Introduction to Nervous, Musculoskeletal, and Integumentary Systems
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- Q1Aggregations of cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system are referred to as:NucleusSomaGliaGanglia30sEditDelete
- Q2Which types of neurons are only usually present during embryonic development?BipolarMultipolarPseudounipolarUnipolar30sEditDelete
- Q3The peripheral nervous system consists of:12 pairs of cranial nerves, 32 pairs of spinal nerves10 pairs of cranial nerves, 32 pairs of spinal nerves12 pairs of cranial nerves, 31 pairs of spinal nerves11 pairs of cranial nerves, 31 pairs of spinal nerves30sEditDelete
- Q4All of the following are functions of the skeletal system except:Preventing mechanical movements at jointsProvides for a rigid supporting framework for the bodyAffording physical protection of vital organsActive storage of calcium and phosphorus30sEditDelete
- Q5The ______________ is the muscle or muscles that contract to produce a movement across a single joint.AntagonistAgonistSynergistFixator30sEditDelete
- Q6Which two bones together form the pectoral girdle?Humerus and scapulaAcromion and scapulaClavicle and acromionScapula and clavicle30sEditDelete
- Q7Regarding a typical nervous system schematic, tertiary neurons for tracts with ascending pathways are usually found in this neuroanatomical structure.ThalamusSoma in the CNSDorsal horn of spinal cordCell soma in spinal or cranial nerve30sEditDelete
- Q8The anterior root of a spinal nerve is composed of what fiber types?Afferent fibersSomatic fibersEfferent fibersAnterior fibers30sEditDelete
- Q9In the peripheral nervous system, which option has the correct number of cranial and spinal nerves?12 pairs of Cranial N., 31 pairs of Spinal N.12 pairs of Cranial N., 33 pairs of Spinal N.10 pairs of Cranial N., 31 pairs of Spinal N.14 pairs of Cranial N., 31 pairs of Spinal N.30sEditDelete
- Q10What are aggregations of cell bodies in the CNS called?Bipolar CellsGanglionNucleusUnipolar Cells30sEditDelete
- Q11What are aggregations of cell bodies in the PNS called?Bipolar CellsNucleusUnipolar CellsGanglion30sEditDelete
- Q12A synarthrosis allows for ________ movement between bony components of a joint.Moderate movementLittle or no movementExtremeSeveral degrees of movement30sEditDelete
- Q13Which cervical vertebra permits nodding of the cranium (yes motion)?C1C2C4C330sEditDelete
- Q14A patient is clinically diagnosed with having a cervical rib and experiences pain with some neck movements. What structure/s are most likely to be compressed or stretched and could be the cause of the pain?Internal carotid arterySubclavian artery and/or brachial plexusVagus nerveSubclavian vein and/or brachial plexus30sEditDelete
- Q15A patient has cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drawn from the sub-arachnoid space of the spinal column. Where is the safest location to insert the needle?L2T12T10L130sEditDelete
- Q16What bundle of spinal nerves exiting the spinal cord innervates the intrinsic back muscles?GanglionAnterior RamiPosterior RamiNucleus30sEditDelete
- Q17Spinal nerves exit through the:Intervertebral foramenVertebral canalPedicleIntervertebral disc30sEditDelete
- Q18Nerve plexuses in the body such as the Brachial Plexus are formed by which part of the spinal nerve?Posterior RamiSomatic NerveDorsal RootAnterior Rami30sEditDelete
- Q19Autonomic nervous system is responsible for all of the following except:Sympathetic and Paraympathetic nervous systemsInnervation of the visceral organsSmooth muscles and glandsVoluntary conscious action30sEditDelete
- Q20If an upper motor neuron is completely damaged and can no longer communicate with its corresponding lower motor neuron, what will happen to the effector organ?The lower motor neuron will fire in a cyclical (on/off) patternThe effector organ will receive no signals and become flaccidThe lower motor neuron will cease to fireThe effector organ will continue to be tonically stimulated30sEditDelete