BIOD 152 Module 1 Exam 1.

BIOD 152 Module 1 Exam 1. Question 1 2.5 / 2.5 pts This is a collection of cell bodies found in the peripheral nervous system. Ganglia Question 2 2.5 / 2.5 pts This part of the autonomic system accelerates the heart beat and increases breathing rate. Sympathetic Question 3 2.5 / 2.5 pts The dorsal root of a nerve contains what type of neurons? Sensory (Afferent) Question 4 2.5 / 2.5 pts This part of a neuron conducts nerve impulses towards the cell body. Dendrites Question 5 2 / 2 pts 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 Question 6 2 / 2 pts The neuron pictured, below, is best described as: Bipolar Correct! Multipolar Unipolar Pseudounipolar Question 7 2 / 2 pts True or false: Neurons do not physically touch one another. Correct! True Neurons do not physically touch. They are separated by synapses. False Question 8 4 / 4 pts Describe the function and release of neurotransmitters. • Neurotransmitters are chemicals stored inside secretory vesicles (axon terminal vesicles) at the end of the axon terminals. • When neurotransmitters are released by the axon terminal vesicles, they carry the transmission of the nerve impulse from one neuron to another. Question 9 2 / 2 pts An afferent neuron carries information: From the central to the peripheral nervous system Correct! From the peripheral to the central nervous system Within the central nervous system Within the peripheral nervous system Question 10 2 / 2 pts A postsynaptic neuron would be found: Before the synapse Correct! After the synapse