Chapter 12: Nervous System Cells

Chapter 12: Nervous System Cells

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

TRUE/FALSE

1. The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 373

TOP:    Nervous System Cells Introduction

2. The afferent nervous system consists of all outgoing motor pathways.

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 375

TOP:    Afferent and Efferent Divisions

3. Multiple sclerosis is the most common primary disease of the CNS.

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 378 (Box 12-2)                          TOP:    Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

4. Ependymal cells engulf and destroy microbes and cellular debris in inflamed or degenerating brain tissue.

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Synthesis        REF:    Page 384

TOP:    Repair of Nerve Fibers

5. Oligodendrocytes form myelin sheaths around nerve fibers in the CNS.

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 378

TOP:    Glia