Neuro T2 And T3

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    The corpus callosum is an example of which type of fibre:

    • Association
    • Commissural
    • Projection
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  • 2. 

    CNS phagocytes can produce cytokines.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 3. 

    Astrocytes protect the brain from many substances, inlcuding glutamate.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 4. 

    How many ventricals are in the brain?

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    • 5

    • 6

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
  • 5. 

    The ________ makes up the largest portion of brain.

    • Cerebrum

    • Cerebellum

    • Diencephalon

    • Brainstem

    Correct Answer
    A. Cerebrum
  • 6. 

    Which part of the brain is generally concerned with life-sustaining functions?

    • Cerebellum

    • Brain stem

    • Diencephalon

    • Cerebral cortex

    Correct Answer
    A. Brain stem
  • 7. 

    CNS tissue is comprised mostly of neuroglia and CT.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    There is hardly CT in the brain, and while glia are significantly more numerous than neurons, they occupy less volume.

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  • 8. 

    Hypertension does not effect astrocytes' ability to protect the brain from dangerous chemicals.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 9. 

    GTO is _____ sensitive to passive stretch, and ____ sensitive to contractile force.

    • Very, not very

    • Not very, not very

    • Very, very

    • Not very, very

    Correct Answer
    A. Not very, very
  • 10. 

    _______ pain receptors are found in the infoldings of the alimentary canal, and _______ pain receptors result in an immobilization pain behaviour.

    • A-Delta, A-Delta

    • A-Delta, C-PMN

    • C-PMN, A-Delta

    • C-PMN, C-PMN

    Correct Answer
    A. A-Delta, C-PMN
  • 11. 

    Which type of neuroglia is the most numerous in the CNS?

    • Oligodendrocytes

    • Astrocytes

    • Microglia

    • Schwann Cells

    • Epindymal cells

    Correct Answer
    A. Astrocytes
  • 12. 

    Glial cells are:

    • Stable

    • Labile

    • Permanent

    Correct Answer
    A. Stable
  • 13. 

    Unipolar neurons have two processes.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The peripheral axon is always associated with the sensory receptor. The central axon always enters the CNS.

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  • 14. 

    Like normal veins, the cranial sinus endothelium lined dura has many tunics.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 15. 

    A seizure is an abnormal burst of neuronal firing that travels extensively throughout the brain.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    It may remain localized.

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  • 16. 

    Specialized sensory receptors only respond to one type of stimulus.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    They can respond to other stimulus, for example mechanical, however the threshold is much higher.

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  • 17. 

    What spinal level is the needle typically inserted during a spinal tap?

    • L1-L2

    • L2-L3

    • L3-L4

    • L4-L5

    • L5-S1

    Correct Answer
    A. L3-L4
  • 18. 

    The basal ganglia help to direct fine distal movements once postural adjustments have been made.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The basal ganglia help in directing the postural adjustments necessary for fine distal movements to occur.

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  • 19. 

    ____ has the longest spinal nerve within the CNS.

    • S3

    • L1

    • L5

    • Coc1

    Correct Answer
    A. Coc1
  • 20. 

    What is/are the function(s) of the pontine nuclei?

    • Relay nerve impulses between the cortex and the cerebellum.

    • Help to control breating, along with the medulla

    • Secretion of melatonin to help establish circadian rhythm

    • All of the above

    • A & b

    Correct Answer
    A. A & b
  • 21. 

    Choose the false statement.

    • The spinal nerve is surrounded by bony tissue.

    • The ventral root carries signals from glands and muscles.

    • The dorsal ramus carries signals to and from the back muscles.

    • The ventral ramus carries afferent and efferent signals.

    Correct Answer
    A. The ventral root carries signals from glands and muscles.
  • 22. 

    Which of the following belong in the CNS.

    • Schwann Cells

    • Microglia

    • Astrocytes

    • Proprioceptors

    • Ependymal cells

    • DRG

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Microglia
    A. Astrocytes
    A. Ependymal cells
  • 23. 

    The dura mater ends at __________, and the pia matter ends at ___________.

    • The conus medullaris, the sacrum

    • L5, the conus medullaris

    • The coccyx, L2

    • The cauda equina, the conus medullaris

    • S2, the coccyx

    Correct Answer
    A. S2, the coccyx
  • 24. 

    ________ aphasia in the _________ lobe results in impairment in the ability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs.

    • Wernike's, parietal

    • Wernike's, frontal

    • Broca's, temporal

    • Broca's, frontal

    Correct Answer
    A. Broca's, frontal
  • 25. 

    Hydrocephalus occurs when CSF builds up in the:

    • Epidural space

    • Subdural space

    • Subarachnoid space

    • Ventricles

    Correct Answer
    A. Ventricles
  • 26. 

    The diencephalon contains which of the following structures.

    • Midbrain

    • Epithalamus

    • Pons

    • Thalamus

    • Penial gland

    • Medulla oblongata

    • Reticular formaiton

    • Limbic system

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Epithalamus
    A. Thalamus
    A. Penial gland
    A. Limbic system

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