Neuroanatomy Quiz 1
- 1.
Which of the following cell bodies are found in the dorsal root ganglia?
- A.
Microglia
- B.
Multipolar cell
- C.
Oligodendrocyte
- D.
Pseudounipolar
- E.
Astrocyte
Correct Answer
D. Pseudounipolar -
- 2.
Which of the following cell's primary function is phagocytosis?
- A.
Astrocytes
- B.
Oligodendrocytes
- C.
Amphicytes
- D.
Schwann cells
- E.
Microglia
Correct Answer
E. Microglia -
- 3.
What cell(s) is/are involved in the formation of the blood-brain-barrier?
- A.
Astrocytes
- B.
Ependymal cells
- C.
Both a and b are correct
- D.
Neither a nor b are correct
- E.
GSE fibers
Correct Answer
A. Astrocytes -
- 4.
Which of the following is derived from neural crest tissues?
- A.
Dorsal root ganglia
- B.
Robinson
- C.
Grey Matter of the CNS
- D.
White Matter of the PNS
- E.
Axons
- F.
Dendrites
- G.
Astrocytes
- H.
A and c
- I.
A and d
Correct Answer
A. Dorsal root ganglia -
- 5.
Oligodendrocytes are located in:
- A.
Gray matter of the CNS
- B.
White matter of the CNS
- C.
Both a and b are correct
- D.
Grey matter of the PNS
- E.
White matter of the PNS
- F.
None of the above are correct
Correct Answer
C. Both a and b are correct -
- 6.
The dendritic zone contains the:
- A.
Boutons
- B.
Cell body
- C.
Axon
- D.
Axonal termini
- E.
All of the above
- F.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Cell body -
- 7.
Which of the following is the site of synaptic transmission on the efferent neurite?
- A.
Telodendron
- B.
Bouton
- C.
Axonal terminus
- D.
All of the following
Correct Answer
D. All of the following -
- 8.
Sensory cell bodies of spinal nerves are found in which of the following structures?
- A.
Dorsal horn of the spinal cord
- B.
Dorsal root ganglion
- C.
Dorsal primary ramus
- D.
Ventral primary ramus
- E.
All of the above
- F.
A and b
- G.
A, c, and d
- H.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Dorsal root ganglion -
- 9.
Which of the following types of cell to cell connectivity involves gap juntions between two neuronal cell bodies?
- A.
Anodendritic
- B.
Anoaxonal
- C.
Somatosomatic
- D.
Dendrodendritic
- E.
Axosomatic
Correct Answer
C. Somatosomatic -
- 10.
Spinal cord ventral (anterior) horn cells are classified to their fuction as which of the following?
- A.
Sensory neurons
- B.
Connector or interneurons
- C.
Motor neurons
- D.
Goldgi type II neurons
Correct Answer
C. Motor neurons -
- 11.
Neuronal perikarya are located within which of the following?
- A.
Gray matter of the CNS
- B.
White matter of the CNS
- C.
Dorsal Root Ganglia
- D.
Ventral Ganglia
- E.
A and c
- F.
None of the above
- G.
Robinson
Correct Answer
A. Gray matter of the CNS -
- 12.
Which of the following are derived directly from neural crest cells?
- A.
Substantia nigra
- B.
Pons
- C.
Medulla
- D.
Pia matter
- E.
Dorsal root ganglia
- F.
A and e
- G.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. Dorsal root ganglia -
- 13.
The meningeal layers of the brain in correct order from outside to inside are:
- A.
Dura, arachnoid, pia
- B.
Pia, arachnoid, dura
- C.
Arachnoid, dura, pia
- D.
Arachnoid, pia, dura
- E.
Dura, pia, arachnoid
- F.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Dura, arachnoid, pia -
- 14.
What form of cell-to-cell communication is the most common?
- A.
Axosomatic
- B.
Axoaxonal
- C.
Axodendritic
- D.
Somatodendritic
- E.
Somatosomatic
Correct Answer
C. Axodendritic -
- 15.
Which of the following compoinds are not involved in the synthesis of acetylcholine?
- A.
Oxaloacetate
- B.
Acetyl co-enzyme A
- C.
ATP
- D.
Isocitrate
Correct Answer
D. Isocitrate -
- 16.
All of the following statements concerning nerves are correct except:
- A.
A nerve tract is the name given to a fiber in the CNS
- B.
The supporting cell of a mylenated nerve fiber in the CNS is called an Oligodendrocyte.
- C.
A Node of Ranvier are absent from mylenated nerve fibers in the CNS
- D.
The major dense line of myelin consists of two inner layers of plasma membrane that are fused together
Correct Answer
C. A Node of Ranvier are absent from mylenated nerve fibers in the CNS -
- 17.
What morphology of neurons is found within a cranial nerve ganglia?
- A.
Multipolar
- B.
Bipolar
- C.
Unipolar
- D.
Pseudounipolar
Correct Answer
D. Pseudounipolar -
- 18.
Which of the following are derived from Mesoderm?
- A.
Microglia
- B.
Multipolar cell
- C.
Oligodendrocytes
- D.
Schwann cell
- E.
Astrocytes
Correct Answer
A. Microglia -
- 19.
Most brain tumors are derived from oligodendrocytes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Ask Robinson
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 20.
Which of the following cell's primary function is the maintaining of the structural integrity of the brain via the pial-glial limiting membrane and the blood-brain-barrier?
- A.
Astrocytes
- B.
Oligodendrocytes
- C.
Amphicytes
- D.
Schwann cells
- E.
Microglia
Correct Answer
A. Astrocytes -
- 21.
What cell(s) is/are involved in the formation of elaborate myelin sheaths within the grey matter?
- A.
Astrocytes
- B.
Oligodendrocytes
- C.
Microglia
- D.
Both a and b are correct
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Oligodendrocytes -
- 22.
What glial cell is typically associated with peripheral nerves?
- A.
Schwann Cells
- B.
Oligodendrocytes
- C.
Amphicytes
- D.
Astrocytes
Correct Answer
A. Schwann Cells -
- 23.
Nissi substance is composed of what structures?
- A.
Smooth ER
- B.
Polysomes
- C.
Free ribosomes
- D.
B and c only
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. B and c only -
- 24.
Loss of staining characteristics of Nissi substances with an increase in the volume of the perikarya is referred to as:
- A.
Transneuronal degeneration
- B.
Chromatolysis
- C.
Both and and b are correct
- D.
Neither a nor b are correct
Correct Answer
B. Chromatolysis -
- 25.
Which of the following structures are involved in synaptic transmission onto the afferent neurite?
- A.
Telodendron
- B.
Bouton
- C.
Axonal terminus
- D.
All of the following
Correct Answer
D. All of the following -
- 26.
Neuronal perikarya are located in:
- A.
Nuclei
- B.
Lamina
- C.
Ganglia
- D.
Both a and b are correct
- E.
All of the above are correct
Correct Answer
E. All of the above are correct -
- 27.
Excitatory synapes with motor neurons are mainly on dendrites. An 'all or none' action potential occurs first in the:
- A.
First node of Ranvier
- B.
Distal dendrites
- C.
Axon hillock
- D.
Proximal dendrites
- E.
Soma
Correct Answer
C. Axon hillock -
- 28.
Microglia cells arise from the:
- A.
Neural tube
- B.
Neural crest
- C.
Both a and b are correct
- D.
Neither a and b are correct
Correct Answer
D. Neither a and b are correct -
- 29.
The CNS is derived from what specific primitive embryological structure?
- A.
Neural tube
- B.
Neural crest
- C.
Mesodermal edemas
- D.
Ependymal cells
- E.
Both b and c are correct
Correct Answer
A. Neural tube -
- 30.
Cells that produce myelin are:
- A.
Derived from the neuroepithelium on the neural tube
- B.
Derived from the neural crest
- C.
Both a and b
- D.
Neither a nor b
Correct Answer
C. Both a and b -
- 31.
Multipolar neurons are found in all of the following sites except:
- A.
Cerebral cortex
- B.
Cerebellar cortex
- C.
Dorsal root ganglia
- D.
Anterior horn of the spinal cord
- E.
Sympathetic ganglia
Correct Answer
C. Dorsal root ganglia -
- 32.
All of the following cellular and extracellular components are found directly associated with a spinal nerve except:
- A.
Schwann cells
- B.
Astrocytes
- C.
Epineurium
- D.
Axons
- E.
Myelin sheaths
Correct Answer
B. Astrocytes -
- 33.
Which of the following glial cells are NOT found in the CNS?
- A.
Fibrous astrocyte
- B.
Oligodendrocyte
- C.
Microglia
- D.
Schwann cell
- E.
Protoplasmic astrocyte
Correct Answer
D. Schwann cell -
- 34.
Ependymal cells line or cover all of the following except:
- A.
Cerebral cortex
- B.
Central canal or the spinal cord
- C.
Choroids plexus of the capillary network
- D.
Ventricular cavities of the cerebral hemispheres
- E.
Venticular cavity of the diencephalon
Correct Answer
A. Cerebral cortex -
- 35.
Which of the following are involved in the formation of the blood-brain-barrier?
- A.
Astrocytes
- B.
Nonfenestrated capillaries
- C.
Both a and b are correct
- D.
Neither a nor b are correct
Correct Answer
C. Both a and b are correct -
- 36.
Due to the ability of glial cells to undergo mitosis, spontaneous remission of MS is possible.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Ask Robinson
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 37.
Nissl substance:
- A.
Is responsible for the synthsis of peptides and proteins
- B.
Is activated by RNA
- C.
Both a and b are correct
- D.
Neither a nor b are correct
Correct Answer
C. Both a and b are correct -
- 38.
The most common morphological subtype of neurons of the sensory nerves is:
- A.
Bipolar
- B.
Multipolar
- C.
Oligodendrocytes
- D.
Pseudounipolar
- E.
Unipolar
Correct Answer
D. Pseudounipolar -
- 39.
The pial-glial limiting membrane involves:
- A.
Arachnoid matter
- B.
Astrocytes
- C.
Both a and b are correct
- D.
Neither a nor b are correct
Correct Answer
B. Astrocytes -
- 40.
All nodes of Ranvier:
- A.
The axon is not covered by glial cells
- B.
Axons from other neurons participate to axoaxonic communication
- C.
Both a and b are correct
- D.
Neither a nor b are correct
Correct Answer
D. Neither a nor b are correct -
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