Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Shier), 12th Edition

Learning Outcome 10.3

1			The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and _____.
			A)	cranial nerves
			B)	spinal cord
			C)	peripheral nerves
			D)	spinal nerves

Learning Outcome 10.16

2			The minimal stimulus needed to cause a neuron to transmit an impulse is called the _____.
			A)	action potential
			B)	resting potential
			C)	threshold
			D)	refractory period

Learning Outcome 10.17

3			The most common neurotransmitter in the body is _____.
			A)	norepinephrine
			B)	adrenalin
			C)	acetylcholine
			D)	dopamine

Learning Outcome 10.11

4			Which type of neuroglial cells help regulate the composition of cerebrospinal fluid?
			A)	astrocytes
			B)	oligodendrocytes
			C)	microglia
			D)	ependyma

Learning Outcome 10.3

5			Which items should NOT be grouped together?
			A)	spinal nerve
			B)	cranial nerve
			C)	spinal cord
			D)	PNS

Learning Outcome 10.10

6			Nodes of Ranvier are only found on motor axons.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 10.16

7			There is a higher concentration of K+ outside of a resting neuron than Na+.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 10.17

8			A neuron will not respond to any stimulus during its absolute refractory period.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 10.17

9			The axon nerve impulse is self-propagating and occurs in the direction towards the cell body.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 10.14

10			A synapse is a junction between two dendrites.
			A)	True
			B)	False