Besides the neuron, the other main type of cell in the nervous system is the:

A) glial cell.

B) synaptic cell

C) nerve cell

D) somatic cell

E) myelin cell

Match the item with the most closely related item ascending tracts a. cover CNS axons with myelin b. carry sensory information to the brain c. occurs along unmyelinated axons d. outermost covering of brain and spinal cord e. production of CSF f. supporting cells g. controls smooth and cardiac muscle, glands, and fat cells h. occurs along myelinated axons i. link between nervous and endocrine systems j. carry motor commands to spinal cord k. ef erent division of the PNS l. controls contractions of skeletal muscles m. masses of neuron cell bodies n. connects the brain to the spinal cord o. stretch ref ex p. af erent division of the PNS q. maintains muscle tone and posture r. “rest and digest” division s. opposing ef ects t. “fight or flight” division

The autonomic nervous system primarily innervates all of the following, except $$ \\$A. adrenal gland $$ $$ B. smooth muscle in the walls of the aorta $$ $$ C. cardiac muscle in the right atrium $$ $$ D. skeletal muscle in the rectus abdominis $$ $E. parotid salivary gland.

The circulatory system helps to maintain homeostasis by interacting with the

(1) nervous system and transporting chemicals produced by nerve cells from one cell to another.

(2) respiratory system and producing oxygen for gas exchange

(3) digestive system by removing undigested food from the stomach

(4) excretory system in helping to regulate body temperature through sweating

Which is the priority nursing intervention for a client admitted for acute alcohol intoxication?

A. Darken the room to reduce stimuli in order to prevent seizures.

B. Assess aggressive behaviors in order to intervene to prevent injury to self or others.

C. Administer lorazepam (Ativan) to reduce the rebound effects on the central nervous system.

D. Teach the negative effects of alcohol on the body.

Match the item with the most closely related item neuroglia a. cover CNS axons with myelin b. carry sensory information to the brain c. occurs along unmyelinated axons d. outermost covering of brain and spinal cord e. production of CSF f. supporting cells g. controls smooth and cardiac muscle, glands, and fat cells h. occurs along myelinated axons i. link between nervous and endocrine systems j. carry motor commands to spinal cord k. ef erent division of the PNS l. controls contractions of skeletal muscles m. masses of neuron cell bodies n. connects the brain to the spinal cord o. stretch ref ex p. af erent division of the PNS q. maintains muscle tone and posture r. “rest and digest” division s. opposing ef ects t. “fight or flight” division

Use the appropriate abbreviation to convey correct information about the patient.

EEG $\quad$ CNS $\quad$ MRI $\quad$ CT $\quad$ ANS $\quad$ BBB $\quad$ CSF $\quad$ PNS $\quad$ UTI

The patient's problems with coordination and cognition result from alcohol penetrating the $\rule{4cm}{0.15mm}$.

Circle the letter of the best SYNONYM for the word in bold-faced type.

peripheral to the debate a. obtrusive b. essential c. immaterial d. ephemeral e. tangential

In contrast to other early psychologists, Sigmund Freud gained his understanding of human behavior

A. in a laboratory.
B. in consultations with patients.
C. through systematic surveys.
D. through studies of the nervous system.

Use the appropriate abbreviation to convey correct information about the patient.

EEG $\quad$ CNS $\quad$ MRI $\quad$ CT $\quad$ ANS $\quad$ BBB $\quad$ CSF $\quad$ PNS $\quad$ UTI

The doctor has ordered the following diagnostic tests for the patient. (Hint: Which of the above abbreviations represent diagnostic tests?) $\rule{7cm}{0.15mm}$

Match the item with the most closely related item medulla oblongata a. cover CNS axons with myelin b. carry sensory information to the brain c. occurs along unmyelinated axons d. outermost covering of brain and spinal cord e. production of CSF f. supporting cells g. controls smooth and cardiac muscle, glands, and fat cells h. occurs along myelinated axons i. link between nervous and endocrine systems j. carry motor commands to spinal cord k. ef erent division of the PNS l. controls contractions of skeletal muscles m. masses of neuron cell bodies n. connects the brain to the spinal cord o. stretch ref ex p. af erent division of the PNS q. maintains muscle tone and posture r. “rest and digest” division s. opposing ef ects t. “fight or flight” division

Amphetamine is a powerful stimulant of the central nervous system.

(a) Which proton in amphetamine is most acidic?

(b) What products are made when amphetamine is treated with NaH?

(c) What products are made when amphetamine is treated with HCI?

Which of the following statements about the routes of persuasive messages is true?

a. Persuasion usually occurs via the central route.

b. Attitudes formed via the central route are longer lasting than those formed via the peripheral route.

c. Attitudes formed via the peripheral route are better predictors of behavior than those formed via the central route.

d. Attitudes formed via the central route are longer lasting, but those formed via the peripheral route are more resistant to challenge

Match the item with the most closely related item choroid plexus a. cover CNS axons with myelin b. carry sensory information to the brain c. occurs along unmyelinated axons d. outermost covering of brain and spinal cord e. production of CSF f. supporting cells g. controls smooth and cardiac muscle, glands, and fat cells h. occurs along myelinated axons i. link between nervous and endocrine systems j. carry motor commands to spinal cord k. ef erent division of the PNS l. controls contractions of skeletal muscles m. masses of neuron cell bodies n. connects the brain to the spinal cord o. stretch ref ex p. af erent division of the PNS q. maintains muscle tone and posture r. “rest and digest” division s. opposing ef ects t. “fight or flight” division