Nervous System Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

ATI LPN · Nervous System Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

Question 1 of 78

Which part of the brain has a blood-brain barrier?

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Question 2 of 78

Specialized hypothalamic neuron that secretes a hormone into blood capillaries of the posterior pituitary.

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Question 3 of 78

The rapid reversal of electrical potential along the membrane of a neuron is called:

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Question 4 of 78

Brodmann's areas map different regions of the to particular functions.

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Question 5 of 78

Which spinal nerve branch is NOT correctly matched with the area it serves?

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Question 6 of 78

Taste sensation is mediated by cranial nerves:

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Question 7 of 78

Which of the following statement is NOT true?

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Question 8 of 78

An electrical potential difference across the plasma membrane of a neuron is known as a(n)

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Question 9 of 78

The vagus nerve

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Question 10 of 78

Which of the following is a branch of the mandibular nerve

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Question 11 of 78

A client is examined by a nurse who is assessing the client's ability to move the eyes. Which set of cranial nerves will the nurse examine?

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Question 12 of 78

Which statement is incorrect concerning the medulla oblongata?

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Question 13 of 78

Cholinergic-blocking agents have as an unwanted side effect:

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Question 14 of 78

Gamma efferent discharge is NOT controlled by:

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Question 15 of 78

In a chemical synapse, neurotransmitters are stored in:

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Question 16 of 78

The four major lobes of the cerebral cortex are the frontal, parietal, temporal, and:

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Question 17 of 78

Which lobe-function pairing is incorrect?

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Question 18 of 78

Nerves that directly innervate voluntary muscles are part of the

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Question 19 of 78

In the central nervous system, clusters of cell bodies are called:

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Question 20 of 78

Degeneration of the portion of the axon and myelin sheath of a neuron distal to the site of injury.

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Question 21 of 78

With regards to the spinal cord blood supply

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Question 22 of 78

The ventral root of a spinal nerve primarily contains:

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Question 23 of 78

Clostridium botulinum releases this enzyme that destroys peptide bonds.

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Question 24 of 78

Of the following statements about the parasympathetic division of the ANS: (i) all its neurons release acetylcholine as their primary neurotransmitter substance; (ii) the cell bodies of its postganglionic neurons lie in or near the organ innervated; (iii) the cell bodies of its preganglionic neurons lie in the cervical and sacral spinal cord; one would say that:

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Question 25 of 78

Symptoms of irregular body temperature, intense thirst, and the inability to sleep, might indicate that a patient has dysfunctions of the:

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Question 26 of 78

The prefrontal cortex, responsible for personality, decision-making, and social behavior, is located in the:

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Question 27 of 78

Nurse Jerick is performing a caloric testing of the vestibulo-ocular reflex of an unconscious client. Warm water is poured into the left auditory canal. The client exhibits conjugate eye movement toward the right followed by nystagmus toward the left. The nurse understands that the client is exhibiting a:

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Question 28 of 78

Cells support and nourish cells that send electrical signals throughout the body.

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Question 29 of 78

A change in the chemicals that enter the nose would be received by

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Question 30 of 78

Which of the following is a mid brain postural reflex:

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Question 31 of 78

The premotor cortex is involved in the planning and coordination of voluntary movements and is located anterior to the:

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Question 32 of 78

What gives white matter its white color?

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Question 33 of 78

Identify the bridge of white matter that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres.

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Question 34 of 78

Which of the following is referred to as either physical barriers or physiologic processes (transport system) that separate the circulating blood from the brain extracellular fluid in the central nervous system (CNS)?

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Question 35 of 78

The nucleus of a neuron is associated with the of the neuron.

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Question 36 of 78

The layer of the meninges that is most vulnerable to infection and inflammation is the:

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Question 37 of 78

Identify a classification of neurons by structure.

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Question 38 of 78

A neurotransmitter liberated by many peripheral nervous system neurons and some central nervous system neurons. It is excitatory at neuromuscular junctions but inhibitory at some other synapses.

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Question 39 of 78

The arrival on a given neuron of a series of impulses from a series of terminal axons, resulting in an action potential, is an example of:

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Question 40 of 78

The type of circuit in which branches of postsynaptic neurons synapse with earlier neurons in the path.

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Question 41 of 78

Which structure does NOT receive supply from the oculomotor nerve?

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Question 42 of 78

The spinal cord begins outside the and ends at the

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Question 43 of 78

In a resting neuron, the:

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Question 44 of 78

A neuroglial cell that supports neurons and produces a myelin sheath around axons of neurons of the central nervous system.

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Question 45 of 78

In the peripheral nervous system, Schwann cells wrap around the:

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Question 46 of 78

Concerning the electroencephalogram (EEG):

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Question 47 of 78

Which primary vesicle of the embryonic nervous system does not differentiate into more vesicles at the secondary stage?

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Question 48 of 78

The white matter of the CNS is always:

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Question 49 of 78

Which functional division of the nervous system would be responsible for the physiological changes seen during exercise (e.g., increased heart rate and sweating)?

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Question 50 of 78

Pain sensation:

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Question 51 of 78

The part of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary responses, such as those of cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands.

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Question 52 of 78

The autonomic nervous system is responsible for which function(s)?

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Question 53 of 78

Which kind of neuroglial cells are not found in the CNS?

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Question 54 of 78

A space along a myelinated axon between the individual Schwann cells that form the myelin sheath and the neurolemma. Also called a node of Ranvier.

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Question 55 of 78

Two components of the basal ganglia are the:

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Question 56 of 78

Which of the following is NOT an aging effect on the nervous system?

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Question 57 of 78

The vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII) is associated with:

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Question 58 of 78

One of the two main subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system; prepares the body for intense physical activity.

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Question 59 of 78

The primary taste area is in the

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Question 60 of 78

Identify the function of the thalamus.

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Question 61 of 78

Nerve signal transmission over myelinated axons is called

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Question 62 of 78

Regarding the circle of Willis

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Question 63 of 78

The initial stimulus for an action potential causes a brief influx of:

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Question 64 of 78

A client has been prescribed a drug that is classified as a beta-adrenergic blocker for control of hypertension. Recalling the underlying physiology, the nurse is aware that this drug functions by blocking the action of which neurotransmitter?

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Question 65 of 78

An electrical signal that propagates along the membrane of a neuron or muscle fiber; a rapid change in membrane potential that involves a depolarization followed by a repolarization.

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Question 66 of 78

The blood-brain barrier restricts passage of:

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Question 67 of 78

Regarding the optic pathways

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Question 68 of 78

Huntington's chorea has been linked with a deficiency in the amino acid:

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Question 69 of 78

What is a common neurotransmitter?

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Question 70 of 78

Which types of CNS neuroglia are the most similar in appearance?

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Question 71 of 78

Which of these locations is where the greatest level of integration is taking place in the example of testing the temperature of the shower?

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Question 72 of 78

Regarding the cranial nerves

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Question 73 of 78

The dorsal column tracts are concerned with:

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Question 74 of 78

The primary function of arachnoid villi is to:

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Question 75 of 78

Which of the following voltages would most likely be measured during the relative refractory period?

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Question 76 of 78

Which ganglion is responsible for cutaneous sensations of the face?

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Question 77 of 78

The general depolarization toward threshold of a cell membrane when excitatory synaptic activities predominate is known as:

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Question 78 of 78

Identify the cranial nerve that serves the muscles of the face for facial expression.

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