09 Nervous System (BC)

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of recognizing early symptoms like leg weakness and facial paralysis in young adults?

• It helps in early diagnosis and treatment of underlying conditions.

• It prevents any kind of illness from occurring.

• It guarantees a full recovery without medical intervention.

• It is only important for older adults.

Open Ended

How might a diagnosis of Bell’s Palsy impact a person's daily life and emotional well-being?

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A needle is placed between the

to draw spinal fluid during a lumbar puncture.

Multiple Choice

Based on the MRI and diagnosis, what is the primary condition affecting Sarah Kate?

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Parkinson's Disease

• Epilepsy

• Alzheimer's Disease

Open Ended

How do lesions in the brain and spinal cord affect the nervous system's ability to send and receive information?

Open Ended

Explain how the nervous system coordinates the body's systems to maintain homeostasis.

Multiple Choice

What are the three main functions of the nervous system as shown in the diagram?

• Sensory, Integrative, Motor

• Cognitive, Emotional, Physical

• Central, Peripheral, Autonomic

• Voluntary, Involuntary, Reflex

Multiple Choice

Which structures are included in the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

• Brain and spinal cord

• Brain and nerves

• Spinal cord and ganglia

• Nerves and ganglia

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of spinal nerve pair found in the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

• Cervical

• Thoracic

• Cranial

• Lumbar

Open Ended

Explain how the location of a spinal cord injury affects the type and extent of paralysis experienced by an individual.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of the Autonomic Nervous System?

• Controls voluntary movements

• Regulates smooth muscles

• Acts on glands

• Is involuntary

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

• Dilates pupils

• Accelerates heartbeat

• Stimulates digestion

• Inhibits salivation

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the

or flight response.

Open Ended

Describe at least two symptoms associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and explain how they relate to the nervous system.

Multiple Choice

Which part of the neuron receives information from other cells?

• Cell body

• Dendrites

• Axon

• Myelin sheath

Open Ended

Explain the function of the myelin sheath and the nodes of Ranvier in the transmission of nerve impulses.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of neuroglial cells?

• Support neurons

• Transmit nerve impulses

• Insulate axons

• Digest debris

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Microglial cells are responsible for

debris and killing bacteria.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system?

• Transmit signals

• Produce myelin sheath

• Supply nutrients

• Digest debris

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the roles of astrocytes and oligodendrocytes in supporting neurons.

Multiple Choice

Which neuroglial cell is responsible for forming membranes around tissue and filtering blood to make cerebrospinal fluid?

• Astrocyte

• Oligodendrocyte

• Microglial cell

• Ependymal cell

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cells is associated with axon regeneration and is impaired in multiple sclerosis?

• Astrocyte

• Schwann cell

• Microglial cell

• Ependymal cell

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the roles of Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes in the nervous system.

Multiple Select

Which cell creates myelin sheath, has an immune function, forms a membrane, and connects to a blood supply?

• Astrocyte

• Oligodendrocyte

• Microglia

• Ependymal cell

Fill in the Blanks

The fluid-filled cavity of the brain or spinal cord is lined by

cells.

Open Ended

Explain how damage to myelin sheaths affects nerve signal transmission and relate this to the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Open Ended

Reflecting on Sarah Kate's case, what questions do you still have about Bell's Palsy or its symptoms?

Multiple Choice

What were the first symptoms that Sarah Kate experienced during her hike?

• Her legs gave out and she felt overheated and tired.

• She had a headache and nausea.

• She experienced chest pain and shortness of breath.

• She felt dizzy and fainted.