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Weeks 6-12

Anatomy second quarter

QuestionAnswer
Which letter indicates epithelial tactile complexes (Merkel discs), light pressure receptors found in the epidermis? A
Which letter indicates the cardiac plexus? B
Which letter indicates the celiac ganglion and plexus? C
Which letter indicates the left vagus nerve? A
Which letter indicates an area that is characterized by huge neurons known as pyramidal cells? B
The three divisions of the brain that make up the brainstem are the medulla oblongata, midbrain, and pons.
Formation of the cerebrospinal fluid occurs in the choroid plexus
Which letter indicates the aortic plexus? D
How many pairs of spinal nerves are connected to the spinal cord? 31
The lower end of the spinal cord, with its attached spinal nerve roots, gives the appearance of a horse’s tail called the cauda equina
The ventral rami of most spinal nerves subdivide to form complex networks called plexuses
The large fluid-filled spaces within the brain are called the ventricles
Dendrites and cell bodies of sympathetic preganglionic neurons are located in the gray matter of the thoracic and upper lumbar segments of the spinal cord.
Which letter indicates a bulbous corpuscle (Ruffini ending) that slowly adapts to deep pressure stimuli? E
If you trace the axon inside the sympathetic chain ganglion, the preganglionic fiber branches along which pathway? all of the above
Which letter indicates the pelvic sympathetic trunk? E
Which letter indicates the cranial nerve that has motor fibers that innervate muscles of facial expression? D
Which letter indicates a choroid plexus, which produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in all four ventricles of the brain? C
Individual nerves that emerge from the _____ plexus innervate the lower part of the shoulder and the entire arm. brachial
The two efferent divisions of the autonomic nervous system are the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
Which letter indicates a lamellar corpuscle (Pacinian corpuscle) that rapidly adapts to deep pressure stimuli? D
Which letter indicates the primary somatosensory cortex? C
A subdivision of the nervous system that regulates involuntary effectors is the _____ nervous system. autonomic
The dorsal root of each spinal nerve is easily recognized as a swelling called the dorsal root ganglion
The inner protective covering of the brain is called the meninges
Which letter indicates the medulla oblongata, the functional neural connection between the pons and the spinal cord? E
Which letter indicates the corpora quadrigemina, meaning "four bodies"? D
Which letter indicates the corpus callosum, which is an area of white matter where axons from one cerebral hemisphere cross the midline to the opposite hemisphere? B
Which letter indicates the region of the brain that has the greatest surface area due to the numerous surface convolutions? A
Which letter indicates the cranial nerve that transmits olfactory impulses? A
Which letter indicates receptors that respond chiefly to pain and temperature? C
Which letter indicates the cranial nerve that has three major branches? C
The enteric nervous system is made up of a complex network of nerve plexuses that control the visceral effectors in the intestinal wall
Which letter indicates the cranial nerve with nerve fibers that pass through the hypoglossal canal? E
Which letter indicates Wernicke's area, which is important for understanding spoken words? D
Which letter indicates the structure where cranial nerve fibers from the retina cross to the opposite side of the brain? B
Which letter indicates the primary visual cortex, which receives information from neurons in the retina of the eye? E
Which letter indicates a tactile corpuscle (Meissner's corpuscle) that is responsive to light pressure? B
Which letter indicates Broca's area, which controls the motor movements necessary for speaking? A
Spinal cord tracts provide conduction paths to and from the brain. The tracts that conduct sensory impulses down the cord from the brain are called _____ tracts. descending.
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