Anatomy & Physiology Final Exam 2024

Front

What is the order of signal transmission in a reflex arc?

Back

Sensory Organ, Sensory Neuron, Interneuron, Motor Neuron, Effector

Front

What part of the neuron releases neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft?

Back

Axon terminal

Front

What is the function of osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes?

Back

Osteoblasts build new bone; Osteoclasts destroy old bone; Osteocytes are mature bone cells.

Front

What is the primary muscle of the calf?

Back

Gastrocnemius

Front

Which letter represents the Thoracic Region of the spinal cord?

Back

B

Front

What is the role of sensory neurons in the nervous system?

Back

Sensory neurons transmit signals from sensory organs to the central nervous system.

Front

What is the function of interneurons?

Back

Interneurons connect sensory and motor neurons and process information within the central nervous system.

Front

What is the role of motor neurons?

Back

Motor neurons transmit signals from the central nervous system to effectors (muscles or glands) to elicit a response.

Front

What is the synaptic cleft?

Back

The synaptic cleft is the small gap between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another where neurotransmitters are released.

Front

What is the Achilles' tendon?

Back

The Achilles' tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and is crucial for walking, running, and jumping.