Chapter 2: Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Chapter 2: Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

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Multiple-Choice Questions

2.1-1.  The primary symptom shown by Kathryn D. was

1. severe nausea.
2. inability to sleep.
3. muscle weakness.
4. distortions of memory.
5. difficulty in recognizing facial displays of emotion.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID:  2.1-1

Page Ref:  28

Topic:  Opening Vignette

Skill:  Factual

Answer: c. muscle weakness.

Rationale:  Muscle weakness associated with a muscle disorder was the primary symptom shown by Kathryn D.

2.1-2.  _______ neurons gather information from the environment related to light, odors, and contact of our skin with objects.

1. Sensory
2. Motor
3. Inter-
4. Relay inter-
5. Local inter-

Difficulty:  2

Question ID: 2.1-2

Page Ref: 28

Topic: Introduction

Skill: Factual

Answer: a. Sensory

Rationale:  Sensory neurons gather information from the environment.

2.1-3. _______ neurons function to contract muscles.

1. Sensory
2. Motor
3. Inter-
4. Relay
5. Local

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 2.1-3

Page Ref:  28

Topic:  Introduction

Skill:  Factual

Answer: b. Motor

Rationale:  Motor neurons function to contract body muscles.

2.1-4. _______ are located only within the central nervous system.

1. Sensory
2. Motor
3. Relay interneurons
4. Projection neurons
5. Schwann cells

Difficulty: 2

Question ID: 2.1-4

Page Ref: 28

Topic:    Introduction

Skill: Factual

Answer:  c. Relay interneurons

Rationale:  Relay interneurons are located only within the central nervous system.

2.1-5.  Which of the following is correct regarding neurons?

1. All neurons are sensory neurons.
2. Motor neurons gather sensory information from the environment.
3. The number of neurons in the human nervous system is estimated at more than 100 billion.
4. The term “motor” refers to a mechanical engine.
5. Interneurons are found outside the brain and spinal cord.

Difficulty: 2

Question ID: 2.1-5

Page Ref: 28-29

Topic: Introduction

Skill: Factual

Answer: c. The number of neurons in the human nervous system is estimated at more than 100 billion.

Rationale: The number of neurons in the human nervous system is estimated at more than 100 billion.

2.1-6.  The _______ system is defined as comprised of the brain and spinal cord.

1. peripheral nervous
2. central nervous
3. enteric nervous
4. human nervous
5. local circuit

Difficulty: 2

Question ID: 2.1-6

Page Ref: 29

Topic: Introduction

Skill: Conceptual

Answer: b. central nervous

Rationale:  The brain and spinal cord comprise the central nervous system.

2.1-7.  The  _______ system is that portion of the nervous system that lies outside of the brain and spinal cord.

1. extraspinal
2. central nervous
3. enteric nervous
4. human nervous
5. peripheral nervous

Difficulty: 2

Question ID:  2.1-7

Page Ref: 29

Topic: Introduction

Skill: Conceptual

Answer: e. peripheral nervous system

Rationale:  The peripheral nervous system lies outside the brain and spinal cord.