Neuroscience Exam Prep – Passed Questions & Answers with Rationales

NEUROSCIENCE - EXAM PREP QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH ACCURATE
RATIONALES(PASSED).


Be able to explain the importance of neurotransmitters,
using relevant examples. - correct answer - A chemical
communicators that carry nerve messages to different
cells


Can describe the difference between white matter and
grey matter - correct answer - Grey Matter - Mainly
composed of cell bodies and Unmyelinated Axons
White Matter - Mainly composed of Myelinated Axons


Can describe the function of the myelin sheath in
neurons. - correct answer - Insulating layer, Allows for
quicker electrical impulses


Can draw and label a neuron - correct answer -


I can define a Inter Neuron - correct answer - A neuron
that carries nerve impulses from one neuron to another


I can define a Motor Neuron - correct answer - Efferent

, Conducts impulses away from CNS to muscles and glands


I can define Sensory Neuron - correct answer - Afferent
Conducts impulses to the CNS


I can describe the difference between the Peripheral
Nervous System and the Central Nervous System -
correct answer - CNS - Brain and Spinal Cord
PNS - All nerves


I can describe the difference between the sympathetic
and parasympathetic divisions of the nervous system. -
correct answer - Autonomic NS
Sympathetic - Fight or Flight
Parasympathetic - Rest & Digest


I can describe the difference between, and the function,
of the Somatic Nervous System and the Autonomic
Nervous System. - correct answer - Somatic - Controls
Voluntary Movements
Autonomic - Controls Non-Voluntary Movements