NURS 5315 Exam 4 Review Advanced Pathophysiology UTA
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1. Which pathway carries sensory information toward the central nervous
system? Ans : Ascending
2. Which type of axon transmits a nerve impulse at the highest rate?
Ans: Large myelinated
3. Which nerves are capable of regeneration?
Ans: Myelinated nerves in the periph- eral nervous system
4. The neurotransmitter norepinephrine is secreted in the:
Ans: Sympathetic post- ganglion
5. Both oligodenroglia and Schwann cells share the ability to:
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, Ans: Form a myelin sheath
6. During a synapse, what change occurs after the neurotransmitter binds to
the receptor?
Ans: The permeability of the postsynaptic neuron changes; consequently its
membrane potential is changed as well.
7. What name is given to a large network of neurons within the brainstem that
is essential for maintaining wakefulness?
Ans: Reticular activating system
8. Thought and goal-oriented behaviors are functions of which area of the
brain?
Ans: Prefrontal Lobe
9. The region responsible for the motor aspects of speech is located in the:
Ans: -
Broca area in the frontal lobe
10. Parkinson and Huntington disease are conditions associated with defects
in which area of the brain?
Ans: Basal ganglia
11. Maintenance of a constant internal environment and the implementation of
behavioral patterns are main functions of which area of the brain?
Ans: Hypothal- amus
12. The ability of the eyes to track moving objects through a visual field is
primarily a function of which colliculi?
Ans: Superior
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NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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1. Which pathway carries sensory information toward the central nervous
system? Ans : Ascending
2. Which type of axon transmits a nerve impulse at the highest rate?
Ans: Large myelinated
3. Which nerves are capable of regeneration?
Ans: Myelinated nerves in the periph- eral nervous system
4. The neurotransmitter norepinephrine is secreted in the:
Ans: Sympathetic post- ganglion
5. Both oligodenroglia and Schwann cells share the ability to:
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, Ans: Form a myelin sheath
6. During a synapse, what change occurs after the neurotransmitter binds to
the receptor?
Ans: The permeability of the postsynaptic neuron changes; consequently its
membrane potential is changed as well.
7. What name is given to a large network of neurons within the brainstem that
is essential for maintaining wakefulness?
Ans: Reticular activating system
8. Thought and goal-oriented behaviors are functions of which area of the
brain?
Ans: Prefrontal Lobe
9. The region responsible for the motor aspects of speech is located in the:
Ans: -
Broca area in the frontal lobe
10. Parkinson and Huntington disease are conditions associated with defects
in which area of the brain?
Ans: Basal ganglia
11. Maintenance of a constant internal environment and the implementation of
behavioral patterns are main functions of which area of the brain?
Ans: Hypothal- amus
12. The ability of the eyes to track moving objects through a visual field is
primarily a function of which colliculi?
Ans: Superior
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