3.03 Nervous System

The part of the brain located below the cerebrum is the :

• Cerebellum

• diencephalon

• hypothalamus

• thalamus

A patient sustains a fall while getting out of the shower. Tests reveal damage to the inner most meningeal layer. What structure was damaged?

• Arachnoid

• Dura mater

• Pia Mater

• Ventricles

A nerve cell is known as a/an:

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Myelin Sheath

• Neuron

The membrane covering of the brain is known as the:

• Cerebral Aqueduct

• Choroid Plexus

• Meninges

• Ventricles

The brain and the spinal cord are part of the:

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Cranial Nerve

• Peripheral Nervous System

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Cranial nerves and spinal nerves are part of the:

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Cranial Nerves

• Peripheral Nervous System

Anna is recovering from a fight with Arianne. Anna’s breathing is slowing down, her pulse is slowing, and she is fatigued. What part of the nervous system is responsible for these changes?

ACranial NervesBParasympatheticCSpinal NervesDSympathetic

• Cranial Nerves

• Parasympathetic

• Spinal nerves

• Sympathetic

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Sue is experiencing tachycardia and dry mouth following an accident where she sustained an injury. After a few hours, Sue’s symptoms disappeared. Which nervous system structures were likely activated?

• Autonomic nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Cerebral ventricles

• Peripheral nervous system

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Melissa fell off a horse and was paralyzed as a result of significant injury to her spinal cord. Which nervous system was damaged?

• Autonomic

• Central

• Peripheral

• Sympathetic

The patient that sustained a spinal cord injury at the T10 level may have paralysis of the legs. This disorder is known as:

• Hemiplegia

• Paraplegia

• Parasthesia

• Quadriplegia