Chapter 13-B: Nervous System Cells

Anatomy & Physiology 8th Edition by Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau

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Chapter 13-B: Nervous System Cells

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. The efferent pathways of the autonomic nervous system consists of the _____ nervous systems.
a. peripheral and afferent
b. sympathetic and parasympathetic
c. sympathetic and efferent
d. parasympathetic and somatic

 

ANS:   B                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 383

TOP:    Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems

 

  1. A neuron that transmits a nerve impulse toward the central nervous system is called a(n):
a. motor neuron.
b. sensory neuron.
c. interneuron.
d. bipolar neuron.

 

ANS:   B                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 383

TOP:    Afferent and Efferent Divisions

 

  1. The largest and most numerous type(s) of neuroglia is(are) the:
a. astrocytes.
b. microglia.
c. ependymal cells.
d. oligodendrocytes.

 

ANS:   A                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 384

TOP:    Glia

 

  1. Which of the following is not a function of the central nervous system (CNS)?
a. Integrating sensory information
b. Evaluating the information
c. Initiating an outgoing response
d. All of the above are functions of the CNS.

 

ANS:   D                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 382

TOP:    Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

 

  1. The part of the nervous system that transmits impulses from the CNS to the skeletal muscle is the:
a. somatic nervous system.
b. autonomic nervous system.
c. central nervous system.
d. afferent division.

 

ANS:   A                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 383

TOP:    Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems

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