Peripheral Nervous System
Quiz by Gjini, Dr. Anita
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- Q1
A man presents with median nerve damage in the left hand. What is the most likely site of injury?
Axillary branch
Cervical plexus
Brachial plexus
Intercostal nerves
45s - Q2
Which of the following is the main center for control of the autonomic system in the CNS?
Cerebral cortex
Brain stem
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
45s - Q3
The parasympathetic system is more active when ____
Before a job interview
We run
When someone startles us
We rest
45s - Q4
Which cranial nerves carry information about taste?
Facial, trigeminal, vagus
Facial and glossopharyngeal
Trigeminal, facial, hypoglossal
Facial, glossopharyngeal, vagus
45s - Q5
In a crossed extensor reflex, the flexor reflex of the left leg will cause the right leg to extend
True
False
45s - Q6
Damage to which nerve would cause the foot to drop?
Obturator
Femoral
Common fibular
Tibial
45s - Q7
Inborn reflexes are
Involuntary that can be modified with age
Voluntary
Rapid, predictable, learned responses
Mediated by the cortex
45s - Q8
You feel that someone touched you on the shoulder. Which nerve is responsible for that sensation?
Musculocutaneous
Median
Suprascapular
Axillary
45s - Q9
Which nerve has parasympathetic properties and inervates the parotid gland?
X
IX
VII
V
45s - Q10
A reflex arch comprises of six parts
False
True
45s