A&P Basics    BIOL 2404                 Lab Quiz: Nervous System                  Dr. Weis

Number and answer the questions in a separate MS Word Document

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Each question is worth 0.5 points each, unless otherwise indicated

1. Name an anatomical neuron classification and its function.

2. Define synapse and give the structural components.

3. Define neurotransmitter and give the two examples.

4. Define the following neurophysiology terms (2 points total)

            a. threshold

            b. Repolarization

            c. depolarization

            d. hyperpolarizatin

5. Name two neuroglial cells and their function.

6. Name two lobes of the cerebrum and their function.

7. Name four functions of the hypothalamus.

8. Name the parts and function of the brainstem.

9. Name two functions of the cerebellum.

10. Give the length and function of the spinal cord.

11. Name four cranial nerves, their function, and test. ( 1point)

12. Define spinal nerve plexus and give an example.

13. Give the total number of spinal nerves and their function.

14. Define reflex and give an example

15. Name the two motor divisions of the ANS and their body effects. (1 point)

Extra Credit

Define referred pain and give an example