Test Bank exam for Human Physiology An Integrated Approach 7th Edition by Silverthorn

Test Bank exam for Human Physiology An
Integrated Approach 7th Edition by Silverthorn



Chapter 8 Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties

1) The portions of a neuron that extend off of the roughly spherical cell body are
usually collectively called

A) protrusions.

2. B) processes.

3. C) prostheses.

4. D) projections.

Answer: B

Section: Cells of the Nervous System

Learning Outcome: 8.2

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge



2) Detailed understanding of the cellular basis of signaling in the nervous system
has led to good understanding of consciousness, intelligence, and emotion.




A) True

B) False

Answer: B

Section: Organization of the Nervous System Learning Outcome: 8.1

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge


Test Bank exam for Human Physiology An
Integrated Approach 7th Edition by Silverthorn

, Test Bank exam for Human Physiology An
Integrated Approach 7th Edition by Silverthorn

3) Neurotransmitter is stored and released from

A) axon terminals only.

B) axon varicosities only.

C) dendritic spines only.

D) cell bodies only.

E) axon terminals and axon varicosities.

Answer: E

Section: Cells of the Nervous System

Learning Outcome: 8.2

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge



4) Information coming into the central nervous system is transmitted along
neurons.

A) afferent

B) sensory

C) efferent

D) afferent and sensory




Test Bank exam for Human Physiology An
Integrated Approach 7th Edition by Silverthorn

, Test Bank exam for Human Physiology An
Integrated Approach 7th Edition by Silverthorn



E) sensory and efferent

Answer: D

Section: Organization of the Nervous System

Learning Outcome: 8.1

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge



5) The afferent and efferent axons together form the

A) central nervous system.

B) autonomic division system.

C) somatic motor division of the nervous system.

D) peripheral nervous system.

E) visceral nervous system.

Answer: D

Section: Organization of the Nervous System

Learning Outcome: 8.1

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge



6) The brain and spinal cord together compose the

A) central nervous system.

B) autonomic division system.

C) somatic motor division of the nervous system.

D) peripheral nervous system.

Test Bank exam for Human Physiology An
Integrated Approach 7th Edition by Silverthorn

, Test Bank exam for Human Physiology An
Integrated Approach 7th Edition by Silverthorn
E) visceral nervous system.




Test Bank exam for Human Physiology An
Integrated Approach 7th Edition by Silverthorn