Neuropsychology – EPPP Exam Test Guide Questions and Answers

Central Nervous System - ANSWER-Brain and Spinal Cord Primitive Core Old Brain/Limbic System New Brain Anatomically - hindbrain, midbrain, forebrain Spinal Damage - ANSWER-Paresis Parasthesia Hypersthesia Some communication between CNS and PNS is mediated by SC Paresis - ANSWER-Slight or partial paralysis Parasthesia - ANSWER-Abnormal sensations Hypersthesia - ANSWER-Abnormal sensitivity to sensation Perpheral Nervous System - ANSWER-Somatic and Autonomic NS Nerves carry info from CNS to Muscles, glands Afferent Nerves - ANSWER-nerves that carry information from sense organs to brain Efferent Nerves - ANSWER-nerves that carry information from brain to muscles and glands Somatic Nervous System - ANSWER-Skeletal Muscles Voluntary Movement Respond to senses Autonomic Nervous System - ANSWER-Smooth Muscles, Viscera, Glands Involuntary Change related to emotions Sympathetic/Parasympathetic Sympathetic Nervous System - ANSWER-Fight/Flight Parasympathetic - ANSWER-Resting/Digesting Deactivates Glial Cells - ANSWER-Provide physical support, nutrients, and means of cleaning debris from NS.