Neuroglial Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the purpose of the nervous system? - correct answer Regulation of activities involving internal organs and body's ability to interact with its environment What is the primary cell of the nervous system? - correct answer Neuron -Nonmitotic (CANNOT REGENERATE) -Primary fuel source is glucose Describe the function of the components of the neuron - correct answer -Soma: Cell Body -Dendrite: Carries impulses toward cell body -Axon: Carries impulses away from the cell body...

What is an agonist? Answer: Prime mover QUESTION What is an antagonist? Answer: Opposes action of the prime mover QUESTION What is a synergist? Answer: An "assistant" or "helper" muscle to the agonist QUESTION What is a fixator? Answer: Stabilizes muscles QUESTION What is the origin? Answer: Point of origin for a muscle with NO movement QUESTION What is the insertion Ans...

The person at highest risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI) is: a. black and economically disadvantaged. b. male and disabled. c. female and 20 years of age. d. an economically advantaged young adult. a. black and economically disadvantaged. Those at highest risk for TBI are children 0–4 years of age, older adolescents aged 15–19 years, and adults aged 65 years and older. Males have the highest incidence in every age group. TBI is highest among black and in lower- and median-income ...

Portage Learning BIOD 152 A&P 2 Final Exam 2023/2024 Identify the parts of the neuron shown in the diagram below a. dendrite b. cell body c. nucleus List the four parts of the human brain The human brain is made up of the cerebral hemispheres, diencephalon, brain stem, andcerebellum. List and describe the 3 meninges of the human brain. The leathery dura mater is the double-layered outer meninx. The middle arachnoid meninx is a loose layer separated from the dura...

BIOL251 Quiz 1 Exam Questions with Answers Which of the following statements about insulin is true? A. Insulin acts as a transport protein, carrying glucose across the cell membrane. B. Insulin facilitates the movement of intracellular glucose transporters to the cell membrane. C. Insulin stimulates the breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose. D. Insulin stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb glucose into the bloodstream. E. Two of the above are true statements. The parathyroid glands are s...

What is the purpose of the nervous system? Answer Regulation of activities involving internal organs and body's ability to interact with its environment What is the primary cell of the nervous system? Answer Neuron -Nonmitotic (CANNOT REGENERATE) -Primary fuel source is glucose Describe the function of the components of the neuron Answer -Soma: Cell Body -Dendrite: Carries impulses toward cell body -Axon: Carries impulses away from the cell body What does the myelin sheath do? ...

BIOS 357 Exam 3 Questions and Answers Rated A+ What are the fundamental purposes of the nervous system? The nervous system is responsible for processing and transmitting information, allowing us to perceive, react, and adapt to our environment. How do we categorize the nervous system into distinct regions? The nervous system can be divided into two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which...

What are the three types of muscle tissue? - Answer-Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth What are characteristics of skeletal muscle? - Answer-Striated, voluntary, multinucleated, somatic nervous system control What are characteristics of smooth muscle? - Answer-Non-striated, involuntary, uninucleated, autonomic nervous control What are characteristics of cardiac muscle? - Answer-Striated, branching, uninucleated, involuntary, autonomic nervous control, intercalated discs (gap junctions) What is...

NU 545 Unit 1 Study Guide Latest With Correct Answers. What is metabolic absorption? - ANSWER The uptake and use of nutrients and other substances from the cells surrounds What uses oxygen to remove hydrogen atoms in an oxidative reaction? - ANSWER Peroxisomes contain enzymes to use o2 to remove H atoms. This produces hydrogen peroixide. During cell injury what is released that is capable of cellular autodigestion? - ANSWER Lysosomes aid in cellular digestion, seen as "trash cans and re...

Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues 9th Edition 4085 7435 9, 4, 4085, 5888 1.1 The characteristics of life 1.2 How humans fit into the natural world 1.3 Science is both a body of knowledge and a process 1.4 Sources of scientific information vary in style and quality 1.5 Learning to be a critical thinker 1.6 The role of science in society 02 The Chemistry of Living Things 2.1 All matter consists of elements 2.2 Atoms combine to form molecules 2.3 Life...