Deck 8: Central Nervous System

Question 1

_____ is a progressive disease in which the initial symptom is usually a problem remembering recently learned information.

A)dementia
B)Alzheimer's disease
C)Down syndrome
D)cerebral palsy

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The occipital lobe houses the visual area controlling eyesight.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

_____ is a seizure disorder of the brain.

A)Parkinson's disease
B)cerebral palsy
C)hydrocephalus
D)epilepsy

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The diencephalon contains the thalamus and the hypothalamus.

Question 5

_____ is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system in which immune cells attack the myelin sheath of the nerve cell axons.

A)cerebral palsy
B)poliomyelitis
C)multiple sclerosis
D)encephalitis

Question 6

Axons carry messages to the cell body. Dendrites carry messages away from the cell body.

Question 7

The three meninges are the dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater.

Question 8

The cerebrum is divided into two hemispheres-right and left-by a deep groove, known as the gyri.

Question 9

_____ is characterized by a shuffling gait, tremors, pill-rolling, and muscular rigidity.

A)Parkinson's disease
B)cerebral palsy
C)hydrocephalus
D)epilepsy

Question 10

The brain contains four lined cavities called ventricles.

Question 11

A lumbar puncture may be done to determine the effectiveness of the blood-brain barrier.

Question 12

The autonomic nervous system includes peripheral nerves and ganglia.

Question 13

Another name for a nerve cell is _____.

A)neuron
B)neurilemma
C)myelin sheath
D)neuroglia

Question 14

The cerebral cortex of the frontal lobe controls motor functions.

Question 15

Which type of neuron emerges from the skin or sense organs and carries messages, or impulses, toward the spinal cord and brain?

A)motor neurons
B)associative neurons
C)sensory neurons

Question 16

Neuroglia is the type of cell that _____.

A)is able to react when stimulated
B)insulates, supports, and protects neurons
C)is able to pass the nerve impulse generated by other cells

Question 17

The hypothalamus is the center for mind-body experiences.

Question 18

The adult brain weighs about 1,400 grams (3 pounds).

Question 19

Which of the following systems consists of the brain and spinal cord?

A)central nervous system
B)peripheral nervous system
C)autonomic nervous system

Question 20

Inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord is called _____.

A)encephalitis
B)meningitis
C)poliomyelitis
D)laryngitis

Question 21

Name the three parts of the brainstem: ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Question 22

The ________________________ is the most highly organized system in the body.

Question 23

The substance that serves as a liquid shock absorber protecting the brain and spinal cord is called ________________________.

Question 24

Match the items.
a.sensory neurons
b.motor neurons
c.associative neurons
d.neurotransmitter
e.one of the four major parts of the brain
f.dura mater
g.arachnoid mater
norepinephrine

Question 25

Match the items.
a.sensory neurons
b.motor neurons
c.associative neurons
d.neurotransmitter
e.one of the four major parts of the brain
f.dura mater
g.arachnoid mater
also called interneurons

Question 26

When a neuron membrane is "at rest," which of the following is true?

A)There are large amounts of potassium (K+) ions inside the cells.
B)There are large amounts of sodium (Na+) ions inside the cells.
C)The potassium (K+) and sodium (Na+) ions are in balance.

Question 27

The neurotransmitter between muscle cells and the nervous system cells is _____.

A)epinephrine
B)acetylcholine
C)norepinephrine

Question 28

Match the items.
a.sensory neurons
b.motor neurons
c.associative neurons
d.neurotransmitter
e.one of the four major parts of the brain
f.dura mater
g.arachnoid mater
epinephrine

Question 29

Without oxygen, brain damage will occur within _____.

A)2 to 3 minutes
B)4 to 8 minutes
C)10 to 15 minutes
D)25 to 30 minutes

Question 30

Nerves carry impulses by creating electric charges in a process known as ________________________.

Question 31

When someone says "I need to use my gray matter," they are referring to the _____.

A)cerebellum
B)brainstem
C)cerebral cortex
D)meninges

Question 32

____________________ may be short-term or long-term.

Question 33

Name the three divisions of the nervous system: ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Question 34

Match the items.
a.sensory neurons
b.motor neurons
c.associative neurons
d.neurotransmitter
e.one of the four major parts of the brain
f.dura mater
g.arachnoid mater
also called afferent neurons

Question 35

____________________ is an inflammation of the brain.

Question 36

The ____________________________ is made up of 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves.

Question 37

Match the items.
a.sensory neurons
b.motor neurons
c.associative neurons
d.neurotransmitter
e.one of the four major parts of the brain
f.dura mater
g.arachnoid mater
also called efferent neurons

Question 38

Which of the following is part of the limbic system?

A)hippocampus
B)Wernicke area
C)Broca area

Question 39

A(n) ____________________ is where a message goes from one cell to the next cell.

Question 40

The ____________________ is the largest part of the brain.

Question 41

Match the items.
a.sensory neurons
b.motor neurons
c.associative neurons
d.neurotransmitter
e.one of the four major parts of the brain
f.dura mater
g.arachnoid mater
diencephalon

Question 42

Match the items.
a.sensory neurons
b.motor neurons
c.associative neurons
d.neurotransmitter
e.one of the four major parts of the brain
f.dura mater
g.arachnoid mater
outer brain covering

Question 43

Match the items.
a.sensory neurons
b.motor neurons
c.associative neurons
d.neurotransmitter
e.one of the four major parts of the brain
f.dura mater
g.arachnoid mater
cerebrum

Question 44

Match the items.
a.sensory neurons
b.motor neurons
c.associative neurons
d.neurotransmitter
e.one of the four major parts of the brain
f.dura mater
g.arachnoid mater
acetylcholine

Question 45

Match the items.
a.sensory neurons
b.motor neurons
c.associative neurons
d.neurotransmitter
e.one of the four major parts of the brain
f.dura mater
g.arachnoid mater
middle brain covering