Question 1

The efferent (motor) portion of the autonomic nervous system consists of sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A Schwann cell (neurolemmocyte) contributes to the myelin sheath of _____ (one or several) axon(s).

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Question 3

Select the best description of the Schwann cells (neurolemmocytes) :

Accepted Answer

A)   form myelin sheaths in the central nervous system
B)   help maintain the blood-brain barrier
C)   form myelin sheaths in the peripheral nervous system
D)   surround cell bodies in peripheral nervous system ganglia

Question 4

State two conditions necessary for the regeneration of the processes of a neuron in the peripheral nervous system.

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1) The cell body mus...

Question 5

Select the best description of dendrites:

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A)   stored in synaptic vesicles
B)   accumulates as yellow-brown granules as the cell ages
C)   usually short and branched
D)   usually myelinated

Question 6

The following are all functions of astrocytes EXCEPT:

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A)   they help maintain the blood-brain barrier.
B)   they synthesize neurotransmitters.
C)   they participate in brain development.
D)   they help maintain proper K+ balance.

Question 7

Dendrites are processes of a neuron that:

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A)   carry nerve impulses away from the neuron cell body.
B)   are usually myelinated.
C)   are usually longer than axons.
D)   none of these choices

Question 8

Select the best description of the oligodendrocytes:

Accepted Answer

A)   form myelin sheaths in the central nervous system
B)   help maintain the blood-brain barrier
C)   form myelin sheaths in the peripheral nervous system
D)   surround neurons in peripheral nervous system ganglia

Question 9

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding oligodendrocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are smaller than astrocytes.
B)   They form myelin sheaths around central nervous system axons.
C)   They line the fluid-filled ventricles of the brain.
D)   They are not as numerous as astrocytes.

Question 10

The peripheral nervous system includes:

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A)   cranial nerves and their branches.
B)   spinal nerves and their branches.
C)   ganglia
D)   all of these choices

Question 11

The three basic functions of the nervous system are _____ function, _____ function, and _____ function.

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sensory, i...

Question 12

A neuron having one axon and one dendrite, such as those located in the retina or inner ear, are classified as _____ neurons.

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The answer of A neuron having one axon and one...

Question 13

_____ (or motor)  impulses travel from the _____ to the _____ (muscles or glands) .

Accepted Answer

A)   Efferent, effectors, central nervous system
B)   Efferent, central nervous system, effectors
C)   Afferent, central nervous system, effectors
D)   Afferent, effectors, central nervous system

Question 14

Which structure of the neuron will contain the greatest number of neurotransmitter receptors?

Accepted Answer

A)   the Nissl bodies
B)   the axoplasm
C)   the synaptic vesicles
D)   the dendrites

Question 15

A main difference between neurons (nerve cells)  and neuroglia (glia)  is:

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A)   neuroglia are found only in the central nervous system.
B)   mature neurons do not normally divide; neuroglia do.
C)   neurons are more numerous than neuroglia.
D)   neurons are generally smaller than neuroglia.

Question 16

Which structure of the neuron is included in the neuromuscular junction?

Accepted Answer

A)   the axon terminal
B)   the axon hillock
C)   the cell body (perikaryon) 
D)   the dendrites

Question 17

_____ (or sensory)  impulses travel from the _____ to the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Efferent, central nervous system, receptors
B)   Efferent, receptors, central nervous system
C)   Afferent, receptors, central nervous system
D)   Afferent, central nervous system, receptors

Question 18

A significant difference between neurons and neuroglia is that mature neuroglia can divide whereas mature neurons generally cannot divide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The cell type that represents most sensory neurons is the one labeled _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)  
C)

Question 20

A nerve is a structure that may contain:
1)  axons
2)  blood vessels
3)  neuron cell bodies
4)  connective tissue
5)  myelin
6)  oligodendrocytes

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2, 4, 5
B)   1, 3, 5, 6
C)   1, 4, 5 only
D)   2, 3, 4

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The three basic functions of the nervous system are _____ function, _____ function, and _____ function.

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A main difference between neurons (nerve cells) and neuroglia (glia) is:

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The efferent (motor) portion of the autonomic nervous system consists of sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

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A Schwann cell (neurolemmocyte) contributes to the myelin sheath of _____ (one or several) axon(s).

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Which structure of the neuron is included in the neuromuscular junction?

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The following are all functions of astrocytes EXCEPT:

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_____ (or sensory) impulses travel from the _____ to the _____.

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A significant difference between neurons and neuroglia is that mature neuroglia can divide whereas mature neurons generally cannot divide.

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Select the best description of the oligodendrocytes:

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A neuron having one axon and one dendrite, such as those located in the retina or inner ear, are classified as _____ neurons.

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A nerve is a structure that may contain: 1) axons 2) blood vessels 3) neuron cell bodies 4) connective tissue 5) myelin 6) oligodendrocytes

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_____ (or motor) impulses travel from the _____ to the _____ (muscles or glands) .

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Dendrites are processes of a neuron that:

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding oligodendrocytes?

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State two conditions necessary for the regeneration of the processes of a neuron in the peripheral nervous system.

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The cell type that represents most sensory neurons is the one labeled _____.

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The peripheral nervous system includes:

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Which structure of the neuron will contain the greatest number of neurotransmitter receptors?

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