Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2: Module 1 Exam

Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2: Module 1 Exam
1. This is a bundle of axons found in the peripheral nervous system.: nerve
2. This part of the autonomic system accelerates the heart beat and increases
breathing rate.: sympathetic nervous system
3. The ventral root of a nerve contains what type of neurons?: motor (efferent)
4. This part of a neuron conducts nerve impulses towards the cell body.: den-
derites
5. A neuron going to the bicep of the forearm is part of the:: A. Central nervous
system
B. Peripheral nervous system
C. Autonomic system
D. Somatic system
E. A&C
Correct! F. B&D
6. The neuron pictured, below, is best described as:: A) Bipolar
B) Correct! Multipolar
C) Unipolar
D) Pseudounipolar



7. True or false: Neurons do not physically touch one another.: True
Neurons do not physically touch. They are separated by synapses.
8. Describe the synthesis and storage of neurotransmitters.: The neuron cell
body manufactures neurotransmitters, which are stored in secretory vesicles at the
end of axon terminals.
9. An afferent neuron carries information:: A) From the central to the peripheral
nervous system
B) Correct Answer From the peripheral to the central nervous system
C) Within the central nervous system
D) Within the peripheral nervous system
10. A presynaptic neuron would be found:: A) Correct Answer Before the
synapse
B) After the synapse
C) Inside the synapse
D) Only in the peripheral nervous system
11. What is the location and function of Satellite cells?: Location: Peripheral
nervous system (PNS)
Function: Regulation of environment of neuron cell bodies


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