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Chapter 14 Nervous

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The functional unit of the nervous system is   neuron  
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A synapse is   the microscopic space between neurons  
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Sensory neurons   transmit nerve impulses to the CNS  
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Which symptom is NOT a sign of a neurological disorder? Vertigo, paralysis, headaches, hives   hives  
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Hemiplegia is paralysis   of only one side of the body  
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An EEG is used to   measure the electrical activity of the brain  
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When performing a lumbar puncture, the needle is inserted between the ___ lumbar vertebrae.   third and fourth  
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Which division of the nervous system can be described as having a "fight or flight" response?   Sympathetic Nervous System  
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The CNS consists of   brain, spinal cord and meninges  
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Which of the meninges has a spider web appearance?   Arachnoid  
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There are ____ pairs of cranial nerves.   12  
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Which is NOT a lobe of the brain? Frontal, occipital, sphenoidal, temporal   sphenoidal  
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Which part of the brain produces hormones that signal the anterior pituitary gland to release its hormones?   Hypothalamus  
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Which brain section is NOT a part of the brain stem? Midbrain, thalamus, pons, medula oblongata   Thalamus  
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Which part of the brain is responsible for thinking and voluntary activity?   cerebrum  
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Gyri are   folds or convolutions in the brain  
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The portion of the brain responsible for equilibrium and controlling fine motor skills is the   cerebellum  
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There are ___ pairs of spinal nerves   31  
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The autonomic nervous system   is part of the peripheral nervous system, has two divisions and controls involuntary actions of smooth muscles, cardiac muscles and glands  
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All of the following are reflexes except corneal, patellar, retinal, plantar   retinal  
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Which sensation is NOT listed under "general sensations" proprioception, vision, pain, temperature   vision  
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symptoms of mental health disease include all the following except amnesia, catatonia, anxiety, hallucinations   anxiety  
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Which is NOT a taste sensation? sweet, spicy, salty, sour   spicy  
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The sense of smell is accomplished by the _____ nerve   olfactory  
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