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The Brain & CNS
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Preguntas del test (33)
1Name the parts of the central nervous system
- ABrain
- BSpinal cord
- CAutonomic gangia
- DSympthetic ganglia
2What is the problem with damaging nerves?
- AThey cannot regenerate/divide
- BThey release neurotransmitters, which are toxic
- CThey become hyperactive, causing phantom pain
3What is the role of the CNS?
- AIntegrate neural signals and co-ordinate them
- BGenerate neuronal signals
- CProcess neuronal signals
4Name the 3 parts of a unipolar neuron, furthest from the synapse first
- ACell body
- BNeuronal process
- CAxial process
- DDendrites
5What make up the Tight Junction of the Blood Brain Barrier?
- AEndothelial cells
- BAstrocytes
- CBasement membrane
- DMicroglia
6What type of drug must have specific transporters to pass the blood brain barrier?
- AHyrophobic
- BHydrophillic
7What is the correct term for a collection of cell bodies in the CNS?
- ANucleus
- BGrey matter
- CTract
8In the CNS, what is the difference between Grey and White Matter?
- AGrey Matter- Where nerve cell body
White Matter- Where nerve fibres are found - BWhite Matter- Where nerve cell body
Grey Matter- Where nerve fibres are found
- AGrey Matter- Where nerve cell body
9Define 'Tract'
- AA major bundle of nerve fibres
- BA large collection of cell bodies
- CA collection of sensory/motor neurons froma single organ
10What is the general role of the brain stem?
- ASensory centre
- BEmotional centre
- CVital functions
11Name the three parts of the brain stem in ascending order
- AMedulla oblongata
- BPons
- CMidbrain
12What is the role of cranial nerves?
- AThey supply neck & head with sensory neurones
- BThey supply neck & head with motor neurones
- CThey supply nec & head with sensory/motor neurones
13What is found in the midbrain and what's its role?
- ASubstantia nigra
- BInferior nigra
- CRelease dopamine
- DRelease ACh
- EHelp motor movement
14Define decussation
- AThe crossing over of tracts to form an X shape
- BThe crossing over of tracts to form an V shape
- CThe crossing over of tracts to form an U shape
15Name the ascending and descending tracts that supply sensory & motor info to/from the brain
- AAscending- Spinothalamic Tract
Descending- Corticospinal Tract - BAscending-Corticospinal Tract
Descending- Spinothalmic Tract
- AAscending- Spinothalamic Tract
16What is the role of the Reticular Activating System?
- AControls sensory input from eyes
- BControls levels of alertness
- CControls fine motor function
17What is the likely result of damage to the RAS?
- AComa
- BBlindness
- CDifficulty speaking
18What sense does not influence the RAS?
- ATouch
- BTaste
- CSmell
19What attaches the cerebellum to the brain stem?
- ACerebellar penducles
- BCerebellar callosum
- CCerebellar tubucles
20Increase in RAS activity causes...
- AAlertness
- BHeightened senses
- CIncreased motor control
21What is the main role of the cerebellum?
- ACo-ordination of fine movement
- BCo-ordination of gross movement
- CCo-ordination of limb movement
22What makes up the diencephalon?
- APons
- BMedulla Oblongata
- CMidbrain
- DThalamus
- EHypothalamus
23What is the role of the thalamus & hypothalamus?
- AThalamus- major relay centre for sensory impulses
Hypothalamus- endocrine function - BHypothalamus- major relay centre for sensory impulses
Thalamus- endocrine function
- AThalamus- major relay centre for sensory impulses
24What is a motor cortex and where is found?
- AThe cerebellum
- BCerebrum
- CInitiates motor movement
- DReceives signals from motor neuroens
25What is the somatosensory cortex and where does it receive/send its signals?
- AThe whole body
- BThe limbs
- CThe abdomen
- DSensory imput (touch)
26Where are association areas found?
- AEvery lobe
- BFrontal lobr
- CPariatal lobe
- DOccipital lobe
- ETemporal lobe
27What is the role of association areas?
- ATo associate pain with emotion
- BTo create/store memory
- CTo link sensory input to motor output
- DTo connect pain to memory
28What separates the frontal and temporal lobes?
- ALateral suculus
- BTemporal suculus
- COccipital suculus
29Where is the auditory complex?
- ATemporal lobe
- BParietal lobe
- COccipital lobe
30Where is the visual cortex found?
- AOccipital lobe
- BParietal lobe
- CTemporal lobe
- DFrontal lobe
31What causes the characteristic 'brain folds'?
- AGrey matter grows faster than white matter
- BWhite matter grows faster than grey matter
- CWhite matter grows on top of grey matter
- DGrey matter grows on top of white matter
32What are commisural tracts?
- AConnect lobes of the cerebrum together
- BConnect cerebellum to cerebrum
- CConnect brain hemispheres together
- DConnect brain stem to brain
33What is the function of the Limbic System?
- ACo-ordinating memory storage
- BEmotional centre
- CCo-ordination of motor movement
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- (Nervous System) Haematology and Anatomy Test sobre The Brain & CNS, creado por gina_evans0312 el 14/11/2013.
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