This is a bundle of axons found in the peripheral nervous system.
nerve
This part of the autonomic system accelerates the heart beat and increases breathing rate.
sympathetic nervous system
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The ventral root of a nerve contains what type of neurons?
motor (efferent...
Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology
2: Module 1 Exam
This is a bundle of axons found in the peripheral nervous system. - Answer nerve
This part of the autonomic system accelerates the heart beat and increases breathing
rate. - Answer sympathetic nervous system
The ventral root of a nerve contains what type of neurons? - Answer motor (efferent)
This part of a neuron conducts nerve impulses towards the cell body. - Answer
denderites
A neuron going to the bicep of the forearm is part of the: - Answer A. Central nervous
system
B. Peripheral nervous system
C. Autonomic system
D. Somatic system
E. A&C
Correct! F. B&D
The neuron pictured, below, is best described as: - Answer A) Bipolar
B) Correct! Multipolar
C) Unipolar
D) Pseudounipolar
True or false: Neurons do not physically touch one another. - Answer True
Neurons do not physically touch. They are separated by synapses.
Describe the synthesis and storage of neurotransmitters. - Answer The neuron cell body
manufactures neurotransmitters, which are stored in secretory vesicles at the end of
axon terminals.
An afferent neuron carries information: - Answer A) From the central to the peripheral
nervous system
B) Correct Answer From the peripheral to the central nervous system
C) Within the central nervous system
D) Within the peripheral nervous system
A presynaptic neuron would be found: - Answer A) Correct Answer Before the synapse
B) After the synapse
C) Inside the synapse
D) Only in the peripheral nervous system
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