SLP Neuro Final Exam Questions And Correct Answers
An action potential is generated by the flow of ions across the cell membrane.
Depolarization occurs due to the [x] this should be either "inward" or "outward"] flow of
[y]. Repolarization occurs due to the [z] flow of [r]. -ANSWER x: inward, y: sodium, z:
outward, r: potassium
The synapse involves an influx of [x] in the terminal bouton, that causes [y] to move and
bind to the cell membrane,
releasing [z] into the synaptic cleft. - ANSWER X: calcium y: synaptic vesicles z:
neurotransmitters
Action potentials are initiated in the x - ANSWER axon hillock
The two types of cells of the nervous system are the [x] and [p]. The one that is made for
signaling
and communication is the [r] - ANSWER x: neuron p: glia r: neuron
- The central nervous system is composed of the [x] and [y] ANSWER x: brain y: spinal
cord
glial cell: astrocyte - ANSWER helps form blood-brain barrier
glial cell: oligodendroglia - ANSWER forms myelin in CNS
glial cell: Schwann cell - ANSWER forms myelin in the PNS
posterior spinal cord - ANSWER dorsal
anterior spinal cord - ANSWER ventral
, superior cerebrum - ANSWER dorsal
posterior cerebrum - ANSWER caudal
superior spinal cord - ANSWER rostral
anterior cerebrum - ANSWER rostral
inferior spinal cord - ANSWER caudal
divides brain into top and bottom regions - ANSWER horizontal
Most axons are covered with _____________________, which is what makes white matter
look white. - ANSWER myelin
Neurotransmitters generate postsynaptic potentials that are either [x] or [p] - ANSWER
excitatory or inhibitory
What is the voltage of the resting membrane potential? [x]
What is the voltage of an action potential ? [y] - ANSWER resting: -70 mV
action potential: -65mV
Neurons receive input through the [x] and/or [y]. The signal is transmitted along the [z] -
ANSWER x: dendrite y: cell body (soma) z: axon
The nervous system can be divided into two major parts: [x] and [y] (Do not use
abbreviations!) - ANSWER central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
The view shows a - ANSWER sagittal
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