ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY - CHAPTER 15 - NERVOUS
SYSTEM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Which structure(s) is(are) part of the central nervous system (CNS)?
Correct Answers Spinal cord
Brain
Depolarization by postsynaptic ionotropic receptors occurs as a result of
allowing which ions to enter the cell? Correct Answers Sodium
Calcium
Norepinephrine from the autonomic nervous system produces what
response as a result of stimulating beta-2 adrenergic receptors? Correct
Answers Bronchodilation
A patient suffered a seizure for the first time. The spouse asks the
healthcare professional to explain what a seizure is. What response by
the professional is best? Correct Answers A sudden, explosive,
disorderly depolarization of brain cells
Both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic
nervous system are active continuously, though the strength of signaling
from each may vary depending on external factors. Correct Answers
true
, Antipsychotic drugs may lead to extrapyramidal symptoms because of
their interference with the binding of which neurotransmitter? Correct
Answers dopamine
Which part of the brain is responsible for temperature regulation?
Correct Answers Hypothalamus
Which statement is true regarding epinephrine? Correct Answers
Epinephrine induces vasodilation in vessels providing blood flow to the
leg muscles but vasoconstriction in most other blood vessels.
What area of the brain mediates higher order thinking? Correct Answers
Cerebrum
What effect does an ionotropic receptor that allows Cl- to enter have on
the cell? Correct Answers causes hyperpolarization, which is inhibitory
Which of the following combinations include medication pairs that
would have complementary effects (e.g. both increase heart rate or both
decrease bronchoconstriction)? Correct Answers Alpha/Beta Blockers
and Cholinergics
Alpha/Beta Agonists and Anticholinergics
Emotions are functions of which area of the brain? Correct Answers
Limbic system
SYSTEM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Which structure(s) is(are) part of the central nervous system (CNS)?
Correct Answers Spinal cord
Brain
Depolarization by postsynaptic ionotropic receptors occurs as a result of
allowing which ions to enter the cell? Correct Answers Sodium
Calcium
Norepinephrine from the autonomic nervous system produces what
response as a result of stimulating beta-2 adrenergic receptors? Correct
Answers Bronchodilation
A patient suffered a seizure for the first time. The spouse asks the
healthcare professional to explain what a seizure is. What response by
the professional is best? Correct Answers A sudden, explosive,
disorderly depolarization of brain cells
Both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic
nervous system are active continuously, though the strength of signaling
from each may vary depending on external factors. Correct Answers
true
, Antipsychotic drugs may lead to extrapyramidal symptoms because of
their interference with the binding of which neurotransmitter? Correct
Answers dopamine
Which part of the brain is responsible for temperature regulation?
Correct Answers Hypothalamus
Which statement is true regarding epinephrine? Correct Answers
Epinephrine induces vasodilation in vessels providing blood flow to the
leg muscles but vasoconstriction in most other blood vessels.
What area of the brain mediates higher order thinking? Correct Answers
Cerebrum
What effect does an ionotropic receptor that allows Cl- to enter have on
the cell? Correct Answers causes hyperpolarization, which is inhibitory
Which of the following combinations include medication pairs that
would have complementary effects (e.g. both increase heart rate or both
decrease bronchoconstriction)? Correct Answers Alpha/Beta Blockers
and Cholinergics
Alpha/Beta Agonists and Anticholinergics
Emotions are functions of which area of the brain? Correct Answers
Limbic system
