The Central Nervous System - Human Physiology | Biology+

Course

Anatomy & Physiology

Study Pack

Set 1: Introduction to Physiology

Set 2: Molecular Interactions

Set 3: Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues

Set 4: Energy and Cellular Metabolism

Set 5: Membrane Dynamics

Set 6: Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis

Set 7: Introduction to the Endocrine System

Set 8: Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties

Set 9: The Central Nervous System

Set 10: Sensory Physiology

Set 11: Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control

Set 12: Muscles

Set 13: Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement

Set 14: Cardiovascular Physiology

Set 15: Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure

Set 17: Mechanics of Breathing

Set 18: Gas Exchange and Transport

Set 19: The Kidneys

Set 20: Integrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Set 21: The Digestive System

Set 22: Metabolism and Energy Balance

Set 23: Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism

Set 24: The Immune System

Set 25: Integrative Physiology III: Exercise

Set 26: Reproduction and Development

Set 9 The Central Nervous System

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Set 9 The Central Nervous System

(Multiple Choice)

Free

Which is NOT housed in the medulla oblongata?

A) centers for blood pressure control
B) centers for control of vomiting
C) centers for control of eye movement
D) centers for control of breathing
E) the pyramids, where tracts cross to the opposite side of the body

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The brain consumes about half of the ________ circulating in the body.

A) oxygen
B) glucose
C) sodium
D) potassium
E) fatty acids

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The mixed cranial nerve that projects to and from internal organs, muscles, and glands is the ________ nerve.

A) trochlear
B) spinal accessory
C) trigeminal
D) vagus
E) glossopharyngeal

Answer