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CNS (central nervous system) - (ANSWER)consists of the brain and spinal cord
PNS (peripheral nervous system) - (ANSWER)the sensory and motor neurons that connect the CNS to the
rest of the body
-Autonomic- internal involuntary funct.
-Somatic- voluntary
Frontal lobe function - (ANSWER)associated with reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement,
emotions, and problem solving
-problem- personality changes
temporal lobe function - (ANSWER)auditory, receptive speech (werniche)
occipital lobe function - (ANSWER)vision
parietal lobe function - (ANSWER)sensation, taste, read/write
-problem- agonosia
cerebral cortex function - (ANSWER)Is the center for humans highest functions governing thought,
memory, reasoning, sensation and voluntary movement.
Depolarization - (ANSWER)Initial (excitatory) - when sodium is rushing into the cell causing the interior to
become more positive.
Repolarization - (ANSWER)Restoration (inhibitory)- caused by reentry of potassium into the cell while
sodium exits the cell.
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Dopamine (DA) - (ANSWER)A monoamine transmitter found in the midbrain—especially the substantia
nigra—and basal forebrain
** Ventral Tegmental Area- Nucleus accumbens.
Norepinephrine (NE) - (ANSWER)a monoamine neurotransmitter in locus of ceruleus
-involved in alertness and vigilance and control of REM sleep
in mood, anxiety and concentration d/o
Epinephrine - (ANSWER)Monoamine Neurotransmitter secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to
stress. Also known as adrenaline.
Serotonin - (ANSWER)a monoamine neurotransmitter in RAPHE nuclei of brainstem
-important for a wide range of psychological activity, including emotional states, impulse control, and
dreaming
-mood and anxiety d/o
Glutamate - (ANSWER)Amino acid - excitatory neurotransmitter
- in seizures, mood, bipolar, & schizophrenia
Asparate - (ANSWER)Amino acid- inhibitory neurotransmitter
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) - (ANSWER)Amino acid- inhibitory neurotransmitter. Undersupply
linked to seizures, tremors, and insomnia.
-action of benzos, etoh, barbiturate, &CNS depressants
Glycine - (ANSWER)Amino acid- inhibitory neurotransmitter in the spinal cord
Acetylcholine - (ANSWER)Cholinergic neurotransmitter -Basal neuron of Meynert
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-enables learning and memory and also triggers muscle contraction
Neuropeptides - (ANSWER)A neurotransmitter for opioids and analgesics (endogenous opioids:
endorphins)
- a decrease is r/t substance abuse
cognitive development theory - (ANSWER)Piaget; children actively construct knowledge as they
manipulate and explore their world
Sensorimotor ;birth-2yo
pre-operational ;2-7yo
Concrete Operations ; 7-11yo
Formal Operations; 11-end of adoles
major depressive disorder - (ANSWER)a mood disorder in which a person experiences >2 weeks of (3 or
more s/s) depressed moods, feelings of worthlessness, adhedonia (loss of interest), wt loss, fatigue,
suicidal, dec. memory, hypersomnia
* * Safety of the patient is the top priority during acute phase
TX- antidepressant such as SSRIs, TCAs, MAO's, SNRIS; therapeutic effect may take at least 4-6weeks
* Non-pharm TX- ECT, individual therapy, transcranial magnetic, stimulation, vagal nerve stimulation,
phototherapy
MDD prevalence and risk factors - (ANSWER)* High mortality rate with 15% death by suicide.
* Genetic loading
* Family history, especially a first-degree relative
* Prior episode of MDD
* Female gender
* Postpartum period
Recent exam COMPLETE (2026) (Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!
CNS (central nervous system) - (ANSWER)consists of the brain and spinal cord
PNS (peripheral nervous system) - (ANSWER)the sensory and motor neurons that connect the CNS to the
rest of the body
-Autonomic- internal involuntary funct.
-Somatic- voluntary
Frontal lobe function - (ANSWER)associated with reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement,
emotions, and problem solving
-problem- personality changes
temporal lobe function - (ANSWER)auditory, receptive speech (werniche)
occipital lobe function - (ANSWER)vision
parietal lobe function - (ANSWER)sensation, taste, read/write
-problem- agonosia
cerebral cortex function - (ANSWER)Is the center for humans highest functions governing thought,
memory, reasoning, sensation and voluntary movement.
Depolarization - (ANSWER)Initial (excitatory) - when sodium is rushing into the cell causing the interior to
become more positive.
Repolarization - (ANSWER)Restoration (inhibitory)- caused by reentry of potassium into the cell while
sodium exits the cell.
,NURS 751 midterm Exam Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) Most
Recent exam COMPLETE (2026) (Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!
Dopamine (DA) - (ANSWER)A monoamine transmitter found in the midbrain—especially the substantia
nigra—and basal forebrain
** Ventral Tegmental Area- Nucleus accumbens.
Norepinephrine (NE) - (ANSWER)a monoamine neurotransmitter in locus of ceruleus
-involved in alertness and vigilance and control of REM sleep
in mood, anxiety and concentration d/o
Epinephrine - (ANSWER)Monoamine Neurotransmitter secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to
stress. Also known as adrenaline.
Serotonin - (ANSWER)a monoamine neurotransmitter in RAPHE nuclei of brainstem
-important for a wide range of psychological activity, including emotional states, impulse control, and
dreaming
-mood and anxiety d/o
Glutamate - (ANSWER)Amino acid - excitatory neurotransmitter
- in seizures, mood, bipolar, & schizophrenia
Asparate - (ANSWER)Amino acid- inhibitory neurotransmitter
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) - (ANSWER)Amino acid- inhibitory neurotransmitter. Undersupply
linked to seizures, tremors, and insomnia.
-action of benzos, etoh, barbiturate, &CNS depressants
Glycine - (ANSWER)Amino acid- inhibitory neurotransmitter in the spinal cord
Acetylcholine - (ANSWER)Cholinergic neurotransmitter -Basal neuron of Meynert
, NURS 751 midterm Exam Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) Most
Recent exam COMPLETE (2026) (Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!
-enables learning and memory and also triggers muscle contraction
Neuropeptides - (ANSWER)A neurotransmitter for opioids and analgesics (endogenous opioids:
endorphins)
- a decrease is r/t substance abuse
cognitive development theory - (ANSWER)Piaget; children actively construct knowledge as they
manipulate and explore their world
Sensorimotor ;birth-2yo
pre-operational ;2-7yo
Concrete Operations ; 7-11yo
Formal Operations; 11-end of adoles
major depressive disorder - (ANSWER)a mood disorder in which a person experiences >2 weeks of (3 or
more s/s) depressed moods, feelings of worthlessness, adhedonia (loss of interest), wt loss, fatigue,
suicidal, dec. memory, hypersomnia
* * Safety of the patient is the top priority during acute phase
TX- antidepressant such as SSRIs, TCAs, MAO's, SNRIS; therapeutic effect may take at least 4-6weeks
* Non-pharm TX- ECT, individual therapy, transcranial magnetic, stimulation, vagal nerve stimulation,
phototherapy
MDD prevalence and risk factors - (ANSWER)* High mortality rate with 15% death by suicide.
* Genetic loading
* Family history, especially a first-degree relative
* Prior episode of MDD
* Female gender
* Postpartum period
