Question 1
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I had to get creative with the editing of the photo.
What phase of an action potential is indicated by the kaboom image?
Question 2
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I had to get creative with the editing of the photo.
What phase of an action potential is indicated by the cloud icon?
Question 3
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I had to get creative with the editing of the photo.
What phase of an action potential is indicated by the poof icon?
Question 4
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I had to get creative with the editing of the photo.
What phase of an action potential is indicated by the crying emoji?
Question 5
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I had to get creative with the editing of the photo.
What phase of an action potential is indicated by the sleeping emoji?
Question 6
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What is happening in the action potential at number 1?
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Na+ arriving at trigger zone depolarizes the membrane.
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At threshold, voltage-regulated ion gates open, neuron "fires
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Self-accelerating Na+ inflow rapidly depolarizes membrane.
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Na+ gates begin closing at 0 mv; membrane reaches +35 mV by the time all are closed and Na+ inflow ceases.
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Slow K+ gates have been opening since step 2; K+ outflow now repolarizes cell.
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Excess K+ outflow produces slight overshoot
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Ion diffusion and K+ removal by astrocytes restore RMP
Question 7
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What is happening in the action potential at number 2?
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Na+ arriving at trigger zone depolarizes the membrane.
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At threshold, voltage-regulated ion gates open, neuron "fires
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Self-accelerating Na+ inflow rapidly depolarizes membrane.
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Na+ gates begin closing at 0 mv; membrane reaches +35 mV by the time all are closed and Na+ inflow ceases.
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Slow K+ gates have been opening since step 2; K+ outflow now repolarizes cell.
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Excess K+ outflow produces slight overshoot
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Ion diffusion and K+ removal by astrocytes restore RMP
Question 8
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What is happening in the action potential at number 3?
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Na+ arriving at trigger zone depolarizes the membrane.
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At threshold, voltage-regulated ion gates open, neuron "fires
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Self-accelerating Na+ inflow rapidly depolarizes membrane.
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Na+ gates begin closing at 0 mv; membrane reaches +35 mV by the time all are closed and Na+ inflow ceases.
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Slow K+ gates have been opening since step 2; K+ outflow now repolarizes cell.
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Excess K+ outflow produces slight overshoot
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Ion diffusion and K+ removal by astrocytes restore RMP
Question 9
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What is happening in the action potential at number 4?
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Na+ arriving at trigger zone depolarizes the membrane.
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At threshold, voltage-regulated ion gates open, neuron "fires
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Self-accelerating Na+ inflow rapidly depolarizes membrane.
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Na+ gates begin closing at 0 mv; membrane reaches +35 mV by the time all are closed and Na+ inflow ceases.
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Slow K+ gates have been opening since step 2; K+ outflow now repolarizes cell.
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Excess K+ outflow produces slight overshoot
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Ion diffusion and K+ removal by astrocytes restore RMP
Question 10
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What is happening in the action potential at number 5?
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Na+ arriving at trigger zone depolarizes the membrane.
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At threshold, voltage-regulated ion gates open, neuron "fires
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Self-accelerating Na+ inflow rapidly depolarizes membrane.
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Na+ gates begin closing at 0 mv; membrane reaches +35 mV by the time all are closed and Na+ inflow ceases.
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Slow K+ gates have been opening since step 2; K+ outflow now repolarizes cell.
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Excess K+ outflow produces slight overshoot
-
Ion diffusion and K+ removal by astrocytes restore RMP
Question 11
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What is happening in the action potential at number 6?
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Na+ arriving at trigger zone depolarizes the membrane.
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At threshold, voltage-regulated ion gates open, neuron "fires
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Self-accelerating Na+ inflow rapidly depolarizes membrane.
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Na+ gates begin closing at 0 mv; membrane reaches +35 mV by the time all are closed and Na+ inflow ceases.
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Slow K+ gates have been opening since step 2; K+ outflow now repolarizes cell.
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Excess K+ outflow produces slight overshoot
-
Ion diffusion and K+ removal by astrocytes restore RMP
Question 12
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What is happening in the action potential at number 7?
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Na+ arriving at trigger zone depolarizes the membrane.
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At threshold, voltage-regulated ion gates open, neuron "fires
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Self-accelerating Na+ inflow rapidly depolarizes membrane.
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Na+ gates begin closing at 0 mv; membrane reaches +35 mV by the time all are closed and Na+ inflow ceases.
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Slow K+ gates have been opening since step 2; K+ outflow now repolarizes cell.
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Excess K+ outflow produces slight overshoot
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Ion diffusion and K+ removal by astrocytes restore RMP
Question 13
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How does myelin speed up signals?
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by wrapping tightly around an axon, sealing the nerve fiber and increasing resistance to leakage of Na+
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by creating a greater separation between ICF and ECF, allowing Na+ ions to move more freely
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by wrapping tightly around an axon, sealing the nerve fiber and increasing resistance to leakage of Mg+
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by creating a greater separation between ICF and ECF, allowing Mg+ ions to move more freely
Question 14
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Which is not a type of neuroglia of the CNS?
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oligodendrocytes
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ependymal cells
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microglia
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astrocytes
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satellite cells
Question 15
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What are bipolar neurons?
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Neurons that contain both an axon and a dendrite.
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Unbranched neurons
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Neurons that cause irregular transmission of signals.
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Neurons that change between fast and slow transmissions.
Question 16
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What are functions of glial cells?
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protect neurons and help them function
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bind neurons together
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provide supportive framework for neural tissue
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control release of neurotransmitters
Question 17
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Satellite cells provide insulation around the body of neurons.
Question 18
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Synaptic knobs secrete neurotransmitters.
Question 19
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What two organ systems are dedicated to maintaining internal coordination?
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Nervous system
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Endocrine system
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Cardiovascular system
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Immune system
Question 20
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Which is not included in the structure of a neuron?
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soma
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axon
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terminal arborization
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synaptic knob
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axosizomites
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axon hillock
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dendrites
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neurofibrils
Question 21
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Which 2 types of ligaments arise from the pia mater?
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coccygeal ligament
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denticulate ligament
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arachnoid ligament
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plica ligament
Question 22
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Which is not one of the meninges?
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dura mater
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arachnoid mater
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pia mater
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glia mater
Question 23
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Select all of the nerve plexuses in the body.
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cervical plexus
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brachial plexus
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lumbar plexus
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sacral plexus
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coccygeal plexus
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dorsal plexus
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sciatic plexus
Question 24
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A [blank_start]dermatome[blank_end] a specific area of the skin that sends sensory signals to each spinal nerve
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dermatome
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myotome
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epitome
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sensoratome
Question 25
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The [blank_start]cauda equina[blank_end] is the bundle of nerves in vertebral column at the terminal end of the spinal cord.
Question 26
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A [blank_start]ganglion[blank_end] is a cluster of neurosomas outside the CNS.
Question 27
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Gray matter is composed of:
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2 posterior horns
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1 anterior horn
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2 lateral horns
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2 anterior horns
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1 lateral horn
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1 posterior horn
Question 28
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Gray matter has a dull color because it contains little amounts of [blank_start]myelin[blank_end].
Question 29
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What are sense organs specialized to monitor position and movement of body parts?
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proprioceptors
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chemoreceptors
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baroreceptors
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neuroreceptors
Question 30
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What signals are transmitted by the spinothalamic tract?
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pain
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pressure
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temperature
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tickle
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itch
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light touch
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crude touch
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kinesthesia
Question 31
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White matter consists of:
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2 posterior columns
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2 lateral columns
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2 anterior columns
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1 posterior column
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1 lateral column
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1 anterior column
Question 32
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The amygdala is associated with long term memory.
Question 33
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[blank_start]Broca's area[blank_end] of the brain generates motor programming for planned speech and sends it to the primary motor cortex.
Question 34
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Functions of cerebellar peduncles:
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aid in motor coordination
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evaluates sensory input
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evaluates complex language input
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evaluates pitch differentiation
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responsible for impulse control issues
Question 35
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The [blank_start]cerebellum[blank_end] allows for learning motor skills.
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cerebellum
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cerebrum
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medulla
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pons
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corpus callosum
Question 36
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The structures of the brainstem include:
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diencephalon
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midbrain
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medulla
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pons
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corpus callosum
Question 37
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CSF contains more Na and Cl, less K, Ca and glucose than plasma and little protein.
Question 38
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The [blank_start]hippocampus[blank_end] is the memory forming center. It teaches the cortex through repetition called memory consolidation.
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hippocampus
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amygdala
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hypothalamus
Question 39
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The hypothalamus is a major control center of autonomic nervous system and endocrine
system. It plays a major role in nearly all homeostatic regulation
Question 40
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The [blank_start]diencephalon[blank_end] contains the hypothalamus, thalamus, and epithalamus.
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diencephalon
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hippocampus
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reticular formation
Question 41
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The [blank_start]substantia nigra[blank_end] relays inhibitory signals to thalamus and basal nuclei preventing unwanted movement. Neuron damage here leads to Parkinson's Disease.
Question 42
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The adrenal cortex secretes:
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steroids
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glucagon
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adrenalin
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pheromones
Question 43
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Preganglionic neurons synapse in the medulla oblongata.
Question 44
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The PNS effects blood vessels.
Question 45
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The ANS is divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
Question 46
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Muscarinic receptors are located on:
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glands
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smooth muscle cells
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cardiac muscle cells
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lymph nodes
Question 47
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Stress on SNS dilates vessels in the skeletal muscles and heart.
Question 48
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SNS function is rest and digest.
Question 49
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ANS control is generally voluntary.
Question 50
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Where is the cell body/soma of a preganglionic neuron?
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spinal cord
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brain stem
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ganglion
Question 51
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Where is the cell body/soma of a postganglionic neuron?
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spinal cord
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brain stem
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ganglion
Question 52
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Accessory structures of the orbit consist of:
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eyebrows
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eyelids
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conjunctiva
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blepharon
Question 53
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The auditory receptors of the spiral organ are neurons.
Question 54
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Each semicircular duct ends in an [blank_start]ampulla[blank_end].
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ampulla
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emmetropia
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saccule
Question 55
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Which is not an auditory ossicle?
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malleus
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incus
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stapes
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malleolus
Question 56
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The Fovea Centralis is the center of the macula.
Question 57
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Exteroreceptors detect external stimuli ex. vision, hearing, smell, taste, touch.
Question 58
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Extrinsic eye muscles are innervated by the [blank_start]oculomotor[blank_end], [blank_start]trochlear[blank_end] and [blank_start]abducens nerve[blank_end].
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oculomotor
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trochlear
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abducens nerve
Question 59
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Interoreceptors detect internal stimuli.
Question 60
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How many muscles insert on the eyeball?
Question 61
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The largest neurons in retina are [blank_start]ganglion cells[blank_end].
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ganglion cells
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rods and cones
Question 62
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Where is the macula lutea located?
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on the superior portion of the retina
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on the center of the retina
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on the lateral edge of the retina
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on the inferior portion of the retina
Question 63
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The [blank_start]optic disk[blank_end] is the area in the back of the eye where nerve fibers from the retina converge and exit the eye to form optic nerve.
Question 64
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Rods need full light for color vision.
Question 65
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Which is not a tunic of the eyeball?
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fibrous
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vascular
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neural
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scleral
Question 66
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Taste cells are neurons.
Question 67
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The conjunctiva does not cover what part of the eye?
Question 68
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The the [blank_start]retina[blank_end] attaches to the optic disc and ora serrata.
Question 69
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The anterior chamber is between the cornea and iris.