Questions and Answers for BIOS 252
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Which of the following are functions of various neuroglial cells
A. Forming myelin sheaths on axons
B. Secreting cerebrospinal fluid
C. Transmitting electrical impulses to the spinal cord
D. Storing episodic memories
E. Acting as phagocytes
Correct Answer -A. Forming myelin sheaths on axons, B. Secreting
cerebrospinal fluid, E. Acting as phagocytes
During active muscle contraction, the myosin heads will bind to
which protein?
A. Dystrophin
B. Actin
C. Titan
D. Troponin
E. Tropomyosin
Correct Answer -B. Actin
Which of the following glial cells are NOT found in the Central
Nervous System?
A. Astrocytes
,B. Schwann cells
C. Oligodendrocytes
D. Ependymal cells
E. Microglial cells
Correct Answer -B. Schwann cells
Which of the following would increase the conduction velocity of an
action potential?
A. Myelin sheath covering the axon
B. Colder temperatures
C. Longer axon length
D. Increased intensity of the action potential
E. Higher (less negative) resting membrane potential
Correct Answer -A. Myelin sheath covering the axon
Which of the following is described as the most important function of
the Reticular Activating System (RAS)?
A. Coordination of fine motor movement and balance
B. Maintenance of consciousness
C. Visual processing
D. Formation of speech motor patterns
E. Linking psychological states to psychological states
Correct Answer -B. Maintenance of consciousness
, The term posterior means
A. Nearer to or at the front of the body
B. Nearer to or at the back of the body
C. Further from the attachment of a limb
D. Nearer front he attachment of the limb
E. Away from the surface of the body
Correct Answer -B. Nearer to or at the back of the body
Which plane of the body can best be described as diving the body or
organ into superior and inferior portions?
A. Transverse plane
B. Oblique plane
C. Frontal plane
D. Midsagittal plane
E. Parasagittal plane
Correct Answer -A. Transverse plane
What is the name of the region of the body that makes up the armpit?
A. Brachial
B. Crural
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