Chapter 12 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Chapter 12 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1) Which of the following is NOT a function of the nervous system?

1. a) Sensory function
2. b) Integrative function
3. c) Motor function
4. d) All are functions of the nervous system

Answer: d

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 12.1 Describe the structures and basic functions of the nervous system.

Study Objective 2: SO 12.1.2 Describe the three basic functions of the nervous system.

Section Reference 1: Sec 12.1 Overview of the Nervous System

2) Which of the following are divisions of the peripheral nervous system?

1. a) Somatic nervous system
2. b) Autonomic nervous system
3. c) Enteric nervous system
4. d) All of these choices

Answer: d

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 12.1 Describe the structures and basic functions of the nervous system.

Study Objective 2: SO 12.1.1 Describe the organization of the nervous system.

Section Reference 1: Sec 12.1 Overview of the Nervous System

3) The motor portion of the autonomic nervous system can be divided into

1. a) somatic and sympathetic divisions.
2. b) somatic and parasympathetic divisions.
3. c) enteric and somatic divisions.
4. d) sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
5. e) voluntary and involuntary divisions.

Answer: d

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 12.1 Describe the structures and basic functions of the nervous system.

Study Objective 2: SO 12.1.1 Describe the organization of the nervous system.

Section Reference 1: Sec 12.1 Overview of the Nervous System

4) Which of the following types of cells display the property of electrical excitability?

1. a) Muscle cells
2. b) Neurons
3. c) All of these choices
4. d) None of these choices

Answer: c

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 12.2 Compare the structures and functions of neurons and neuroglia and white matter and gray matter.

Study Objective 2: SO 12.2.1 Contrast the histological characteristics and the functions of neurons and neuroglia.

Section Reference 1: Sec 12.2 Histology of Nervous Tissue

5) Which of following organelles is a common site of protein synthesis in neurons?

1. a) mitochondria
2. b) nucleus
3. c) Nissl body
4. d) Golgi apparatus
5. e) nucleolus

Answer: c

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 12.2 Compare the structures and functions of neurons and neuroglia and white matter and gray matter.

Study Objective 2: SO 12.2.1 Contrast the histological characteristics and the functions of neurons and neuroglia.

Section Reference 1: Sec 12.2 Histology of Nervous Tissue