Nervous System Anatomy and Terms Flashcard

Front

Which part of a neuron conducts the electrical impulse toward its destination? Options: dendrite, nerve cell body, axon, myelin

Back

axon

Front

Which of the following is the location of the nucleus of a neuron? dendrite, nerve cell body, axon, myelin

Back

nerve cell body

Front

Which of the following is the insulating material found around a neuron? dendrite, nerve cell body, axon, myelin

Back

myelin

Front

Which term describes the elevated portions, or convolutions, on the surface of the cerebrum? Options: gyri, ventricles, synapse, sulci

Back

gyri

Front

Which term describes the valleys separating the convolutions on the surface of the cerebrum?

Back

sulci

Front

Which of the following is a CSF-containing cavity inside the brain tissue itself? Options: gyri, ventricle, synapse, sulci

Back

ventricle

Front

Which of the following pairs is NOT matched correctly? sensory neuron—afferent neuron, ganglion—knot-like mass of nerve cell bodies, motor neuron—efferent neuron, somatic nerves—serve the eyes and ears

Back

somatic nerves—serve the eyes and ears

Front

Which of the following is the point at which two neurons meet? Options: gyri, ventricles, synapse, sulci

Back

synapse

Front

Which part of the brain serves as a center for relaying impulses from the eyes, ears, and skin to the cerebrum?

Back

thalamus

Front

Which of the following statements regarding the autonomic nervous system is NOT true? The parasympathetic branch slows down heart rate., The sympathetic branch dilates airways., The parasympathetic branch inhibits digestion., The sympathetic branch raises blood pressure.

Back

The parasympathetic branch inhibits digestion.