BIOS252 Anatomy & Physiology II Exam 2 Review – 2025-2026
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What is the purpose of using a blank piece of paper during the exam?
- Answer-To write down essential hints that may be forgotten during
the test, which must be shown to the instructor at the end.
What must you do with the scratch paper after the exam? - Answer-
Tear it up in front of the camera before exiting the examination.
What should you know about cranial nerves for the exam? - Answer-
You must know their names, numbers, functions (sensory, motor,
both), and specific functions, such as cranial nerve VI (abducens)
which is motor and moves the eyeball laterally.
What are the main parts of the brain to review for the exam? -
Answer-Cortex, diencephalon, brainstem, lateralization, and speech-
related areas.
What two systems should you understand regarding autonomic
functions? - Answer-Sympathetic and parasympathetic functions and
their locations.
What is the average time to complete the exam? - Answer-. Around 35
minutes
What types of questions can be expected on the exam? - Answer-
Multiple choice, essay, multiple-answer, matching, and picture choice
questions.
How many questions are typically on the exam? - Answer-25-30
questions.
What is the significance of anatomical images in the exam? - Answer-
Anatomical images will be included and must be recognized.
What are the three layers of the meninges? - Answer-Outermost: dura
mater, middle: arachnoid mater, innermost: pia mater.
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, What is the role of cerebrospinal fluid? - Answer-It serves purposes
such as cushioning the brain, originating from the choroid plexus,
circulating, and being reabsorbed by arachnoid granulations.
What are the two types of matter in the nervous system? - Answer-
Gray matter and white matter.
What are the four types of glial cells? - Answer-Astrocytes,
oligodendroglia, microglial cells, and ependymal cells.
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there? - Answer-31 pairs of
spinal nerves.
What are the types of spinal nerves and their corresponding regions? -
Answer-8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal.
What is the function of the posterior horn or root of the spinal cord? -
Answer-It contains sensory neurons (afferent) and dorsal root ganglia
(cell bodies).
What is the function of the anterior horn or root of the spinal cord? -
Answer-It contains motor neurons (efferent).
What type of neurons are found in the lateral horn of the spinal cord?
- Answer-Sympathetic motor neurons (efferents).
What is a plexus in the context of spinal nerves? - Answer-A network
of nerves, including cervical, brachial, lumbar, and sacral plexuses.
What should students do to prepare for the exam according to the
notes? - Answer-Review Edapt Weeks 3 and 4, recorded lectures, take
physical notes, and look at pictures of brain parts.
What is emphasized regarding answering questions on the exam? -
Answer-Make sure to answer all questions, including essay questions,
and review your answers to ensure they address what is actually
asked.
What is the benefit of attempting essay questions even if unsure? -
Answer-You may earn more points than if you leave them blank.
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Complete Exam and Key Answers||Latest Version!!!Already
Graded A+
What is the purpose of using a blank piece of paper during the exam?
- Answer-To write down essential hints that may be forgotten during
the test, which must be shown to the instructor at the end.
What must you do with the scratch paper after the exam? - Answer-
Tear it up in front of the camera before exiting the examination.
What should you know about cranial nerves for the exam? - Answer-
You must know their names, numbers, functions (sensory, motor,
both), and specific functions, such as cranial nerve VI (abducens)
which is motor and moves the eyeball laterally.
What are the main parts of the brain to review for the exam? -
Answer-Cortex, diencephalon, brainstem, lateralization, and speech-
related areas.
What two systems should you understand regarding autonomic
functions? - Answer-Sympathetic and parasympathetic functions and
their locations.
What is the average time to complete the exam? - Answer-. Around 35
minutes
What types of questions can be expected on the exam? - Answer-
Multiple choice, essay, multiple-answer, matching, and picture choice
questions.
How many questions are typically on the exam? - Answer-25-30
questions.
What is the significance of anatomical images in the exam? - Answer-
Anatomical images will be included and must be recognized.
What are the three layers of the meninges? - Answer-Outermost: dura
mater, middle: arachnoid mater, innermost: pia mater.
pg. 1
, What is the role of cerebrospinal fluid? - Answer-It serves purposes
such as cushioning the brain, originating from the choroid plexus,
circulating, and being reabsorbed by arachnoid granulations.
What are the two types of matter in the nervous system? - Answer-
Gray matter and white matter.
What are the four types of glial cells? - Answer-Astrocytes,
oligodendroglia, microglial cells, and ependymal cells.
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there? - Answer-31 pairs of
spinal nerves.
What are the types of spinal nerves and their corresponding regions? -
Answer-8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal.
What is the function of the posterior horn or root of the spinal cord? -
Answer-It contains sensory neurons (afferent) and dorsal root ganglia
(cell bodies).
What is the function of the anterior horn or root of the spinal cord? -
Answer-It contains motor neurons (efferent).
What type of neurons are found in the lateral horn of the spinal cord?
- Answer-Sympathetic motor neurons (efferents).
What is a plexus in the context of spinal nerves? - Answer-A network
of nerves, including cervical, brachial, lumbar, and sacral plexuses.
What should students do to prepare for the exam according to the
notes? - Answer-Review Edapt Weeks 3 and 4, recorded lectures, take
physical notes, and look at pictures of brain parts.
What is emphasized regarding answering questions on the exam? -
Answer-Make sure to answer all questions, including essay questions,
and review your answers to ensure they address what is actually
asked.
What is the benefit of attempting essay questions even if unsure? -
Answer-You may earn more points than if you leave them blank.
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