Question 1
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In a polarized neuron at rest, which ion is concentrated outside the cell?
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Na+
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Ca++
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None of the above
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K+
Question 2
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The period of time in which the neuron cannot generate another action potential is called the
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all or none period
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refractory period
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latent period
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sublimial period
Question 3
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A typical resting membrane potential is
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+30 mv
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0 mv
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-70 mv
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+100 mv
Question 4
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Impulses are conducted from one neuron to another across a
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Ganglion
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synapse
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neurofibral node
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neuroeffector junction
Question 5
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Which of the following is true about synapses?
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Neurotransmitters are released by the dendrites at synapses
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information jumps synapses in the form of electric arcs
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neurotransmitters are released in the form of Na and K vesicles
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information passes in only one direction across synapses
Question 6
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Which of the following best describes the transmission of an impulse along a neuron?
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the movement of a neurotransmitter along a neuronal membrane
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sodium and potassium ions moving over the surface of the neuron
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a wave of depolarization spreading from the point of the stimulus
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positive charges spreading over the surface of an excitable cell
Question 7
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Which of the following is released by a presynaptic neuron to generate an impulse in the postsynaptic neuron?
Question 8
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The thalamus and hypothalamus are parts of the brain located in the
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Diencephalon
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Pons
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Medulla oblongata
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Midbrain
Question 9
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the ability of neurons to respond to stimuli and convert them to impulse is called
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excitability
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faciliation
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summation
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depolarization
Question 10
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the type of neuroglial cell found between neurons and blood vessels that join parts by numerous cellular processes are
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astrocytes
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ependymal cells
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oligodendrocytes
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microglial cells
Question 11
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emotions of fear, anger, and pleasure are produced by the
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pons
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cerebellum
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limbic system
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medulla oblongata
Question 12
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which of the following is not a structural feature of a neuron?
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neurolemma
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synapse
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missl granules
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axon
Question 13
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the job of maintaining homeostasis is a function of the ___ and ___ systems
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nervous...endocrine
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nervous...digestive
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endocrine...digestive
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urinary...digestive
Question 14
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if a neuron within the CNS has its axon severed,
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the neuron will be spurred to reproduce a fully functional one
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the neuron will lose its funstion
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the neuron will most likely die
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it will soon regenerate
Question 15
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It can be said that in a resting neuron, the
Question 16
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A cross section of the cord reveals a core of white matter surrounded by gray matter
Question 17
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neurons, like muscle fibers, conduct impulses according to the all or none response
Question 18
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A nerve impulse would travel faster down a myelinated C fiber
Question 19
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Synaptic conduction of a nerve impulse can be affected by changes is pH
Question 20
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during a neuron's resting state, it is full of Na+ ions
Question 21
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neurons have plasma membranes which contain a variety of ion charges
Question 22
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A neuron will respond maximally to a sub-threshold stimulus
Question 23
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the jejenum is the first part of the small intestine
Question 24
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One part of the stomach is called the cardiac region
Question 25
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Cells that secrete hydrochloric acid are called chief cells
Question 26
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peristalsis acts to move food along the alimentary tube
Question 27
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the starting place for chemical digestion is the stomach
Question 28
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One function of the esophagus is to coat the bolus with mucus
Question 29
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The digestive enzyme pepsin secreted by gastric glands begins the digestion of
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sucrose
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fat
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protein
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carbs
Question 30
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The main part of the stomach is called the
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fundic region
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pyloric region
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cardiac region
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none of these
Question 31
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The salivary enzyme amylase functions to digest
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carbs
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fats
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all of these
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proteins
Question 32
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The teeth that are best adapted for biting off large pieces of food is called the
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incisors
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cuspids
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molars
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bicuspids
Question 33
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Peristalsis occurs in the digestive tract
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from the pharynx to anus
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in the stomach and small intestines only
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in the small and large intestines only
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in the stomach, small intestine, and large intestines only
Question 34
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The material that covers the crown of the teeth is
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cementum
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dentin
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enamel
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plaque
Question 35
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What parts of a tooth are destroyed by dental caries?
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Enamel
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Dentin
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Pulp
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Cementum
Question 36
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The digestive enzyme pepsin secreted by gastric glands begins in the digestion of
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carbohydrates
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protein
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fats
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none of these
Question 37
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Type A hepatitis is transmitted by
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Ingestion of food contaminated by feces
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transfusion with blood contaminated by the hepatitis virus
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use of improperly cleaned needles
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sexual activity
Question 38
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The foods that stay in the dtomach for longest are high in
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fats
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proteins
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carbs
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amino acids