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ANATOMY STACK 2

2025-1-SCI221-07

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The glia cells that help form the blood-brain barrier are the astrocytes.
Nerves that originate from the brain are called _____ nerves. cranial
The ________ of a presynaptic neuron associates with the dendrite of a postsynaptic neuron. axon terminal
This is the site of communication between neurons. synapse
Excitable cells that conduct the impulses are called neurons.
The _____ of a neuron is a single process that usually extends from a tapered portion of the cell body. axon
Which of these glia cells are located in the peripheral nervous system? Schwann cells
The efferent pathways of the autonomic nervous system consist of the ________ nervous systems. sympathetic and parasympathetic
Nerves that contain mostly afferent fibers are called _____ nerves sensory
Small distinct regions of gray matter in the CNS are called: nuclei.
In the human nervous system: there are almost equal numbers of glia cells and neurons.
The lymphatic system, like the circulatory system, is a closed circuit. False
Astrocytes attach to: neurons. blood vessels.
Which of the following is not a function of the central nervous system (CNS)? Integrating sensory information Evaluating the information Initiating an outgoing response
The enteric nervous system is made up of a complex network of nerve plexuses that control the visceral effectors in the intestinal wall.
The inner protective covering of the brain is called the meninges.
The lower end of the spinal cord, with its attached spinal nerve roots, gives the appearance of a horse’s tail called the cauda equina.
The dorsal root of each spinal nerve is easily recognized as a swelling called the dorsal root ganglion.
Spinal nerves are _____ fibers. motor and sensory
The spinal nerves are connected to the spinal cord and consist of _____ pairs. 31
Which of the following is not a branch of the trigeminal nerve? Zygomatic nerve
The brain has _____ major divisions. six
All cell bodies of the autonomic nervous system are located within the CNS. False
The layer of the meninges that serves as the inner periosteum of the cranial bone is the: dura mater.
Hormone that inhibits osteoclast activity in children calcitonin
Which of the following areas has the highest concentration of cones? the fovea centralis
Gustatory cells are located in all of the following areas except on the apical surface of vallate papillae on the tongue.
Cardiac output is determined by stroke volume and heart rate.
The heart has its own special covering, a loose-fitting inextensible sac called the pericardium.
The type of membranous tissue that lines the heart and blood vessels is the endothelium.
The lymph nodes located just above the bend of the elbow are called the _____ lymph nodes. supratrochlear
The lymphatic system, like the circulatory system, is a closed circuit. False
Interferon inhibits the spread of: viruses. cancer.
An infection in the thumb may result in enlargement of the _____ nodes. superficial cubital
Lymph capillaries called lacteals are located in the: small intestine.
The _____ of each lung lies against the ribs and is rounded to match the contours of the thoracic cavity. costal surface
The air-containing spaces that open, or drain, into the nasal cavity are called paranasal sinuses.
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