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Neuro Mini-Review #1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Also called the soma, this is the largest part of the neuron. It contains the nucleus and cytoplasm.

a)

cell body

b)

dendrites

c)

axon terminal

d)

myelin sheath

2.

These extensions from the neuron’s cell body receive incoming nerve impulses from other neurons.

a)

myelin sheath

b)

axons

c)

dendrites

d)

axon terminal

3.

This long extension from the neuron’s cell body carries outgoing nerve impulses toward other neurons.

a)

cell body

b)

dendrites

c)

axon

d)

nucleus

4.

This is an insulating membrane that surrounds the axon.

a)

nucleus

b)

myelin sheath

c)

cell body

d)

axon

5.

This is the end of the axon, where nerve impulses are transmitted to the dendrites of other neurons. Hint: It is unlabeled on this diagram!

a)

dendrites

b)

cell body

c)

axon terminal

d)

nucleus

6.

The pink box is pointing to the _________.

a)

dura mater

b)

pia mater

c)

bone

d)

arachnoid mater

7.

The blue box is pointing to the _________.

a)

dura mater

b)

pia mater

c)

bone

d)

arachnoid mater

8.

The red box is pointing to the _________.

a)

dura mater

b)

pia mater

c)

bone

d)

arachnoid mater

9.

The yellow box is pointing to the _________.

a)

dura mater

b)

pia mater

c)

bone

d)

arachnoid mater

10.

Name the layer of meninges that is being retracted (pulled back) in this image.

a)

pia mater

b)

arachnoid mater

c)

dura mater

d)

subarachnoid space

11.

What is the name and function of structure A?

a)

cerebellum; balance and coordination

b)

brainstem; higher mental processes like thinking and memory

c)

cerebrum; balance and coordination

d)

cerebrum; higher mental processes like thinking and memory

12.

What is the name and function of structure B?

a)

cerebellum; balance and coordination

b)

cerebellum; higher mental processes like thinking and memory

c)

brainstem; balance and coordination

d)

cerebrum; higher mental processes like thinking and memory

13.

What is the name and function of structure C?

a)

brainstem; balance and coordination

b)

cerebellum; higher mental processes like thinking and memory

c)

brainstem; breathing and circulation

d)

cerebrum; higher mental processes like thinking and memory

14.

A 59 year old female with a history of hypothyroidism and eczema presents to her primary care physician with a 3 month history of increasing dizziness and fatigue. Her physician decides to perform a lumbar puncture. The CSF labs are returned with the following notable findings: 25 white blood cells with lymphocytes as the major cell type, and normal findings for glucose, protein, and pressure. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

a)

acute bacterial meningitis

b)

Guillain-Barre syndrome

c)

multiple sclerosis

d)

viral infection

15.

An 18 year old male with a history of asthma presents to the college health center with a 36 hour history of headache, sensitivity to light, and fever of 102F. His physician decides to perform a lumbar puncture. The CSF labs are returned with the following notable findings: 90,000 white blood cells with PMNs as the major cell type, decreased glucose, protein of 102 mg/dL, and increased pressure. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

a)

acute bacterial meningitis

b)

Guillain-Barre syndrome

c)

multiple sclerosis

d)

viral infection

16.

Which of the following structures allows this tight-rope walker to maintain her position on the rope?

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

brainstem

d)

dura mater

17.

Which of the following structures allows you to continue breathing automatically, even during sleep?

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

brainstem

d)

pia mater

18.

Which of the following structure are part of the central nervous system? Check ALL that apply.

a)

Brain

b)

Cranial Nerves

c)

Splanchnic Nerves

d)

Spinal Cord

19.

Which of the following is the term for the nervous system structures outside of the brain and spinal cord?

a)

perpendicular nervous system

b)

central nervous system

c)

autonomic nervous system

d)

peripheral nervous system

20.

What is the term for the structures which store cerebrospinal fluid within the brain?

a)

cerebellum

b)

atria

c)

ventricles

d)

dura mater