Keep efferent impulses from reaching the brain General Rationale: The blood-brain barrier includes blood vessels (capillaries) that Feedback: selectively let substances enter brain tissue while keeping other substances out. This barrier helps to protect brain tissue from harmful drugs and disease-causing organisms that might be in the blood. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 348, 353 MTO: Section I, Lesson 6.2 Score:
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The brain and spinal cord make up the ________ nervous system.

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General Rationale: The brain and the spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The Feedback: peripheral nervous system is composed of bundles of impulse-carrying nerve cell fibers12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nervesthat transmit information to and from the central nervous system. The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary body functions. Sympathetic nerves are a kind of autonomic nerve that influence involuntary body functions in times of stress. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 342, 353 MTO: Section I, Lesson 1.6 Score:
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"Star cells" called __________ are a type of glial cell that transports water and salts from capillaries. Student Response A. astrocytes B. gliocytes C. oligodendrocytes D. dendrons General Rationale: Astrocytes, known as "star cells", attach to neurons and to capillaries Feedback: in the brain, holding these structures in proximity to one another. Astrocytes transport water and salts from the capillaries and wrap around these capillaries to form, with the capillary wall, the blood-brain barrier. Objective: Recognize and define anatomy and physiology terms. Text page(s): 347, 353 MTO: Section I, Lesson 6.2 Score:
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On the image below, which part of the brain is indicated by label A?

Student Response A. Hypothalamus B. Medulla C. Brain stem D. Cerebrum E. Pons F. Thalamus G. Cerebellum

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On the image below, which part of the brain is indicated by label B?

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On the image below, which part of the brain is indicated by label C?

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On the image below, which part of the brain is indicated by label D?

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On the image below, which part of the brain is indicated by label E?

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On the image below, which part of the brain is indicated by label F?

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On the image below, which part of the brain is indicated by label G?

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