A & P II

1. The Nervous System
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Overview of the Nervous System Histology of Nervous Tissue Resting Membrane Potential Action Potentials Signal Transmission at Synapses Neurotransmitter Regeneration and Repair of Nervous Tisssue

Spinal Cord Anatomy Spinal Nerves Spinal Cord Physiology

Brain Organization, Protection, and Blood Supply Cerebrospinal Fluid The Brainstem and Reticular Formation The Cerebellum The Diencephalon The Cerebrum Functional Organization of the Cerebral Cortex Cranial Nerves Development of the Nervous System

Comparison of Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems Anatomy of Autonomic Motor Pathways ANS Neurotransmitters and Receptors Integration and Control of Autonomic Functions

Sensation Somatic Sensations Somatic Sensory Pathways Control of Body Movement Integrative Functions of the Cerebrum

Each Part Practice Problems In-depth Notes for Each Parts The Nervous System: Neurons and Synapses Quick Summary MCQ on Each Part NCLEX Nervous System Quiz

1. What is the purpose of sensory receptors? 2. Describe the parts of a neuron and the functions of each. 3. What is a neurolemma, and why is it important? 4. What is a nucleus? 5. Why are voltage-gated channels important? 6. What is the typical resting membrane potential of a neuron? 7. How do leak channels contribute to resting membrane potential? 8. How is saltatory conduction different from continuous conduction? 9. What effect does myelination have on the speed of propagation of a nerve impulse? 10. Why are action potentials said to be “all-or-none,” and EPSPs and IPSPs are described as "graded"?

5. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis
5.1: Fluid Compartments and Fluid Homeostasis

5.2: Electrolytes in Body Fluids

5.3: Acid-Base Balance

5.4: Acid-Base Homeostasis

7. Nervous System Quizzes
1. Small masses of neuron cell bodies located outside the CNS are called:

Interneuron

Plexuses

Nerves

Ganglia

Nuceli

2. Effectors in the autonomic nervous system would include that:

Brain

Spinal cord

Cardiac muscle

Skeletal muscles

Both C and D are correct

3. Efferent neurons transmit from:

The CNS to effectors

Receptors to the CMS

The CNS to receptors

Effectors to the CNS

4. Neuroglia in the central nervous system that produce the myelin sheath are the:

Astrocytes

Oligodendrocytes

Microglia

Ependymal cells

Schwann cells

5. The part of the nervous system that is considered voluntary is the:

Sympathetic nervous system

Parasympathic nervous system

Central nervous system

Somatic nervous system

Enteric nervous system

6. Prozac is antidepressant drug that works by inhibiting the reuptake of:

Acetylcholine

GABA

Serotonin

Dopamine

Nitric Oxide

8. Human Senses and Endocrine System Quizzes
1. New olfactory receptors are produced by reproduction of:

Olfactory hairs

Gustatory hairs

Basal stem cells

Supporting cells

Filiform papillae

2. The retina is held in place by the:

Optic disc

Vitreous body

Ciliary muscle

Bipolar neurons

Iris

3. In order for a substance to be tasted, it must be:

A partially natured protein

Of a pH below 7

An ionic compound

Dissolved in saliva

Both C and D are correct

4. The main target for ADH is the:

Kidney

Hypothalamus

Uterus

Adrenal cortex

Posterior pituitary

5. Increasing the reuptake of iodide by the thyroid gland and increasing the growth of the thyroid gland are two functions of:

TRH

TSH

T3

Thyrogloblin

6. The thyroid gland is located:

Under the sternum

Behind and beneath the stomach

In the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone

In the neck, anterior to the trachea

7. The mammary glands are an important target for:

FSH

LH

Oxytocin

Prolactin

Both C and D are correct

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1. Small masses of neuron cell bodies located outside the CNS are called:

2. Effectors in the autonomic nervous system would include that:

3. Efferent neurons transmit from:

4. Neuroglia in the central nervous system that produce the myelin sheath are the:

5. The part of the nervous system that is considered voluntary is the:

6. Prozac is antidepressant drug that works by inhibiting the reuptake of:

1. New olfactory receptors are produced by reproduction of:

2. The retina is held in place by the:

3. In order for a substance to be tasted, it must be:

4. The main target for ADH is the:

5. Increasing the reuptake of iodide by the thyroid gland and increasing the growth of the thyroid gland are two functions of:

6. The thyroid gland is located:

7. The mammary glands are an important target for:

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