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Topic 10 Part 1 Neuronal Communication

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The cell type that produced cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)

a)
ependymal cells
b)
neurons
c)
astrocytes
d)
oligodendrocytes
2.

Myelination of the central nervous system involve ___ whereas myelination of the peripheral nervous system involve ___

a)

astrocytes, Schwann cells

b)
microglia, Schwann cells
c)
oligodendrocytes, neurons
d)
oligodendrocytes, astrocytes
e)

oligodendrocytes, Schwann cells

3.

The blood brain barrier of the CNS involves which types of cells?

a)
astrocytes
b)

microglia

c)

Schwann cells

d)

oligodendrocytes

e)

ependymal cells

4.

Which cells in the CNS are ciliated?

a)
neurons
b)
astrocytes
c)
ependymal cells
d)
microglia
5.

When toxins build up in the CNS, ___ help to clear debris out.

a)
Astrocytes
b)
Neurons
c)
Oligodendrocytes
d)
Microglia
6.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder that targets cells that myelinate the CNS. The cells affected by MS include

a)

Schwann cells

b)

microglia

c)

oligodendrocytes

d)

astrocytes

7.

Satellite cells in the PNS are similar to ___ in the CNS

a)
microglia
b)
neurons
c)
oligodendrocytes
d)
astrocytes
8.

Neurons that carry out integrative functions such as reflexes, memory, planning, and learning are referred to as:

a)
interneurons
b)
glial cells
c)
sensory neurons
d)
motor neurons
9.

In a neuron, the action potential begins at the ___ when threshold is reached

a)
axon hillock
b)
synapse
c)
cell body
d)
dendrites
10.

A neuron's cytoskeleton is made up the following (select all that apply)

a)

Neurofilaments

b)

Neurotubules

c)

Dendrites

d)

Neurofibrils

e)

Axons

11.

Neuronal anterograde transport is moderated by ___ whereas retrograde transport is moderated by ___

a)
kinesin, dynein
b)
kinesin, myosin
c)
microtubules, actin
d)
myosin, actin
12.

The phrase "No stimulus of any strength will trigger another action potential" describes what?

a)
resting membrane potential
b)
action potential threshold
c)
relative refractory period
d)
absolute refractory period
13.

A patient with a positive Babinski reflex would be indicative of:

a)
Muscle weakness
b)
Normal response in the central nervous system
c)

Brain or Spinal Cord injury or tumor, ALS, Stroke, MS

d)
Infection in the peripheral nervous system
14.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome involves autoimmune demyelination of the ___ whereas multiple sclerosis involves autoimmune demyelination of the ___

a)
spinal cord, brain
b)
muscles, spinal cord
c)
peripheral nerves, central nervous system
d)
brain, spinal cord
15.

The well-orchestrated morphologic and biochemical changes that occur in axons, Schwann cells, and macrophages distal to a site of nerve injury, resulting in the establishment of a microenvironment supportive of axonal regeneration:

a)
Axonal degeneration
b)
Wallerian degeneration
c)
Neuronal apoptosis
d)
Myelin breakdown
16.

What are 2 factors that affect the speed of a neuron's action potential?

a)
length of the dendrites and number of synapses
b)
temperature and humidity
c)
color of the neuron and its location
d)
diameter of the axon and presence of myelin sheath
17.

The fastest nerve fibers are type ___ whereas the slowest nerve fibers are type ___

a)
A, C
b)
1, 2
c)
B, D
d)
X, Y
18.

Post-synaptic cells can be either ___, ___, or ___

a)

neurons, muscle, or glands

b)
stimulating
c)
relaxing
d)
neutral
19.

Neurotransmitters bind to what type of channels?

a)
protein channels
b)
enzyme channels
c)
receptor channels
d)

ligand-gated ion channels

20.

A G-protein coupled receptor would be an example of:

a)
Intracellular receptor
b)

Ionotropic receptor

c)

Metabotropic receptor

d)
Enzyme-linked receptor