PORTAGE-PATHOPHYSIOLOGY -MODULE-6 EXAM
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, List the 2 major divisions of the nervous system and the structures found in each. -
ANSWER Central and peripheral nervous system
The central nervous system is the brain and the spinal cord.
The peripheral nervous system is the nerves and the ganglia.
Describe the meninges and their function. - ANSWER the meninges are connective
tissue that surround the brain and the spinal cord. It had the pia mater which contains
the blood vessels, the arachnoid layer that is nonvascular waterproof area that encases
the CNS, and the dura mater which is the strong connective tissue that protects the
brain and spinal cord,
Describe how CSF is produced and its function. - ANSWER CSF is produced by the
chorioid plexus which are specialized ependymal cells. The CSF function is to protect
the brain and the spinal cord while controlling an ionic environment allowing for the
diffusion of nutrients, electrolytes and wastes.Be familiar with the cranial nerves and
their general function.
Be familiar with the cranial nerves and their general function. - ANSWER
What is the difference between afferent and efferent neurons?
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12ptParagraph - ANSWER Afferent neurons are sensory neurons that go toward the
spinal cord
Efferent neurons are motor neurons that go away from the spinal cord.
List the neuroglial cells of the CNS and PNS. - ANSWER
Describe each phase of an action potential. - ANSWER
Describe 3 ways in which neurotransmitters are removed from the synaptic cleft.
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What type of EEG wave is associated with REM sleep? - ANSWER
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
, List the 2 major divisions of the nervous system and the structures found in each. -
ANSWER Central and peripheral nervous system
The central nervous system is the brain and the spinal cord.
The peripheral nervous system is the nerves and the ganglia.
Describe the meninges and their function. - ANSWER the meninges are connective
tissue that surround the brain and the spinal cord. It had the pia mater which contains
the blood vessels, the arachnoid layer that is nonvascular waterproof area that encases
the CNS, and the dura mater which is the strong connective tissue that protects the
brain and spinal cord,
Describe how CSF is produced and its function. - ANSWER CSF is produced by the
chorioid plexus which are specialized ependymal cells. The CSF function is to protect
the brain and the spinal cord while controlling an ionic environment allowing for the
diffusion of nutrients, electrolytes and wastes.Be familiar with the cranial nerves and
their general function.
Be familiar with the cranial nerves and their general function. - ANSWER
What is the difference between afferent and efferent neurons?
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12ptParagraph - ANSWER Afferent neurons are sensory neurons that go toward the
spinal cord
Efferent neurons are motor neurons that go away from the spinal cord.
List the neuroglial cells of the CNS and PNS. - ANSWER
Describe each phase of an action potential. - ANSWER
Describe 3 ways in which neurotransmitters are removed from the synaptic cleft.
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12ptParagraph - ANSWER
What type of EEG wave is associated with REM sleep? - ANSWER
