Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2: Module 1 Exam Questions with Verified Answers

Portage Learning Anatomy &
Physiology 2: Module 1 Exam
Questions with Verified Answers
This is a bundle of axons found in the peripheral nervous system. - ANSWERSnerve

This part of the autonomic system accelerates the heart beat and increases breathing
rate. - ANSWERSsympathetic nervous system

The ventral root of a nerve contains what type of neurons? - ANSWERSmotor (efferent)

This part of a neuron conducts nerve impulses towards the cell body. -
ANSWERSdenderites

A neuron going to the bicep of the forearm is part of the: - ANSWERSA. Central
nervous system
B. Peripheral nervous system
C. Autonomic system
D. Somatic system
E. A&C
Correct! F. B&D

The neuron pictured, below, is best described as: - ANSWERSA) Bipolar
B) Correct! Multipolar
C) Unipolar
D) Pseudounipolar

True or false: Neurons do not physically touch one another. - ANSWERSTrue
Neurons do not physically touch. They are separated by synapses.

Describe the synthesis and storage of neurotransmitters. - ANSWERSThe neuron cell
body manufactures neurotransmitters, which are stored in secretory vesicles at the end
of axon terminals.

An afferent neuron carries information: - ANSWERSA) 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

A presynaptic neuron would be found: - ANSWERSA) Correct Answer Before the
synapse