ACING BIOS 255

ACING BIOS 255 TEST 3 WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Choose the two primary functions of the nervous system. interpretation control the central nervous system is made of the brain and the spinal cord The peripheral nervous system is made of the spinal nerves, ganglia, and ---- cranial nerves The ______ functional division of the nervous system transmits information from the viscera to the central nervous system. visceral sensory division The somatic ______ division of the ...

ACING BIOS 255 TEST 3 WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK The posterior portion of the epithalamus is the location for ______. 1. pineal gland2. habenular nuclei The letter A is pointing to in the pyramids of the medulla oblongata. Decussation The left and right sides of the thalamus are connected by which structures? intermediate mass inter thalamic adhesion The cerebral nuclei are also called the basal nuclei and sometimes are incorrectly called the basal ganglia. Why is this i...

ACING BIOS 255 TEST 3 WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK A typical spinal nerve forms branches after it emerges from the spinal column; they are ______. rami communicantes posterior ramus anterior ramus Each anterior root and its corresponding posterior root unite within the _______ to become a spinal nerve. intervertebral foramen Dermatomes are clinically important because they can indicate potential damage to one or more ______. spinal nerves The principal plexuses are the pl...

ACING BIOS 255 FINAL EXAM WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Embryology refers to study of developmental changes from fertilization to birth. Tissues are composed of (Choose the highest level of structural organization found in tissues.) cells Which is one role of the reproductive system? works to make our species immortal, even if no individual lives forever Which is one role of the lymphatic system? drains intercellular spaces Which is one role of the respiratory system? al...

ACING BIOS 255 FINAL EXAM WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK The posterior root ganglion contains cell bodies of sensory neurons Which of the cells is particularly active in preserving the blood-brain barrier? astrocytes Which is not a feature of neurons? mitotic Afferent neurons carry ___ to the ___ sensory information, brain and spinal cord Oligodendrocytes wrapping cellular processes around axons produce the myelin sheath Motor neurons are ____ and sensory neurons are ____...

ACING BIOS 255 EXAM 2 WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Characteristics of Elastic arteries (Conducting arteries) -largest arteries by diameter -contain more elastic fibers than smooth muscle -conduct blood from the heart to the more distant muscular arteries -pressure reservoirs Muscular arteries (distributing arteries) -Distribute blood to various parts of the body -Contain large amounts of smooth muscle, most named arteries in the body fall into this category Characteristic...

ACING BIOS 255 TEST 3 WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Choose the two primary functions of the nervous system. interpretation control the central nervous system is made of the brain and the spinal cord The peripheral nervous system is made of the spinal nerves, ganglia, and ---- cranial nerves The ______ functional division of the nervous system transmits information from the viscera to the central nervous system. visceral sensory division The somatic ______ division of the ...

ACING BIOS 255 EXAMS WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK what are the organs of the immune system? -Primary: red bone marrow, thymus -Secondary: lymph nodes, spleen, lymphatic nodes What is the general function of arteries and veins? -arteries: carry blood away from the heart -Veins: carry blood back to the heart What are the major artery types? -Conducting (elastic) -distributing -resistance -metarterioles Conducting or elastic arteries -elastic fibers some smooth -functio...