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1
Q

All neural tissue outside of the brain and spinal cord makes up which nervous system?

A

Peripheral

2
Q

Information is carried to the CNS by the ______ division, and motor commands are carried to muscles and gland via the _____ division.

A

Afferent, Efferent

3
Q

______ increase(s) the speed at which action potential travels alone the axon of an oligondendrocyte.

A

Myelin

4
Q

Which of the following is an example of a demyelination disorder?

A

Multiple Scleriosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Heavy metal poisoning.

5
Q

What is a shift of membrane potential toward 0mv called? An example is the entry of sodium into the cell.

A

Depolarization

6
Q

______ is when a cell membrane cannot respond normally to further stimulation.

A

The refractory period

7
Q

Synapses that release norepinephrine are called:

A

Adrenergic

8
Q

The three layers of specialized membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord are the:

A

Meninges

9
Q

Which region of the brain controls conscious thought, sensations, memory storage, and complex movements?

A

Cerebrum

10
Q

The hypothalamus is connected to what gland, which is the primary link between the nervier and endocrine systems?

A

Pituitary

11
Q

Which region of the brain is responsible for control of autonomic

A

Medulla Oblongta

12
Q

Which of the following is caused by an imbalance in the amount of CSF fluid produced and the rate at which it is absorbed?

A

Hydrocephalus

13
Q

The ______ division of the autonomic nervous system stimulates tissue metabolism, increases alertness, and prepares the body to deal with emergencies.

A

Sympathetic

14
Q

The stimulation of Beta 1 receptors causes which of the following?

A

An Increase in Cardiac Contractility, An increase in cardiac Condution, an increase in heart rate.

15
Q

The parasympathetic nervous has nicotinic and _______ receptors.

A

Muscarinic

16
Q

What are the chemical messengers of the endocrine system called?

A

Hormones

17
Q

The _____ provides the highest level of endocrine level of endocrine control by acting as an important link between the nervous and endocrine systems.

A

hypothalamus

18
Q

The hormones released by the _____ control other endocrine glands.

A

Anterior pituitary gland

19
Q

Antidiuretic Horomone and oxytocin are produced by which gland?

A

Posterior Pituitary gland

20
Q

What is that primary function of the antidiuretic hormone?

A

To decrease the amount of water lost in urine

21
Q

The hormone that stimulates smooth muscle contraction during labor and delivery is:

A

Oxytocin

22
Q

The Hormone that stimulates smooth muscle contractions during labor and delivery is:

A

Diabetic Insipidus

23
Q

Which corticosteroid affects the electrolyte composition of body fluids?

A

Aldosterone

24
Q

Which of the following affects glucose metabolism

A

Cortisol

25
Q

Epinephrine is produced by which gland?

A

Adrenal medulla

26
Q

The Endocrine cells of which organ produces glucagon and insulin?

A

Pancreas

27
Q

The Alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans produce which hormone?

A

Glucagon

28
Q

Which hormone is release by the kidney to stimulate the production of red blood cells by bone marrow?

A

Erythropoietin

29
Q

In a(n)______ effect, one hormone much be present for another to work.

A

Permissive

30
Q

A(n) ______ effect can result in two hormones having a net effect greater than the sum of their individual effects.

A

Synergistic