Question 1

Which receptors adapt most slowly?

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A)   smell receptors
B)   touch receptors
C)   nociceptors
D)   pressure receptorsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

In the somatosensory system there are no third- order neurons in the cerebellum.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The only cranial nerves to extend beyond the head and neck region are the vagus nerves.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The cerebellum and basal nuclei are involved in regulating motor activity, starting and stopping movements, and coordinating postural movements.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Pressure, pain, and temperature receptors in the skin are .

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A)   proprioceptors
B)   exteroceptors
C)   mechanoreceptors
D)   interoceptorsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Select the statement that is most correct.

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A)   Ganglia are collections of neuron cell bodies in the spinal cord that are associated with efferent fibers.
B)   The dorsal root ganglion is a motor- only structure.
C)   Ganglia associated with afferent nerve fibers contain cell bodies of sensory neurons.
D)   The cell bodies of afferent ganglia are located in the spinal cord.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A reflex that causes muscle relaxation and lengthening in response to muscle tension is called a
)

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A)   flexor reflex
B)   crossed- extensor reflex
C)   plantar reflex
D)   tendon reflexE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Nerves that carry impulses toward the CNS only are .

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A)   mixed nerves
B)   efferent nerves
C)   afferent nerves
D)   motor nervesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Figure 13.1Using Figure 13.1, match the following:
-Body movement receptors are called _ .

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The answer of  Figure 13.1Using Figure 13.1, match the...

Question 10

What is the normal response of the plantar reflex? What is Babinski's sign and what does it indicate?

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The plantar reflex tests the integrity o...

Question 11

Figure 13.3Using Figure 13.3, match the following:
-All but T2-T12 branch and form nerve plexuses.

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The answer of  Figure 13.3Using Figure 13.3, match the...

Question 12

All processing at the circuit level going up to the perceptual level must synapse in the _.

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A)   pons
B)   reticular formation
C)   medulla
D)   thalamusE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The sciatic nerve is a combination of which two nerves?

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A)   pudendal and posterior femoral cutaneous
B)   common fibular and tibial
C)   posterior femoral cutaneous and tibial
D)   pudendal and common fibularE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Distinguish between monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes and between ipsilateral and contralateral reflex responses.

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Monosynaptic refers to a single synapse ...

Question 15

Ralph sustained a leg injury in a bowling accident and had to use crutches. Unfortunately, he never took the time to learn how to use them properly. After two weeks of use, he noticed his fingers were becoming numb. Then he noticed his arms were getting weaker and tingling. What could be his problem?

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Compression of the radial nerve (in the ...

Question 16

Figure 13.3Using Figure 13.3, match the following:
-Supplies each muscle with fibers from more than one nerve.

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The answer of  Figure 13.3Using Figure 13.3, match the...

Question 17

Name an exteroceptor that is not a cutaneous receptor and explain why it is called an exteroceptor.

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Exteroceptors that are not cutaneous rec...

Question 18

The second cranial nerve forms a chiasma at the base of the brain for partial crossover of neural fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Irritation of the phrenic nerve may cause diaphragm spasms called hiccups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Starting at the spinal cord, the subdivisions of the brachial plexus are (in order) :

Accepted Answer

A)   roots, divisions, cords, and trunks
B)   divisions, roots, trunks, and cords
C)   trunks, divisions, cords, and roots
D)   roots, trunks, divisions, and cordsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 13: The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

Figure 13.1Using Figure 13.1, match the following: -Body movement receptors are called _ .

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Figure 13.3Using Figure 13.3, match the following: -Supplies each muscle with fibers from more than one nerve.

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What is the normal response of the plantar reflex? What is Babinski's sign and what does it indicate?

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The plantar reflex tests the integrity o...
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Nerves that carry impulses toward the CNS only are .

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Distinguish between monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes and between ipsilateral and contralateral reflex responses.

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Monosynaptic refers to a single synapse ...
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Starting at the spinal cord, the subdivisions of the brachial plexus are (in order) :

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The sciatic nerve is a combination of which two nerves?

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Which receptors adapt most slowly?

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The only cranial nerves to extend beyond the head and neck region are the vagus nerves.

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The cerebellum and basal nuclei are involved in regulating motor activity, starting and stopping movements, and coordinating postural movements.

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A reflex that causes muscle relaxation and lengthening in response to muscle tension is called a )

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The second cranial nerve forms a chiasma at the base of the brain for partial crossover of neural fibers.

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All processing at the circuit level going up to the perceptual level must synapse in the _.

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Pressure, pain, and temperature receptors in the skin are .

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Compression of the radial nerve (in the ...
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In the somatosensory system there are no third- order neurons in the cerebellum.

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Select the statement that is most correct.

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Name an exteroceptor that is not a cutaneous receptor and explain why it is called an exteroceptor.

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Irritation of the phrenic nerve may cause diaphragm spasms called hiccups.

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Figure 13.3Using Figure 13.3, match the following: -All but T2-T12 branch and form nerve plexuses.

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Exam 13: The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

Figure 13.1Using Figure 13.1, match the following: -Body movement receptors are called _ .

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Figure 13.3Using Figure 13.3, match the following: -Supplies each muscle with fibers from more than one nerve.

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What is the normal response of the plantar reflex? What is Babinski's sign and what does it indicate?

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Nerves that carry impulses toward the CNS only are .

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Distinguish between monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes and between ipsilateral and contralateral reflex responses.

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Starting at the spinal cord, the subdivisions of the brachial plexus are (in order) :

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The sciatic nerve is a combination of which two nerves?

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Which receptors adapt most slowly?

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The only cranial nerves to extend beyond the head and neck region are the vagus nerves.

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The cerebellum and basal nuclei are involved in regulating motor activity, starting and stopping movements, and coordinating postural movements.

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A reflex that causes muscle relaxation and lengthening in response to muscle tension is called a )

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The second cranial nerve forms a chiasma at the base of the brain for partial crossover of neural fibers.

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All processing at the circuit level going up to the perceptual level must synapse in the _.

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Pressure, pain, and temperature receptors in the skin are .

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In the somatosensory system there are no third- order neurons in the cerebellum.

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Name an exteroceptor that is not a cutaneous receptor and explain why it is called an exteroceptor.

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Irritation of the phrenic nerve may cause diaphragm spasms called hiccups.

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Figure 13.3Using Figure 13.3, match the following: -All but T2-T12 branch and form nerve plexuses.

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