Chapter 06 Neuronal Signaling and the Structure of the Nervous System

Chapter 06 Neuronal Signaling and the Structure of the Nervous System

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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is/are functions of the human nervous system?
   A. Receiving, storing and processing information on the internal and external environments
   B.  Bringing about changes in physiology and/or behavior to ensure optimal functions of homeostatic mechanisms
   C.  Secretion of hormones
   D.  Coordination of movement
   E.  All of the choices are correct

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Section 6A
Topic: Nervous System
 

2. Which is not true of myelin?
   A.Is a fatty membranous sheath
   B. Is formed by glial cells
   C. Influences the rate of conduction of the electrical signal down an axon
   D. Myelin covers all parts of the neuron: axon, cell body and dendrites
   E. None of the choices are true

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Section 6A.01
Topic: Nervous System
 

3. Which of the following is not true about axon transport?
   A.It refers to the passage of materials from the cell body of a neuron to the axon terminals
   B. It refers to the passage of materials from axon terminals to the cell body of a neuron
   C. It refers to the transport of materials across the axonal membrane
   D. It is especially important for maintaining the integrity of neurons with long axons

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Section 6A.01
Topic: Nervous System
 

4. A given neuron can
   A.Be either a presynaptic neuron or a postsynaptic neuron
   B. Receive information from more than one other neuron
   C. Transmit information to more than one other neuron
   D. Simultaneously release more than one type of neurotransmitter
   E. Do all of these things

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Section 6A.02
Topic: Nervous System
 

5. Which of the following is not true of glial cells?
   A.They form the myelin for axons
   B. Neurons outnumber glial cells 10 to 1 in the nervous system
   C. They deliver fuel molecules to neurons and remove the waste products of metabolism
   D. They are important for the growth and development of the nervous system
   E. They regulate the composition of the extracellular fluid in the CNS

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Section 6A.03
Topic: Nervous System