Human Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 4
1. Which of the following is not a function of the nervous system?
a. Controlling muscles and glands
b. Maintaining homeostasis
c. Establishing and maintaining mental activity
d. Receiving sensory input and monitoring internal and external stimuli
e. All of the following are functions of the nervous system.
2. The phase of an action potential that is completely insensitive to another stimulus is called
what?
a. Relative refractory period
b. Absolute refractory period
c. Determinant refractory period
d. Complete refractory period
e. Silent refractory period
3. Graded potentials could result from each of the following except what?
a. Ligands binding to receptors
b. Mechanical stimulation
c. Temperature changes
d. A membrane potential above threshold
e. Spontaneous change in permeability
4. A weight lifter attempting a “clean and jerk” gets the weight above his head, but suddenly drops
the weight. This was most likely caused by
a. A stretch reflex
b. A withdrawal reflex
c. A golgi tendon reflex
d. A crossed extensor reflex
e. The weight lifter lacked the muscle tone necessary to lift the weight.
5. The correct number of spinal nerves in the human body is
a. 17
b. 24
c. 28
d. 31
e. 34
6. These nerves are responsible for movements of the vertebral column and skin near the midline
of the back
a. Cervical plexus
b. Dorsal Ramus
c. Brachial plexus
d. Ventral Ramus
e. Anterior horn
7. Which of the following is not part of the brachial plexus?
a. Axillary nerve
, b. Ulnar nerve
c. Radial nerve
d. Pectoral nerve
e. Femoral nerve
8. These two nerves are referred to that sciatic nerve.
a. Tibial and common fibular
b. Obturator and Femoral
c. Tibial and Obturator
d. Iliohypogastric and Ilioingual
e. Common fibular and Obturator
9. This division of the PNS is responsible for regulating resting and vegetative functions is
called what?
a. Sympathetic
b. Parasympathetic
c. Enteric
d. Somatic
e. Neuronal
10. Which of the following is not part of the cerebrum?
a. Frontal lobe
b. Cerebral lobe
c. Parietal lobe
d. Insula lobe
e. Temporal lobe
11. What is the correct order from the most superficial to the most deep of the meninges
a. Dura mater, Pia mater, and Arachnoid mater
b. Dura mater, Arachnoid mater, and Pia mater
c. Arachnoid mater, Pia mater, and Dura mater
d. Pia mater, Arachnoid mater, Dura mater
e. Pia mater, Dura mater, and Arachnoid mater
12. Depressions found in the brain are called what?
a. Sulci
b. Gyri
c. Insula
d. Canals
e. Molds
13. Which of the following is not part of the brain?
a. Brainstem
b. Cerebellum
c. Diencephalon
d. Cerebellum
e. Thymus
14. This structure regulates heart rate, blood vessel diameter, swallowing, respiration, and sneezing
a. Medulla Oblongata
b. Pons
1. Which of the following is not a function of the nervous system?
a. Controlling muscles and glands
b. Maintaining homeostasis
c. Establishing and maintaining mental activity
d. Receiving sensory input and monitoring internal and external stimuli
e. All of the following are functions of the nervous system.
2. The phase of an action potential that is completely insensitive to another stimulus is called
what?
a. Relative refractory period
b. Absolute refractory period
c. Determinant refractory period
d. Complete refractory period
e. Silent refractory period
3. Graded potentials could result from each of the following except what?
a. Ligands binding to receptors
b. Mechanical stimulation
c. Temperature changes
d. A membrane potential above threshold
e. Spontaneous change in permeability
4. A weight lifter attempting a “clean and jerk” gets the weight above his head, but suddenly drops
the weight. This was most likely caused by
a. A stretch reflex
b. A withdrawal reflex
c. A golgi tendon reflex
d. A crossed extensor reflex
e. The weight lifter lacked the muscle tone necessary to lift the weight.
5. The correct number of spinal nerves in the human body is
a. 17
b. 24
c. 28
d. 31
e. 34
6. These nerves are responsible for movements of the vertebral column and skin near the midline
of the back
a. Cervical plexus
b. Dorsal Ramus
c. Brachial plexus
d. Ventral Ramus
e. Anterior horn
7. Which of the following is not part of the brachial plexus?
a. Axillary nerve
, b. Ulnar nerve
c. Radial nerve
d. Pectoral nerve
e. Femoral nerve
8. These two nerves are referred to that sciatic nerve.
a. Tibial and common fibular
b. Obturator and Femoral
c. Tibial and Obturator
d. Iliohypogastric and Ilioingual
e. Common fibular and Obturator
9. This division of the PNS is responsible for regulating resting and vegetative functions is
called what?
a. Sympathetic
b. Parasympathetic
c. Enteric
d. Somatic
e. Neuronal
10. Which of the following is not part of the cerebrum?
a. Frontal lobe
b. Cerebral lobe
c. Parietal lobe
d. Insula lobe
e. Temporal lobe
11. What is the correct order from the most superficial to the most deep of the meninges
a. Dura mater, Pia mater, and Arachnoid mater
b. Dura mater, Arachnoid mater, and Pia mater
c. Arachnoid mater, Pia mater, and Dura mater
d. Pia mater, Arachnoid mater, Dura mater
e. Pia mater, Dura mater, and Arachnoid mater
12. Depressions found in the brain are called what?
a. Sulci
b. Gyri
c. Insula
d. Canals
e. Molds
13. Which of the following is not part of the brain?
a. Brainstem
b. Cerebellum
c. Diencephalon
d. Cerebellum
e. Thymus
14. This structure regulates heart rate, blood vessel diameter, swallowing, respiration, and sneezing
a. Medulla Oblongata
b. Pons
