Question 1

Axons may form synaptic contacts with any unmyelinated portion of another neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Functionally,99 percent of neurons are

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A)  sensory neurons.
B)  motor neurons.
C)  multipolar neurons.
D)  bipolar neurons.
E)  interneurons.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Neural stem cells in the CNS

Accepted Answer

A)  have no known function.
B)  can only form glial cells.
C)  can form new neurons throughout the CNS.
D)  can form new neurons in only certain portions of the CNS such as the hippocampus.
E)  can migrate to the PNS as needed.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Which glial cell occupies the space left by dying neurons?
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Accepted Answer

A)  Astrocyte
B)  Ependymal cell
C)  Neurolemmocyte
D)  Microglial cell
E)  OligodendrocyteF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Which glial cell helps to form the blood-brain barrier?

Accepted Answer

A)  Astrocyte
B)  Ependymal cell
C)  Neurolemmocyte
D)  Microglial cell
E)  OligodendrocyteF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Which glial cell provides structural support and organization to the CNS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Astrocyte
B)  Ependymal cell
C)  Neurolemmocyte
D)  Microglial cell
E)  OligodendrocyteF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The voluntary movement of skeletal muscle is controlled by the somatic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A primary tumor is one that originates in a primary embryonic germ layer such as mesoderm,endoderm,or ectoderm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which is not a step in the process of Wallerian degeneration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurolemmocytes form regeneration tube.
B)  Proximal portion of severed axon seals off.
C)  Effector is reinnervated.
D)  Macrophages remove debris.
E)  No exceptions; all of these are steps in the process.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

A slowly progressive disorder affecting muscle movement and balance,this condition is characterized by stiff posture,tremors,and reduced spontaneity of facial expressions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Guillain-Barré syndrome
B)  Parkinson disease
C)  Multiple sclerosis
D)  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
E)  None of the choices is correct.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Which is not characteristic of neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  High mitotic rate
B)  High metabolic rate
C)  Require continuous supplies of glucose and oxygen
D)  Extreme longevity
E)  No exceptions; all of these are characteristic of neuronsF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

The most abundant glial cell in the CNS is the

Accepted Answer

A)  astrocyte.
B)  ependymal cell.
C)  neurolemmocyte.
D)  microglial cell.
E)  oligodendrocyte.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 13

The afferent division of the nervous system is also known as the _____ division.

Accepted Answer

A)  motor
B)  cranial
C)  ganglial
D)  efferent
E)  sensoryF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

The function of neurofibril nodes is to

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibit the transmission of a nerve impulse.
B)  provide points of attachment for nerve threads.
C)  produce a faster nerve impulse through salutatory conduction.
D)  produce a slower impulse through continuous conduction.
E)  protect the delicate axon sheath.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

A nerve

Accepted Answer

A)  contains a single axon.
B)  is found only in the CNS.
C)  carries only sensory information.
D)  carries information only toward the PNS.
E)  is a cablelike bundle of parallel axons.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 16

Which is not a type of neuronal pool?

Accepted Answer

A)  Converging
B)  Triangular
C)  Diverging
D)  Parallel-after-discharge
E)  ReverberatingF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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The afferent division of the nervous system is also known as the _____ division.

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