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

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 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

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

Completing each sentence with a word or phrase.

Nervous system functions that happen automatically, such as breathing, are called ________________.

What relaxes the central nervous system and can be addictive if taken for a long period of time?

Knowing that no matter where you practice nursing, many individuals under your care will be taking one psychotropic drug or another, how important is it for you to understand normal brain structure and function as they relate to mental disturbances and psychotropic drugs? Include the following in your answer:

How nurses can use the knowledge about how normal brain function (control of peripheral nerves, skeletal muscles, the autonomic nervous system, hormones, and circadian rhythms) can be affected by either psychotropic drugs or psychiatric illness

TRUE or FALSE: The skin sends information to the central nervous system through afferent nerves.

Match the item with the most closely related item oligodendrocytes 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 excess $\rule{7cm}{0.15mm}$ will require a shunt to relieve the pressure.

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?

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

a(n) politic reply

a. clever

b. naive

c. political

d. peripheral

e. obtrusive

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.

What division of the nervous system are cranial nerves considered part of? Describe why they are referred to as mixed nerves.