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Nervous System
Test Review
63 points total
20 anatomy lab practical (some
sheep eye so be prepared!)
25 M/C on Scantron—bring #2
pencil!
18 pts short answer
Multiple choice
25 pts on scantron sheet
Neurons
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Be able to name the parts of a neuron
and the functions of those parts
Brain
 Parts
of the
Brain
 Functions of
those parts
Parts of the Brain
Divisions of Nervous System
 Central
System
Nervous
– What it consists of
– Functions of the
parts
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Peripheral Nervous
System
– What it consists of
– Two Divisions
 Somatic
 Autonomic
– Sympathetic
Nervous System
– Parasympathetic
Nervous System
Senses
 Eye
– Parts of the Eye
– Functions of those parts
 Ear
– Parts of the Ear
– Functions of those parts
 Smell
and Taste
Nervous System Disorders
 What
they are and what causes
them—to the extent that we looked
at them in class. (they are in the mult
choice part, so it’s not too detailed!
Short Answer
18 pts—lots of choice!
Lots of choice for
students. That means
you have to circle the #
of the question you are
answering!
Questions include:
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During a lumbar puncture (spinal tap), a
hollow needle is inserted between the 3rd and
4th lumbar vertebrae. Why is there no danger
of injuring the spinal cord with the needle
during this procedure?
Why does exposure to toxins have more
devastating effects during early pregnancy
than in late pregnancy?
Bookwork
Questions include:
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When a light is shone into one eye, the pupils
constrict. Why is this an important protective
reflex?
Dr. Nakvarati used an instrument to press on
Mr. Cruz’s eye during his annual physical
examination. The eye deformed very little,
indicating the intraocular pressure was too
high. What was Mr. Cruz’s probable condition?
Lab/Bookwork
Questions include:
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Why do you have to blow your nose after
crying?
Explain the difference between
sensorineural deafness and conductive
deafness.
Labs
Questions include:
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Why might an upper respiratory infection
affect your sense of smell?
How does tinnitus affect balance?
Labs
Short Answers you
MUST answer…
There are three questions all of
you will respond to.
Mandatory Questions
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Describe the steps involved in the generation
of an action potential. Make sure to explain
the operation/significance of the
sodium/potassium pumps.
Myelination of peripheral neurons occurs
rapidly throughout the first year of life. How
can this process explain the increased abilities
of infants during their first year?
Describe the three types of neurons (Afferent,
Efferent and Interneurons)