Question 1

Match the term with its definition.
-CREB
C

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A)  the part of the brain involved in the actual declarative memory
B)  the largest of the cerebral commissures
C)  a factor than activates gene transcription for formation of dendritic spines
D)  a series of neurons involved in long-term memory
E)  a part of the temporal lobe involved in adding emotional overtones to a memoryF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Lesions on one side of the spinal cord cut the lateral spinothalamic tract and eliminate

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A)   sensations of touch from both sides below the level of injury.
B)   proprioception on the same side of the body below the level of the injury.
C)   cutaneous sensations on the opposite side of the body below the level of injury.
D)   sensations of vibration on the opposite side of the body at the level of the injury.
E)   sensations of tickle on the same side of the body below the level of injury.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Match the sensation with the appropriate receptor type.
-Ruffini end organs
A

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A)  mechanoreceptors
B)  thermoreceptors
C)  nociceptors
D)  chemoreceptors
E)  photoreceptorsF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Damage to the cerebellum is likely to cause

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A)   decreased muscle tone.
B)   balance impairment.
C)   the tendency to overshoot when reaching for an object.
D)   an intention tremor.
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

The taste area is located in the

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A)   insula.
B)   parietal lobe.
C)   frontal lobe.
D)   temporal lobe.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements concerning the descending pathways of the spinal cord is true?

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A)   Most descending pathways control sensory functions.
B)   Many of the descending pathways decussate in the midbrain.
C)   Descending pathways consist of upper and lower motor neurons.
D)   Descending pathways must synapse in the thalamus.
E)   These pathways start in the spinal cord and end in the brain.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

The extrapyramidal system

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A)   controls the speed of skilled movements.
B)   maintains control of unconscious movements.
C)   interprets cutaneous perception.
D)   projects sensory information from the medulla to the cerebrum.
E)   control facial expression, mastication, and tongue movements.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

HAPS Objective: H06.01 Describe exteroceptors, interoceptors and proprioceptors in terms of the general location of each in the body and the origin of the stimuli that each receives.
HAPS Objective: H06.02 Describe each of the following types of receptors, indicating what sensation it detects and giving an example of where it can be found in the body- pain receptors (nociceptors) , temperature receptors, mechanoreceptors (including proprioceptors and barorceptors/pressoreceptors) , chemoreceptors, and photoreceptors.
HAPS Objective: H06.03 Explain the generator potential that occurs when receptors for general senses are stimulated.
-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin. What is the function of "E"?

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A)   detects deep pressure, vibration, and proprioception
B)   responds to painful stimuli
C)   responds to light touch and superficial pressure
D)   detects touch, involved in 2-point discrimination
E)   detects continuous touch or pressureF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin. What structure does "C" represent?

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A)   Meissner corpuscles
B)   free nerve endings
C)   Ruffini end organ
D)   Pacinian corpuscle
E)   Merkel disksF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

The simplest and most common type of sensory nerve endings are free nerve endings.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The size of various regions of the primary somatic sensory cortex is proportional to the _______ sensory receptors in that area of the body.

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A)   size of
B)   location of
C)   number of
D)   size of muscles in
E)   position of theF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 12

The primary motor area

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A)   contains sensory neurons for the face in its inferior portion.
B)   contains a smaller area for control of the hands than for control of the legs.
C)   contains neurons that control smooth muscle.
D)   contains more motor neurons for the thighs than the mouth.
E)   contains a larger area for control of the hand and fingers than for control of the arm and elbow.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Receptors that in general do not produce an action potential, but can release neurotransmitters in response to a receptor potential are

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A)   phasic receptors.
B)   primary receptors.
C)   secondary receptors.
D)   tonic receptors.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

-Label area "A" on the cerebral cortex.

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A)   visual cortex
B)   primary motor cortex
C)   primary somatic sensory cortex
D)   motor speech area (Broca area) 
E)   sensory speech area (Wernicke area) F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

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A)   learning to play the harp.
B)   keeping time with music
C)   sleep-wake cycle
D)   coordination of skeletal musclesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

A primary function of the cerebellum is to

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A)   interpret sound.
B)   coordinate movement.
C)   control body temperature.
D)   regulate consciousness.
E)   regulate sleep patterns.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

-Label area "E" on the cerebral cortex.

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A)   visual cortex
B)   primary motor cortex
C)   primary somatic sensory cortex
D)   motor speech area (Broca'sarea) 
E)   sensory speech area (Wernicke area) F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is a somatic sense?

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A)   smell
B)   taste
C)   touch
D)   sound
E)   sightF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus would help us

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A)   perceive pain.
B)   tell if an object is rough or smooth.
C)   sense temperature.
D)   move our arms and legs.
E)   write a sentence.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

During brain surgery, the superior portion of the primary somatic sensory cortex of a patient is stimulated. The patient is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)   flex his fingers.
B)   talk to the surgeon.
C)   smile.
D)   feel something touching his back.
E)   wiggle his toes.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Exam 14: Integration of Nervous System Functions

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Match the term with its definition. -CREB C

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Which of the following statements concerning the descending pathways of the spinal cord is true?

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During brain surgery, the superior portion of the primary somatic sensory cortex of a patient is stimulated. The patient is most likely to

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A primary function of the cerebellum is to

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The simplest and most common type of sensory nerve endings are free nerve endings.

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Which of the following is a somatic sense?

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-Label area "E" on the cerebral cortex.

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The primary motor area

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Damage to the cerebellum is likely to cause

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Match the sensation with the appropriate receptor type. -Ruffini end organs A

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-Label area "A" on the cerebral cortex.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

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The extrapyramidal system

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The fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus would help us

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-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin. What structure does "C" represent?

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The size of various regions of the primary somatic sensory cortex is proportional to the _______ sensory receptors in that area of the body.

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Receptors that in general do not produce an action potential, but can release neurotransmitters in response to a receptor potential are

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Lesions on one side of the spinal cord cut the lateral spinothalamic tract and eliminate

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Match the term with its definition. -CREB C

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A primary function of the cerebellum is to

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The simplest and most common type of sensory nerve endings are free nerve endings.

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-Label area "E" on the cerebral cortex.

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The primary motor area

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Damage to the cerebellum is likely to cause

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Match the sensation with the appropriate receptor type. -Ruffini end organs A

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-Label area "A" on the cerebral cortex.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

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The extrapyramidal system

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