Question 1

Professor Morningstar has developed a terrific new antibiotic to be taken orally in water-based syrup, but it is not working against bacterial meningitis. Based on the information in this chapter, can you suggest a reason? Can you suggest a solution to the problem using the information in the textbook?

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Question 2

Shawfiq must have a benign tumor removed from his brain. The surgeon tells him that only local anesthesia will be administered as she cuts through Shawfiq's scalp and that he will remain conscious the whole time. Shawfiq is really nervous about this because the brain seems to be a very sensitive area to have surgery on, particularly while he is wide awake. Explain to him why he shouldn't be so nervous.

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Question 3

An interruption to the blood supply of the brain may cause a(n) ________.

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Question 4

Arnold was involved in a major traffic accident, and some of the nerves in his spinal cord were cut. What are his chances for a full recovery? Please explain your answer.

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Question 5

Match each definition to the correct term
-This part of the peripheral nervous system carries sensory information from the skin, skeletal muscles, and joints to the central nervous system and may also direct voluntary movements.

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The somatic nervous system carries sensory information from the skin, skeletal muscles, and joints to the central nervous system and may also direct voluntary movements.

Answer: H
 The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response, while also regulating involuntary bodily functions.

Answer: I
 The thalamus serves as a relay station for sensory information before it reaches the cortex for processing.

Note: The other terms listed do not accurately match the given definition.

Question 6

Enrique was working with chemicals in a paint factory and suddenly lost the ability to detect odors. Could this loss have anything to do with a failure in the thalamus?

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Question 7

If Georgina takes a drug that increases the effects of norepinephrine, what changes would we see in the basic activities of her body?

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Question 8

While driving down the interstate at rush hour, you get cut off by an 18-wheeler and have to slam on the brakes. In addition to a major case of road rage, you also develop a rapid heart rate and breathing rate. What caused this increase? (Indicate the branch of the nervous system and neurotransmitters.) What is happening to your digestion at this point?

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Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: This part of the peripheral nervous system regulates involuntary body functions, heart rate, and breathing rate.
This is a group of brain structures that helps us to experience feelings such as joy, fear, and anger.
A portion of the brain that processes all sensory information except olfaction and relays information to the appropriate higher brain centers.
This portion of the central nervous system governs bodily activities during restful conditions.
This filters sensory input.
Tissue located within the brain that allows the left and right cerebral hemispheres to communicate with one another.
A structure in the brain that bridges the higher and lower brain centers.
Confronting danger will cause this part of the autonomic nervous system to become active.
This part of the peripheral nervous system carries sensory information from the skin, skeletal muscles, and joints to the central nervous system and may also direct voluntary movements.
A tumor here may cause you to eat either too much or too little.

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Quiz 9: The Nervous System

An interruption to the blood supply of the brain may cause a(n) ________.

Arnold was involved in a major traffic accident, and some of the nerves in his spinal cord were cut. What are his chances for a full recovery? Please explain your answer.

Match each definition to the correct term -This part of the peripheral nervous system carries sensory information from the skin, skeletal muscles, and joints to the central nervous system and may also direct voluntary movements.

Enrique was working with chemicals in a paint factory and suddenly lost the ability to detect odors. Could this loss have anything to do with a failure in the thalamus?

If Georgina takes a drug that increases the effects of norepinephrine, what changes would we see in the basic activities of her body?

Match each definition to the correct term