Muscle spindles contain neurons called (blank) motor neurons.

Muscle spindles contain neurons called (blank) motor neurons.

A) alpha
B) beta
C) gamma
D) delta


Answer: C

Awakening from sleep is called

Awakening from sleep is called

A) consciousness
B) arousal
C) awake
D) ready


Answer: B

In the treatment of Parkinson's disease, a surgical technique known as (blank) involves the destruction of a part of the globus pallidus.

In the treatment of Parkinson's disease, a surgical technique known as (blank) involves the destruction of a part of the globus pallidus.

A) craniotomy
B) parkinsonectomy
C) pallidotomy
D) craniostomy


Answer: C

Which of the following would detect changes in the temperature of the air around you?

Which of the following would detect changes in the temperature of the air around you?

A) interoceptors
B) exteroceptors
C) nociceptors
D) proprioceptors


Answer: B

Third-order neurons conduct impulses from the thalamus to the primary somatosensory area of the cortex

Third-order neurons conduct impulses from the thalamus to the primary somatosensory area of the cortex

A) thalamus
B) hypothalamus
C) pons
D) epithalamus


Answer: A

Which of the following are components of the basal nuclei?

Which of the following are components of the basal nuclei?

A) putamen
B) caudate nucleus
C) globus pallidus
D) all of these


Answer: D

Which receptor exhibits very little sensory adaptation?

Which receptor exhibits very little sensory adaptation?

A) corpuscle of touch
B) nociceptor
C) lamellated corpuscle
D) hair root plexus


Answer: B

Which of the following is true regarding REM sleep?

Which of the following is true regarding REM sleep?

A) Sleepwalking typically occurs
B) Muscle tone is decreased
C) Most somatic motor neurons are stimulated
D) All of these


Answer: B

The (blank) is a thin ribbon-like projection tract that extends from the medulla to the thalamus

The (blank) is a thin ribbon-like projection tract that extends from the medulla to the thalamus

A) medial lemniscus
B) brain
C) pons
D) tendrils


Answer: A

If a receptor continues to trigger impulses as long as the stimulus is applied, then it is called a (blank) adapting receptor

If a receptor continues to trigger impulses as long as the stimulus is applied, then it is called a (blank) adapting receptor

A) rapid
B) slow
C) fast
D) none of these


Answer: B

Slowness of motor movements is called

Slowness of motor movements is called

A) bradykinesia
B) analgesia
C) hypokinesia
D) kinetics


Answer: A

Upper motor neurons from the (blank) regulate muscle tone and help maintain balance and orientation of the head and body.

Upper motor neurons from the (blank) regulate muscle tone and help maintain balance and orientation of the head and body.

A) cerebral cortex
B) brain stem
C) cerebellum
D) spinal cord


Answer: B

Most reflexes are intact and muscles are slightly relaxed in which stage of NREM sleep?

Most reflexes are intact and muscles are slightly relaxed in which stage of NREM sleep?

A) Stage 3
B) Stage 4
C) Stage 2
D) Stage 1


Answer: B

(blank) are receptors deep in the dermis which detect intense (high frequency) vibrations.

(blank) are receptors deep in the dermis which detect intense (high frequency) vibrations.

A) lamellated corpuscles
B) Meissner's corpuscles
C) radios
D) receivers


Answer: A

(blank) is the awareness of changes in the external or internal environment.

(blank) is the awareness of changes in the external or internal environment.

A) sensation
B) awakeness
C) arousal
D) readiness


Answer: A

Decreased range of motion in muscle movements is called

Decreased range of motion in muscle movements is called

A) hypokinesia
B) bradykinesia
C) aging
D) freezing


Answer: A

Which disease if left untreated can cause progressive degeneration of the posterior portion of the spinal column, loss of somatic sensations, and uncoordinated and jerky movements?

Which disease if left untreated can cause progressive degeneration of the posterior portion of the spinal column, loss of somatic sensations, and uncoordinated and jerky movements?

A) Huntington's disease
B) Parkinson's disease
C) syphilis
D) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)


Answer: C

The state of wakefulness is called

The state of wakefulness is called

A) consciousness
B) arousal
C) REM
D) awake


Answer: A

Interneurons in the brain stem and spinal cord called (blank) neurons provide input to lower motor neurons.

Interneurons in the brain stem and spinal cord called (blank) neurons provide input to lower motor neurons.

A) active
B) inactive
C) domestic circuit
D) local circuit


Answer: D

Slowly adapting touch receptors that respond to touch and light pressure called

Slowly adapting touch receptors that respond to touch and light pressure called

A) mechanoreceptors
B) nosiceptors
C) proprioceptors
D) none of these


Answer: A