HSC 215 Exam 2 Practice Test with 1005 correct answers 2024

HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at 1. In 2011, Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers led Major League Baseball with a .344 batting average. This major accomplishment was due to his exceptional fine motor skills, coordination, and "muscle memory" which are directly controlled by which CNS structure? A. Pineal Gland B. Pituitary Gland C. Medulla Oblongata D. Cerebellum E. Cerebral Peduncles D. Cerebellum 2. The sympathetic nervous system is also a member of the ___________ A. peripheral nervous system B. Efferent Branch C. Autonomic Nervous system D. All of the above D. All of the above 3. The somatic nervous system consists of efferent fibers innervating __________, and it described as being both __________&_________. A. Smooth muscle, conscious, voluntary B. Skeletal Muscle, conscious, voluntary C. Endocrine glands, Unconscious, voluntary D. Skeletal muscle, unconscious, involuntary B. Skeletal muscle, conscious, voluntary 4. Epinephrine (E) and Norepinephrine (NE) bind to _________ receptors. The receptors can be divided into two major classes: ___________ and _________. A. adrenergic, alpha, beta B. Cholinergic, Muscarinic, nicotinic C. adrenergic, Cholingeric, muscarinic D. Cholinergic, alpha, beta A. Adrenergic, alpha, beta 5. 1 / 15 HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at Choose the correct association between neuromuscular disorder and symptoms: A. destruction of acetylcholine (ACh): Tetanus B. Blocking of acetylcholine receptors: Tetanus C. Destruction of AChE (acetylcholinesterase): paralysis D. none of the above D. none of the above 6. How are ganglia and nuclei different A. ganglia are found in the CNS and nuclei are found in the PNS B. Ganglia are found in the PNS and nuclei are found in the CNS C. Ganglia are a collection of neuronal cell bodies D. Ganglia are in the somatic nervous system and nuclei are in the ANS B. Ganglia are found in the PNS and nuclei are found in the CNS 7. CSF is formed and circulated by: A. astrocytes B. oligodendrocytes C. microglia D. ependymal cells D. ependymal cells 8. Which of the following is responsible for the selective permeability of the Blood Brain Barrier? A. Microglia B. oligodendrocytes C. Tight Junctions D. Ganglia C. Tight Junctions 9. Which cranial Nerves are responsible for eye movement? A. I, II, IV B. III, IV, V C. III, IV, VI C. III, IV, VI 2 / 15 HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at D. IV, VI, II E. XI, V, II F. X, V, I 10. Which of the following functions is not the primary responsibility of the medulla oblongata? A. Vasodilation B. Regulating thirst and hunger C. Regulating blood calcium D. C & B D. C & B 11. Skeletal muscle contractions can be inhibited by _______ A. reaching threshold potential at axon hillock B. Binding of AHc at the motor end plate C. IPSP at the effector / target tissue D. IPSP at the cell body of the motor neuron D. IPSP at the cell body of the motor neuron 12. The effectors of the somatic nervous system are always A. cardiac or smooth muscle B. Endocrine glands C. Skeletal Muscle D. A & C E. A & B C. Skeletal Muscle 13. A motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it supplies is called a(n)_________. A. Neuromuscular junction B. Axon terminal C. Synaptic cleft D. Motor unit E. motor end plate D. Motor Unit 14. In the somatic nervous system, the motor neuron releases _________ from the SEB, and the NT it releases D. ACh, cholinergic nicotinic 3 / 15 HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at binds to _________ receptors on the motor end plate. A. NE or E, adrenergic nicotinic B. ACh, Cholinergic muscarinic C. NE or E, Cholinergic adrenergic D. ACh, cholinergic nicotinic 15. Your partner decides to cook you dinner. Unfortunately, their cooking skills are subpar at best. Which lobe of the brain would be faced with the unfortunate task of interpreting its smell, taste, lukewarm temperature, and eventually, stomach pain? A. occipital B. Parietal C. frontal D. Cranial E. lambdoidal F. Temporal B. Parietal 16. The first means by which ATP is produced at the onset of contractile activity is: Transfer of energy and phosphate from creatine phosphate to ADP 17. A wife brings her husband to your office, complaining that he has only been shaving the right side of his face. What is this called and what most likely happened? A. Contralateral neglect; he had a stroke affecting the right side of his parietal lobe B. Contralateral neglect; he had a stroke affecting the left side of his parietal lobe C. Broca's aphasia; he had a stroke affecting the right side of his temporal lobe D. Broca's aphasia; he had a stroke affecting the left side of his temporal lobe A. Contralateral neglect; he had a stroke affecting the right side of his parietal lobe 4 / 15 HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at 18. Which structure within the corpora quadridgemina of the midbrain is associated with visual reflexes? A. superior colliculus B. medial colliculus C. inferior colliculus D. Sagittal colliculus A. superior colliculus 19. T or F Cranial Nerve X is both motor and sensory True 20. Former Olympic gold medalist and heavyweight boxer mohammed ali suffers from ______ disease, characterized by muscle tremors and rigidity caused by damage to the ________ which normally secretes the inhibitory neurotransmitter ________. A. Hodgkins, corpora quadrigemina, ACh B. Muscular dystrophy, Basal ganglia, dopamine C. Parkinsons, basal nuclei, Dopamine D. Cystic Fibrosis, Pancreas, CFTR C. Parkinsons, basal nuclei, Dopamine 21. Place the steps of the reflex arc in correct order: i. effector ii. integrating center iii. afferent pathway iv. sensory receptor v. efferent pathway A. v, ii, iii, iv, i B. iii, iv, ii, v, i C. iv, iii, ii, v, i D. i, v, ii, iii, iv C. iv, iii, ii, v, i 22. in week 17 of the NFL regular season, Ndamukong Suh of the Detroit Lions sacked Green Bay Packer quarterback Aaron Rodgers at the end of the 4th quarter to seal another comeback victory. When falling to the turf, Rodgers struck the back of his head, stimulating his ________ lobe, which he perceived as a flash of light through his field of vision. After the game, C. Occipital, nociceptors 5 / 15 HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at Rodgers received treatment for muscle soreness due to stimulation of his ___________. A. parietal, cerebral cortex B. Occipital , baroreceptors C. Occipital, nociceptors D. frontal, nociceptors 23. True or False: the post ganglionic neurons in the synaptic nervous system are cholinergic fibers? False 24. What is the cause of rigor mortis? A. diffusion of potassium out of the cell after death B. Calcium influx into the sarcoplasm after death C. high levels of sodium in the cell after death D. Breakdown of protein in the cell after death C. calcium influx into the sarcoplasm after death 25. Which body part has the largest region of the cortex devoted to it according to the sensory homunculus? A. knee B. elbow C. Lips D. Trunk C. lips 26. TRUE OR FALSE ACh is the neurotransmitter used between the preganglionic and the postganglionic nerve fibers in the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. True 27. TRUE OR FALSE Oligodendrocytes are responsible for the myelination of the CNS (brain and spinal cord), while Schwann cells myelinate the PNS. True 28. TRUE OR FALSE False 6 / 15 HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at The somatic nervous system consists of a two-neuron chain, whereas the autonomic nervous system consists of a one-neuron chain. 29. TRUE OF FALSE The brain stem is the oldest region of the brain, and it controls basic functions of survival like respiration, circulation, and digestion. True 30. TRUE OR FALSE an individual suffering from Broca's aphasia is capable of speaking, however their dialogue is unintelligible and nonsensical. Individuals suffering from Wernicke's aphasia have actually lost their ability to produce language altogether. False 31. TRUE OR FALSE The lateral geniculate nuclei is where the thalamus sends auditory information for processing. False 32. TRUE OR FALSE an individual suffering from tachycardia (accelerated HR) would likely be prescribed a "beta-blocker" which would prevent the binding of some NE on beta 1 receptors in the heart; this sort of medication can be described as an "antagonistic." True 33. TRUE OR FALSE myosin ATPase activity will be greater (faster) in type 1 fibers than in type IIa False 34. TRUE OR FALSE postganglionic cell bodies are cholinergic AND nicoTrue 7 / 15 HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at tinic in BOTH the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system 35. TRUE OR FALSE Alpha 2 receptors will be found on most of the vessels and function to vasodilate them when stimulated False 36. Where does 95% of the energy needed for contraction come from during moderate exercise? A. aerobic respiration B. Lactate C. anaerobic glycolysis D. creatine Phosphate A. Aerobic Respiration 37. Which of the following does NOT occur during skeletal muscle contraction? A. Calcium binds to myosin heads B. Calcium concentration in the sarcoplasm increases C. Myosin heads bind to actin D. the myosin head is phosphorylated and dephosphorylated A. Calcium binds to myosin heads 38. The "seat of emotion" in the brain is the_____ A. Limbic system B. Temporal lobe C. Sylvian fissure D. Lunate sulcus A. limbic System 39. Which of the following are regulatory proteins that in skeletal muscle fibers: A. titan B. myosin C. actin D. troponin E. calcium D. tropinin 8 / 15 HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at 40. A disease that attacks the oligodendrocytes in the CNS would result in: A. a slowing of action potentials B. Ionic Imbalances C. Deficient neurotransmitter release D. Lower than normal amounts of cerebral A. a slowing of action potentials 41. Which part of the brain moves the right side of your body? A. left parietal lobe B. Left frontal lobe C. Right temporal lobe D. Right frontal lobe B. Left frontal lobe 42. The sarcoplasmic reticulum stores _________ when a muscle is relaxed and releases it for binding to ________ during contraction. A. Calcium, Tropomyosin B. Calcium, troponin C. Sodium, tropomyosin D. Potassium, tropomyosin E. sodium, troponin B. Calcium, troponin 43. A function of tropomyosin is to: A. bind to Ca2+ B. form attachments with myosin cross bridges C. prevent myosin cross bridges from attaching to actin active sites D. serve as an ATPase site E. all of the above C. prevent myosin cross bridges from attaching to actin active sites 44. TRUE OR FALSE reflexes may occur at the level of the spinal cord and without conscious input from the brain True 9 / 15 HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at 45. which of the following would be considered a parasympathetic response A. increased HR B. Increased Digestion C. Vasodilation of vessels in the GI tract D. Bronchodilatation B. Increased Digestion 46. If a drug blocked cholinergic receptors on the postganglionic cell bodies, the drug would be a(n): A. Alpha antagonist B. Beta antagonist C. Muscarinic antagonist D. Nicotinic Antagonist D. Nicotinic Antagonist 47. Sequence the events occurring at the NMJ: 1. VG Ca+ channels open 2. Chemically gated Na+ channels open 3. NT enters the synaptic cleft 4. AP travels down the axon 5. ACh binds to cholinergic receptors A. 1, 2, 3, 5, 4 B. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 C. 4, 2, 5, 3, 1 D. 4, 1, 3, 5, 2 D. 4, 1, 3, 5, 2 48. The effectors of the autonomic nervous system are A. cardiac or smooth muscle B. endocrine glands C. Skeletal muscle D. all of the above E. A & B E. A & B 49. The cranial nerves and spinal nerves are a part of the ______ PNS 10 / 15 HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at 50. Which of the following characteristics apply to the sympathetic division of the ANS. 1. Arises from the thoracolumbar portion of the spinal cord 2. preganglionic cell bodies are located in cranial nerve nuclei or S2-S4 in the spinal cord 3. preganglionic neurons release acetylcholine 4. preganglionic neurons are short 5. postganglionic neurons release norepinephrine A. 1,2,3,4 B. 1,3,4,5 C. 2,3,4,5 D. 2,3,4 E. 3,4 B. 1,3,4,5 51. Mr. Samson presented to the ER with loss of both feeling and muscular control in the right side of his body. He was unable to talk fluently. His speech made sense, but he had a very hard time forming the words that he wanted to say. It is likely he has had damage to which of the following brain areas? A. left precentral gyrus B. left post central gyrus D. brocas area E. All of the above E. All of the above 52. Engaging in behaviors that are related to survival tend to be pleasurable, whereas taking part in behaviors that may be life threatening are usually perceived as aversive. The brain area responsible for evoking these emotions is the: A. white matter B. cerebral cortex C. basal ganglia D. limbic system D. limbic system 11 / 15 HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at 53. The superior colliculi are twin bodies within the corpora quadrigeminal of the midbrain that are involved in: A. visual reflexes B. auditory reflexes C. interpreting somatosensory information D. release of pituitary hormones A. visual reflexes 54. vasomotor area found within the medulla oblongata. Controls vessel radius 55. corpus collosum thick neural fibers that allow for communication between the left and right hemispheres 56. thalamus the first brain area to receive incoming sensory information 57. corpora quadrigemina responsible for the unconscious act of shielding your eyes from a bright light 58. medulla oblongata contains nuclei for speeding or slowing heart rate 59. The video we watched in class showed a man who spoke fluently, but his speech was unintelligible. This man was suffering from damage to what brain area? A. Broca's area C. Wernicke's area 12 / 15 HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at B. The somatosensory area of the parietal lobe C. Wernike's area D. His right post central gyrus E. all of the above 60. Cranial nerve II: A. is the optic nerve B. is a sensory nerve C. projects visual information to the lateral geniculate nuclei D. all of the above D. all of the above 61. Both the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous system can influence the same organ. This is termed: A. co-innervation B. spatial summation C. dual innervation D. All or none principle C. dual innervation 62. Which of the following would be considered a sympathetic response: A. Decrease heart rate B. Decrease digestion C. Vasodilation of vessels in the GI tract D. Bronchoconstriction B. Decrease digestion 63. Which of the following is true regarding the hypothalamus: (Select all that apply) A. It is found within the diencephalon B. It is considered a higher brain center C. It controls the autonomic nervous system D. It produces hormones E. It links the endocrine and nervous system F. It connects neurally to the pituitary through the infundibulum A. It is found within the diencephalon C. It controls the autonomic nervous system D. It produces hormones E. It links the endocrine and nervous system 13 / 15 HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at F. It connects neurally to the pituitary through the infundibulum 64. pons A brain structure that relays information from the cerebellum to the rest of the brain along with the medulla oblongata helps to influence respiration 65. Select the INCORRECT association: A. lateral geniculate nuclei- a center within the thalamus B. cerebellum/learning a new dance move C. precentral gyrus- analyzing somatosensory information D. parietal lobe-post central gyrus/feeling a bug on your arm C. precentral gyrus- analyzing somatosensory information 66. A neurological examination of a 61-year old woman indicated that she had a loss of pain and temperature sense on the right side of her body, and has a hard time saying words, though she knows what she wants to say when speaking, her speech is halting. Vital signs are stable. Balance is intact and movement is coordinated and fluid. Which of the following brain areas are likely affected in this patient? A. Left temporal lobe, pons, medulla oblongata B. Broca's area Right frontal lobe, cerebellum, pons C. Broca's area left frontal lobe, Left parietal lobe C. Broca's area left frontal lobe, Left parietal lobe 14 / 15 HSC 215: Exam 2 Practice Test & quiz questions Study online at D. Left parietal lobe, hypothalamus, Broca's area E. Medulla Oblongata, basal ganglia, hippocampus 67. Select the correct statement about the basal ganglia: A. involved in motor control, balance and posture B. involved in sensory interpretation C. releases ADH D. is a component of the limbic system A. involved in motor control, balance and posture 15 / 15