MT Ch. 12

Cranial nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system.

• True

• False

Electrical impulses require a neurotransmitter to cross the synaptic cleft.

• True

• False

Myelin is a lipid molecule that insulates dendrites.

• True

• False

White matter is composed of myelinated nerve fibers.

• True

• False

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system stimulates the body in times of stress and crisis.

• True

• False

The term anesthesia means the absence of pain.

• True

• False

Hemiparesis is paralysis of one side of the body.

• True

• False

Syncope means dizziness.

• True

• False

Paresthesia is the loss of the ability to control muscle movement.

• True

• False

An anesthesiologist is also trained in pain management.

• True

• False