Question 1

The type of brain waves observed in an individual who is awake but in a quiet resting state with eyes closed are ________ waves.

Accepted Answer

A)   alpha
B)   beta
C)   delta
D)   theta
E)   gammaF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Receptors that in general do not produce an action potential, but can release neurotransmitters in response to a receptor potential are ________ receptors.

Accepted Answer

A)   phasic
B)   primary
C)   secondary
D)   tonicE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Indicate the order of each of the following in a descending pathway.
(1)  Cerebral cortex
(2)  Pyramids
(3)  Cerebral peduncles
(4)  Internal capsule

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2, 3, 4
B)   1, 3, 4, 2
C)   1, 3, 2, 4
D)   2, 4, 3, 1
E)   1, 4, 3, 2F) A) and B)
G) C) and D) E

Question 4

The perception of position and movement of body parts is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   sensation
B)   kinesthesia
C)   proprioception
D)   All of the choices are correct.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Impulses that initiate motivation and forethought originate in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   postcentral gyrus
B)   precentral gyrus
C)   prefrontal area
D)   association area
E)   central sulcusF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 6

Long-term memory may involve

Accepted Answer

A)   an influx of potassium ions into the neuron.
B)   activating substance P.
C)   a change in the shape of the neuron's cytoskeleton.
D)   forming a nerve plexus.
E)   rearranging neurons in the brain.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Pacinian corpuscles respond to

Accepted Answer

A)   an increase in tendon tension.
B)   deep cutaneous pressure and vibration.
C)   stretch and tension.
D)   temperature and pain.
E)   light touch.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Mechanoreceptors respond to

Accepted Answer

A)   compression of receptors.
B)   irritation of nerve endings.
C)   light striking the receptors.
D)   binding of molecules to membrane receptors.
E)   a change in temperature.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

The cerebellum functions as a comparator. This means that the cerebellum compares

Accepted Answer

A)   the incoming sensory stimuli with the outgoing sensory stimuli.
B)   intended movements with actual movements.
C)   spinal cord activity with the activity of the cerebrum.
D)   the right cerebellar hemisphere with the left cerebellar hemisphere.
E)   and coordinates rapid, complex movements like figure skating.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

The pain a person experiences with acute appendicitis results from stimulating nerve endings called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   painreceptors
B)   internoreceptors
C)   visceroreceptors
D)   proprioceptors
E)   appendoreceptorsF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Match the sensation with the appropriate receptor type.
-Hair follicle receptors

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanoreceptors
B)  Thermoreceptors
C)  Nociceptors
D)  Chemoreceptors
E)  PhotoreceptorsF) C) and E)
G) B) and D) D

Question 12

During brain surgery, the superior portion of the primary somatic sensory cortex of a patient is stimulated. The patient is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)   flex his fingers.
B)   talk to the surgeon.
C)   smile.
D)   feel something touching his back.
E)   wiggle his toes.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following would indicate a possible lesion of the trigeminal nerve (V) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lack of chewing reflex when an item is placed in the oral cavity
B)   Lack of ability to move the head in response to a loud noise
C)   Delayed visual tracking of a moving object
D)   Both "lack of ability to move the head in response to a loud noise" and "delayed visual tracking of a moving object" are correct.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Damage to Wernicke area would result in

Accepted Answer

A)   facial paralysis.
B)   facial tics.
C)   aphasia.
D)   "seeing stars".
E)   apraxia.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Match the type of brain wave with its appropriate description.
-Theta waves

Accepted Answer

A)  Usually occur in children or in adults experiencing frustration
B)  Observed in a person who is awake, quiet, and resting, with eyes closed
C)  Occur in deep sleep, infancy, and patients with brain disorders
D)  Occur during intense mental activityE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Two tracts found within the extrapyramidal system are the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   rubrospinal and corticospinal
B)   spinothalamic and tectospinal
C)   vestibulospinal and rubrospinal
D)   corticobulbar and vestibulospinal
E)   corticospinal and corticobulbarF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

The brainstem receives sensory input from which cranial nerves? (Check all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypoglossal
B)   Oculomotor
C)   Optic
D)   Vagus
E)   VestibulocochlearF) C) and D)
G) A) and B) C, D, E

Question 18

All of the following nerve endings are found in the skin EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Pacinian corpuscles
B)   proprioceptors
C)   Ruffini end organs
D)   Merkel disks
E)   Meissner corpusclesF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 19

The taste area is located in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   insula
B)   parietal lobe
C)   frontal lobe
D)   temporal lobeE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Identify all of the examples of primary receptors. (Check all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Free nerve endings
B)   Hair cells in the ear
C)   Meissner corpuscle
D)   Pacinian corpuscle
E)   Taste cellF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Exam 14: Integration of Nervous System Functions

The type of brain waves observed in an individual who is awake but in a quiet resting state with eyes closed are ________ waves.

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Receptors that in general do not produce an action potential, but can release neurotransmitters in response to a receptor potential are ________ receptors.

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Indicate the order of each of the following in a descending pathway. (1) Cerebral cortex (2) Pyramids (3) Cerebral peduncles (4) Internal capsule

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The perception of position and movement of body parts is ________.

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Impulses that initiate motivation and forethought originate in the ________.

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Long-term memory may involve

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Pacinian corpuscles respond to

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Mechanoreceptors respond to

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The cerebellum functions as a comparator. This means that the cerebellum compares

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The pain a person experiences with acute appendicitis results from stimulating nerve endings called ________.

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Match the sensation with the appropriate receptor type. -Hair follicle receptors

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During brain surgery, the superior portion of the primary somatic sensory cortex of a patient is stimulated. The patient is most likely to

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Which of the following would indicate a possible lesion of the trigeminal nerve (V) ?

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Damage to Wernicke area would result in

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Match the type of brain wave with its appropriate description. -Theta waves

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Two tracts found within the extrapyramidal system are the ________.

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The brainstem receives sensory input from which cranial nerves? (Check all that apply.)

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All of the following nerve endings are found in the skin EXCEPT ________.

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The taste area is located in the ________.

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Identify all of the examples of primary receptors. (Check all that apply.)

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