BIOL 2404 AP Basics
Lecture Quiz 2
Dr. Weis
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1. Name a type of neuron, dsecribe its anatomy and give its function.
2. Define joint and give two types based on anatomical or physiological classification.
3. Define sarcomere and explain how it relates to muscle tone.
4. Give the two divisions of the ANS and their bodywide system functions. (2 points)
5. Fill in the following chart. (0.5 points per blank, 4 points total)
| Region | Name a Bone in Region | Name a Muscle in Region |
| 5a Head | ||
| 5b.Trunk | ||
| 5c Leg | ||
| 5d. Arm |
6. Define reflex and name two parts. (1.5 points)
7. Name two cranial nerves and give their funciton. (2 points)
8. Fill in the following chart for the functions of each structure (0.5 per blank, 2.5 points total)
| Structure | Function |
| 8a. Hypothalamus | |
| 8b. Cerebellum | |
| 8c. Brain stem | |
| 8d. Spinal Cord | |
| 8e. Frontal Cerebral Lobe |
9. Define nerve plexus and give a specific location.
10. Fill in the following chart for the functions of each structure. (0.5 per blank, 3 points total)
| Structure | Function |
| 10a. pacinian corpuscle | |
| 10b. organ of corti | |
| 10c. gustatory receptors | |
| 10d. cones | |
| 10e. crista ampullaris | |
| 10f. olfactory neurons |
11. Define foramen and give an example.
12. Define ossification and give an example of a specific process.
13. Name a neuroglial cell and give its function.
14. Define the following terms using the ions involved (0.5 points each, 2 points total)
a. Threshold
b. Action potential
c. Repolarization
d. Hyperpolarization
15. Define sensory adaptation (0.5 points)
16. Name a neurotransmitter. (0.5 points)
Extra Credit: (0.5 points each, 1 point total)
EC-1 Define fontonelle
EC-2 Define motor unit