Question 1

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.nervous system
b.endocrine system
c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system
-chemical messengers travel short distances

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the system, labelled a. through c.,...

Question 2

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.short-term memory
b.long-term memory
-very large storage capacity

Accepted Answer

Long-term memory is characterized by its very large storage capacity, capable of holding information for extended periods, from hours to a lifetime.

Question 3

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.nervous system
b.endocrine system
c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system
-coordinates rapid activities of the body

Accepted Answer

The nervous system coordinates rapid activities of the body through the transmission of electrical and chemical signals across neurons.

Question 4

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.ventral spinocerebellar
b.rubrospinal
c.lateral corticospinal
d.fasciculus cuneatus
e.lateral spinothalamic
-sensory tract for pain and temperature

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through...

Question 5

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.ventral spinocerebellar
b.rubrospinal
c.lateral corticospinal
d.fasciculus cuneatus
e.lateral spinothalamic
-tract for voluntary motor actions

Accepted Answer

The lateral corticospinal tract is primarily responsible for voluntary motor control. It carries motor signals from the cerebral cortex down to the spinal cord to initiate movement in the body.

Question 6

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.nervous system
b.endocrine system
c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system
-secretes hormones

Accepted Answer

The endocrine system secretes hormones to regulate various bodily functions, whereas the nervous system uses electrical and chemical signals to communicate with different parts of the body. Therefore, choice B, endocrine system, is the best fit for the given characteristics.

Question 7

Match the nervous pathways, labelled a. through d., with their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.ascending tracts
b.descending tracts
c.afferent neurons
d.efferent neurons
-carry information from the CNS to the effector organs

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the nervous pathways, labelled a. through...

Question 8

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.ventral spinocerebellar
b.rubrospinal
c.lateral corticospinal
d.fasciculus cuneatus
e.lateral spinothalamic
-tract that terminates in the cerebellum

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through...

Question 9

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.ventral spinocerebellar
b.rubrospinal
c.lateral corticospinal
d.fasciculus cuneatus
e.lateral spinothalamic
-tract for motor impulses providing muscle tone control

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through...

Question 10

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.short-term memory
b.long-term memory
-site for initial deposition of new information

Accepted Answer

Short-term memory is the initial site for the deposition of new information before it is potentially transferred to long-term memory.

Question 11

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.short-term memory
b.long-term memory
-involves transient modifications in function of pre-existing synapses

Accepted Answer

Short-term memory involves transient modifications in function of pre-existing synapses. Long-term memory involves the creation of new synapses and changes in gene expression.

Question 12

Match the nervous pathways, labelled a. through d., with their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.ascending tracts
b.descending tracts
c.afferent neurons
d.efferent neurons
-carry information from the brain down the spinal cord

Accepted Answer

Descending tracts carry information from the brain down the spinal cord, directing motor responses.

Question 13

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.short-term memory
b.long-term memory
-limited storage capacity

Accepted Answer

Short-term memory has a limited storage capacity, typically around 7 items. Long-term memory, on the other hand, has an essentially unlimited storage capacity.

Question 14

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.short-term memory
b.long-term memory
-probably involves relatively permanent functional or structural changes between existing neurons

Accepted Answer

Long-term memory involves relatively permanent functional or structural changes between existing neurons, a process known as synaptic plasticity. This is in contrast to short-term memory, which relies on temporary neural activity patterns and does not necessarily involve lasting changes in neuron structure or function.

Question 15

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.short-term memory
b.long-term memory
-takes longer to retrieve information from this store

Accepted Answer

Long-term memory involves a more complex process of retrieving information compared to short-term memory, making it generally slower to access.

Question 16

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.nervous system
b.endocrine system
c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system
-chemical messengers released only in response to an action potential

Accepted Answer

Chemical messengers released only in response to an action potential are a characteristic of the nervous system, but not specifically the endocrine system.

Question 17

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.nervous system
b.endocrine system
c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system
-primarily controls metabolic activities and other activities that require duration rather than speed

Accepted Answer

The endocrine system primarily controls metabolic activities and other activities that require duration rather than speed. The nervous system is responsible for rapid, short-term responses to stimuli. While both systems can influence each other, the endocrine system is best matched to this characteristic.

Question 18

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.ventral spinocerebellar
b.rubrospinal
c.lateral corticospinal
d.fasciculus cuneatus
e.lateral spinothalamic
-largest sensory tract

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through...

Question 19

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.nervous system
b.endocrine system
c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system
-chemical messengers travel long distances

Accepted Answer

Chemical messengers traveling long distances are primarily the function of the endocrine system, which uses hormones to affect target cells throughout the body. The nervous system primarily communicates through electrical and chemical signals across synapses, which are generally short-range. While both systems can influence the same target cells, the endocrine system is better suited for broader signaling.

Question 20

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.nervous system
b.endocrine system
c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system
-alters target cells by release of chemical messengers that interact with specific receptors of the target cells

Accepted Answer

Both the nervous and endocrine systems alter target cells through the release of chemical messengers. The nervous system uses neurotransmitters, while the endocrine system uses hormones, both of which interact with specific receptors on their target cells.

Quiz 3: The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.nervous system b.endocrine system c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system -chemical messengers travel short distances

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.short-term memory b.long-term memory -very large storage capacity

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.nervous system b.endocrine system c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system -coordinates rapid activities of the body

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.ventral spinocerebellar b.rubrospinal c.lateral corticospinal d.fasciculus cuneatus e.lateral spinothalamic -sensory tract for pain and temperature

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.ventral spinocerebellar b.rubrospinal c.lateral corticospinal d.fasciculus cuneatus e.lateral spinothalamic -tract for voluntary motor actions

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.nervous system b.endocrine system c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system -secretes hormones

Match the nervous pathways, labelled a. through d., with their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.ascending tracts b.descending tracts c.afferent neurons d.efferent neurons -carry information from the CNS to the effector organs

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.ventral spinocerebellar b.rubrospinal c.lateral corticospinal d.fasciculus cuneatus e.lateral spinothalamic -tract that terminates in the cerebellum

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.ventral spinocerebellar b.rubrospinal c.lateral corticospinal d.fasciculus cuneatus e.lateral spinothalamic -tract for motor impulses providing muscle tone control

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.short-term memory b.long-term memory -site for initial deposition of new information

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.short-term memory b.long-term memory -involves transient modifications in function of pre-existing synapses

Match the nervous pathways, labelled a. through d., with their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.ascending tracts b.descending tracts c.afferent neurons d.efferent neurons -carry information from the brain down the spinal cord

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.short-term memory b.long-term memory -limited storage capacity

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.short-term memory b.long-term memory -probably involves relatively permanent functional or structural changes between existing neurons

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.short-term memory b.long-term memory -takes longer to retrieve information from this store

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.nervous system b.endocrine system c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system -chemical messengers released only in response to an action potential

Match the spinal tracts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.ventral spinocerebellar b.rubrospinal c.lateral corticospinal d.fasciculus cuneatus e.lateral spinothalamic -largest sensory tract

Match the system, labelled a. through c., with the characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.nervous system b.endocrine system c.both the nervous system and the endocrine system -chemical messengers travel long distances