NURS 5315 Exam 4
1. Which pathway carries sensory information toward the central nervous
system? correct answer Ascending
2. Which type of axon transmits a nerve impulse at the highest rate? correct
answer Large myelinated
3. Which nerves are capable of regeneration? correct answer Myelinated nerves in
the periph- eral nervous system
4. The neurotransmitter norepinephrine is secreted in the correct answer correct
answer Sympathetic post- ganglion
5. Both oligodenroglia and Schwann cells share the ability to correct answer
correct answer Form a myelin sheath
6. During a synapse, what change occurs after the neurotransmitter binds to the
receptor? correct answer The permeability of the postsynaptic neuron changes;
consequently its membrane potential is changed as well.
7. What name is given to a large network of neurons within the brainstem that is
essential for maintaining wakefulness? correct answer Reticular activating system
8. Thought and goal-oriented behaviors are functions of which area of the brain?
correct answer Prefrontal Lobe
9.The region responsible for the motor aspects of speech is located in the correct
answer correct answer -
Broca area in the frontal lobe
10. Parkinson and Huntington disease are conditions associated with defects in
which area of the brain? correct answer Basal ganglia
11. Maintenance of a constant internal environment and the implementation of
behavioral patterns are main functions of which area of the brain? correct answer
Hypothal- amus
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12. The ability of the eyes to track moving objects through a visual field is
primarily a function of which colliculi? correct answer Superior
13. What parts of the brain mediate the expression of affect, both emotional
and behavioral states? correct answer Limbic system and prefrontal cortex
14. Reflex activities concerned with heart rate, blood pressure, respirations,
sneezing, swallowing, and coughing are controlled by which area of the brain?
correct answer Medulla oblongata
15.From which part of the midbrain do cranial nerves V to VIII emerge? correct
answer Pons
16. From which part of the midbrain do cranial nerves IX to XII emerge?
correct answer Medul- la Oblongata
17. Which area of the brain assumes responsibility for conscious and uncon-
scious muscle synergy and for maintaining balance and posture? correct answer
Cerebellum
18. Which statement is true regarding upper motor neurons? correct answer
The modify spinal reflex arcs
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1. Which pathway carries sensory information toward the central nervous
system? correct answer Ascending
2. Which type of axon transmits a nerve impulse at the highest rate? correct
answer Large myelinated
3. Which nerves are capable of regeneration? correct answer Myelinated nerves in
the periph- eral nervous system
4. The neurotransmitter norepinephrine is secreted in the correct answer correct
answer Sympathetic post- ganglion
5. Both oligodenroglia and Schwann cells share the ability to correct answer
correct answer Form a myelin sheath
6. During a synapse, what change occurs after the neurotransmitter binds to the
receptor? correct answer The permeability of the postsynaptic neuron changes;
consequently its membrane potential is changed as well.
7. What name is given to a large network of neurons within the brainstem that is
essential for maintaining wakefulness? correct answer Reticular activating system
8. Thought and goal-oriented behaviors are functions of which area of the brain?
correct answer Prefrontal Lobe
9.The region responsible for the motor aspects of speech is located in the correct
answer correct answer -
Broca area in the frontal lobe
10. Parkinson and Huntington disease are conditions associated with defects in
which area of the brain? correct answer Basal ganglia
11. Maintenance of a constant internal environment and the implementation of
behavioral patterns are main functions of which area of the brain? correct answer
Hypothal- amus
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, NURS 5315 Exam 4
12. The ability of the eyes to track moving objects through a visual field is
primarily a function of which colliculi? correct answer Superior
13. What parts of the brain mediate the expression of affect, both emotional
and behavioral states? correct answer Limbic system and prefrontal cortex
14. Reflex activities concerned with heart rate, blood pressure, respirations,
sneezing, swallowing, and coughing are controlled by which area of the brain?
correct answer Medulla oblongata
15.From which part of the midbrain do cranial nerves V to VIII emerge? correct
answer Pons
16. From which part of the midbrain do cranial nerves IX to XII emerge?
correct answer Medul- la Oblongata
17. Which area of the brain assumes responsibility for conscious and uncon-
scious muscle synergy and for maintaining balance and posture? correct answer
Cerebellum
18. Which statement is true regarding upper motor neurons? correct answer
The modify spinal reflex arcs
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