Galen College of Nursing | A&P1 Exam 4 Theory Quiz | 2026/2027 Update
Galen College of Nursing
Anatomy & Physiology I A&P1
EXCELLENCE IN NURSING EDUCATION SINCE 1989 EXAM 4
A&P1 — Exam 4 Theory Quiz
NERVOUS SYSTEM, SPECIAL SENSES & ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
INSTITUTION Galen College of Nursing COURSE CODE A&P1
PROGRAM Associate / Bachelor of ACADEMIC YEAR Update
Science — Nursing
EXAM TITLE Exam 4 Theory Quiz — with TOTAL QUESTIONS 150+ Questions
Correct Answers
COURSE TITLE Anatomy & Physiology I FORMAT Question & Answer — Self-
Study Review
STUDY GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS
▶ This guide covers the Nervous System, Special Senses (vision, hearing, smell, taste), and Endocrine
System.
▶ Each card shows the exam question, followed immediately by the correct answer for self-paced review.
▶ Cover the answer column with a sheet of paper to quiz yourself before checking.
▶ Updated for the 2026/2027 academic year.
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🧠 Nervous Tissue & Neurons
Q1 What are the different types of nervous tissue?
✓ Neurons and Glia
Q2 What makes up the Nervous System?
✓ 1) The central nervous system
✓ 2) The peripheral nervous system
Q3 What makes up the CNS?
✓ The brain and the spinal cord
Q4 What makes up the PNS?
✓ The nerves that connect the CNS with the rest of the body
Q5 What are the 4 types of Glia cells?
✓ Astrocytes
✓ Microglia
✓ Oligodendrocytes
✓ Schwann cells
Q6 What is an Astrocyte?
✓ Most abundant of the glia cells
✓ Makes up the blood brain barrier
✓ Promotes nerve growth
Q7 What is the Blood Brain Barrier (BBB)?
✓ Protects the brain from toxic substances in the blood
Q8 What is a Microglia?
✓ Plays a protective role by phagocytosis of pathogens or damaged tissue
Q9 What are Oligodendrocytes?
✓ Makes up the Myelin Sheaths for neurons in the CNS
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Q10 What is Myelin?
✓ White fatty material that insulates and protects the axons on neurons
Q11 What is another name for Myelin?
✓ Super Conductor
Q12 How does Myelin help the neuron?
✓ Helps speed up how fast the electrical signal can travel
Q13 What does Glia do for the neuron?
✓ Supports
✓ Insulates
✓ Nourishes
✓ Protects
Q14 What are the 3 types of neurons?
✓ Sensory (afferent) neurons
✓ Interneurons
✓ Motor (efferent) neurons
Q15 What does the acronym SAME stand for?
✓ S-Sensory
✓ A-Afferent
✓ M-Motor
✓ E-Efferent
Q16 What is the purpose of interneurons?
✓ Allow us to analyze incoming data and are responsible for us to think, learn, and memorize.
✓ Found only in the CNS
Q17 What are the different parts of the neuron?
✓ Dendrites
✓ Cell body
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✓ Axon
Q18 What are dendrites?
✓ Treelike structures that receive signals from other neurons and then transmit the signals towards the
cell body
Q19 What are axons?
✓ Long extensions that transmit signals away from the cell body
Q20 What are Schwann cells?
✓ Makes up the myelin sheath in the PNS and assists with regeneration of damaged fibers
Q21 What are the Nodes of Ranvier?
✓ Axonal areas not covered by myelin
Q22 What are the other names for electrical signal?
✓ Action potential
✓ Nerve impulse
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Galen College of Nursing
Anatomy & Physiology I A&P1
EXCELLENCE IN NURSING EDUCATION SINCE 1989 EXAM 4
A&P1 — Exam 4 Theory Quiz
NERVOUS SYSTEM, SPECIAL SENSES & ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
INSTITUTION Galen College of Nursing COURSE CODE A&P1
PROGRAM Associate / Bachelor of ACADEMIC YEAR Update
Science — Nursing
EXAM TITLE Exam 4 Theory Quiz — with TOTAL QUESTIONS 150+ Questions
Correct Answers
COURSE TITLE Anatomy & Physiology I FORMAT Question & Answer — Self-
Study Review
STUDY GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS
▶ This guide covers the Nervous System, Special Senses (vision, hearing, smell, taste), and Endocrine
System.
▶ Each card shows the exam question, followed immediately by the correct answer for self-paced review.
▶ Cover the answer column with a sheet of paper to quiz yourself before checking.
▶ Updated for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Page 1 • Galen College of Nursing • 2026/2027 Update
, Galen College of Nursing | A&P1 Exam 4 Theory Quiz | 2026/2027 Update
🧠 Nervous Tissue & Neurons
Q1 What are the different types of nervous tissue?
✓ Neurons and Glia
Q2 What makes up the Nervous System?
✓ 1) The central nervous system
✓ 2) The peripheral nervous system
Q3 What makes up the CNS?
✓ The brain and the spinal cord
Q4 What makes up the PNS?
✓ The nerves that connect the CNS with the rest of the body
Q5 What are the 4 types of Glia cells?
✓ Astrocytes
✓ Microglia
✓ Oligodendrocytes
✓ Schwann cells
Q6 What is an Astrocyte?
✓ Most abundant of the glia cells
✓ Makes up the blood brain barrier
✓ Promotes nerve growth
Q7 What is the Blood Brain Barrier (BBB)?
✓ Protects the brain from toxic substances in the blood
Q8 What is a Microglia?
✓ Plays a protective role by phagocytosis of pathogens or damaged tissue
Q9 What are Oligodendrocytes?
✓ Makes up the Myelin Sheaths for neurons in the CNS
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Q10 What is Myelin?
✓ White fatty material that insulates and protects the axons on neurons
Q11 What is another name for Myelin?
✓ Super Conductor
Q12 How does Myelin help the neuron?
✓ Helps speed up how fast the electrical signal can travel
Q13 What does Glia do for the neuron?
✓ Supports
✓ Insulates
✓ Nourishes
✓ Protects
Q14 What are the 3 types of neurons?
✓ Sensory (afferent) neurons
✓ Interneurons
✓ Motor (efferent) neurons
Q15 What does the acronym SAME stand for?
✓ S-Sensory
✓ A-Afferent
✓ M-Motor
✓ E-Efferent
Q16 What is the purpose of interneurons?
✓ Allow us to analyze incoming data and are responsible for us to think, learn, and memorize.
✓ Found only in the CNS
Q17 What are the different parts of the neuron?
✓ Dendrites
✓ Cell body
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✓ Axon
Q18 What are dendrites?
✓ Treelike structures that receive signals from other neurons and then transmit the signals towards the
cell body
Q19 What are axons?
✓ Long extensions that transmit signals away from the cell body
Q20 What are Schwann cells?
✓ Makes up the myelin sheath in the PNS and assists with regeneration of damaged fibers
Q21 What are the Nodes of Ranvier?
✓ Axonal areas not covered by myelin
Q22 What are the other names for electrical signal?
✓ Action potential
✓ Nerve impulse
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