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Nervous system practice questions
Fill in the blank:
1. ___________________________ neurons conduct signals away from the central nervous system.
2. A collection of cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system is called a ______________________.
3. Specialized Rough ER in the neuron is called ____________________________________.
4. A nerve fiber consists of the ___________________________________ of a single neuron.
5. Axon originates originates at______________________________________.
6. The most common structural type of neuron is the __________________________ neuron, which has many
dendrites and a single axon.
7. The _______________________________ is the connective tissue covering that surrounds a fascicle.
8. The _______________________________ wraps several fascicles together to form a nerve.
9. The two cerebral hemispheres are separated by a deep groove called the ____________________________.
10. The thick folds of the cerebrum are called the _______________________________________.
11. The membrane that closely follows the contours of the brain is called the ___________________________.
12. Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by________________________________cells.
13. The spinal cord terminates at a structure called the _________________________________ at its distal end.
14. The bundle of nerve roots that extend through the vertebral canal at C1 – T1 are collectively called
the_______________________________________.
15. White matter of the CNS consists of _________________________________.
16. The ______________________________ links the cerebellum to the rest of the brain.
17. The white matter of the cerebellum is seen on cross-section as a deep layer with a branching fern-like
pattern and is called the ________________________________.
18. The ________________________ gland produces melatonin and functions as the body's internal time clock.
19. The ____________________________ nerve is a unique cranial nerve in that it regulates most of the major
viscera and not just structures of the head and neck.
20. There are ____________ pair of spinal nerves.
21. The phrenic nerve arises from the ___________________________ plexus.
22. The sciatic nerve arises from the ______________________________plexus.
Short Answer:
23. Name the three types of neurons and describe their function.
24. Name the 6 types of neuroglial cells, describe the function of each, and indicate whether each is found in the
central nervous system or the peripheral nervous system.
25. Name the three major portions of the brain.
26. Name the three meninges of the brain in order from most superficial to deepest.
27. Name the four ventricles of the brain, and their function.
28. Name three functions of cerebrospinal fluid.
29. Name the four lobes of the cerebrum.
30. Name the three structures of the diencephalon.
31. Name the two major divisions of the efferent nervous system.