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Week 14 Assignment
Week 7-14 Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Within the nervous system, coding for the strength of a stimulus is accomplished through | the frequency of nerve impulses. |
| Which is true of an action potential? | The outside of the plasma membrane is negatively charged, and the inside is positively charged. |
| Stimulus-gated channels open in response to | sensory stimuli |
| Severe depression can be caused by a deficit in certain brain synapses of | amines |
| Which of the following statements about amino acid neurotransmitters is incorrect | They are all inhibitory neurotransmitters |
| Which of the following is not associated with the oculomotor nerve | Closing and opening of the eye (blink reflex) |
| Which is the only plexus that contains fibers from the thoracic region of the spinal cord | Brachial |
| Nerves that innervate the floor of the pelvic cavity and some of the surrounding areas are found in the _____ plexus | coccygeal |
| The parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions always act with a cooperative influence, and through summation of the impulses, the effect can be increased | False |
| Which type of breathing is characterized by repeated sequences of deep gasps and apnea, and is usually seen in people with increased intracranial pressure | Biot’s breathing |
| Which of the following constitutes total lung volume | Residual volume and vital capacity |