Neuroscience I: Functional Organization of the Nervous System
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What is the contribution of the mid-semester test to the final grade?

  • 10%
  • 30%
  • 20% (correct)
  • 70%

Which textbook is not listed as a recommended resource for Neuroscience I?

  • Principles of Biochemistry (Lehninger) (correct)
  • Medical Physiology: Principles for Clinical Medicine (Rodney Rhoades & David Bell)
  • Textbook of Medical Physiology (Guyton & Hall)
  • Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology

What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system?

  • Controls glandular secretions
  • Processes sensory signals (correct)
  • Regulates muscle contractions
  • Acts as an integration center

What are the principal functional units of the nervous system called?

<p>Neurones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells form the blood-brain barrier and produce neurotrophins?

<p>Astroglia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the central nervous system control?

<p>All activities of the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of oligodendroglia in the white matter?

<p>Form myelin sheaths (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the neuron is responsible for maintaining the functional and anatomic integrity of the axon?

<p>Cell body or Soma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process is responsible for the movement of proteins from the soma to terminal endings?

<p>Anterograde transport (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs with complete severance of peripheral nerves according to Wallerian Degeneration & Regeneration?

<p>Chromatolysis within 24 hours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Astroglia?

<p>Produce neurotrophins for survival and growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Ependymal Cells?

<p>Line the fluid-filled ventricles of the brain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do axons primarily contain?

<p>Ribosomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process that occurs within 24 hours of injury to the neuron?

<p>Chromatolysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of microglia?

<p>Phagocytic activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the contribution of the mid-semester test to the final grade?

<p>20% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which textbook is listed as a recommended resource for Neuroscience I?

<p>Textbook of Medical Physiology (Guyton &amp; Hall) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system?

<p>Carries signals from the brain to the rest of the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the principal functional units of the nervous system called?

<p>Neurones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process is responsible for the movement of proteins from the soma to terminal endings?

<p>Axoplasmic transport (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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