Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 27, Problem 4PL
The PNS contains
a. 12 pairs of cranial nerves only.
b. 31 pairs of spinal nerves only.
c. 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves.
d. 43 pairs of spinal nerves.
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A typical spinal nerve:
Select one:
is protected by the dura, arachnoid and pia mater
b. normally divides into four branches that will supply the thoracic region, the abdominal region, the pelvic region and the limbs
C. contains one nerve fibre and it's myelin sheath
d. is covered by the connective tissue called endomysium
e. attaches to the spinal cord via the dorsal and ventral roots
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Select the statement that best describes the local circuitry of the spinal cord.
a. There is no local circuitry within the spinal cord.
b. Local circuits enable the same neurons to innervate both distal and proximal muscles.
c. Neurons that innervate distal muscles are interconnected across the midline.
d. None of the answers.
e. Neurons that innervate proximal muscles are interconnected through many spiral cord segments.
The nervous system that consists of 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves is calleda. central.b. peripheral.c. sympathetic.d. parasympathetic.
Chapter 27 Solutions
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 27 - The cell body of a neuron contains the a. nucleus....Ch. 27 - A multipolar neuon contains a. one dendrite and...Ch. 27 - Neuroglia that produce myelin insulation in the...Ch. 27 - The PNS contains a. 12 pairs of cranial nerves...Ch. 27 - Schwann cells a. are only in the brain. b. are...Ch. 27 - A ______________ neuron is the most common...Ch. 27 - Prob. 7PLCh. 27 - Prob. 8PLCh. 27 - Match the terms in column A with the descriptions...Ch. 27 - Match the terms in column A with the descriptions...
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- Which of the following does not describe the spinal nerves? A.They are created through a combination of dorsal and ventral roots. B. They exit the vertebral column through intervertebral spaces. C. Some are made up of only sensory fibers, while others are made up of motor fibers. D. There are thirty-one spinal nerves. They are named based on where they exit the vertebral column.arrow_forwardWhich of the following describes the ascending tracts and the descending tracts of the spinal cord? A. The ascending tracts contain motor impulses, and the descending tracts contain sensory information.B. Both the ascending and descending tracts contain sensory information.C. The ascending tracts contain sensory information, and the descending tracts contain the motor impulses.D. Both the ascending and descending tracts contain motor impulses.arrow_forwardsurrounds a bundle of nerve fibers A. Neurium B. Perineurium C. Epineurium D. Endoneurium E. None of the abovearrow_forward
- Which of the following cranial nerves carries sympathetic fibers? a. oculomotor b. facial c. trigeminal d. vagus e. none of the cranial nervesarrow_forward17. Which of the following is true of spinal nerves? A. They originate at in areas of the brain. B. They carry only sensory fibers. C. There are 31 pairs, and all are mixed nerves. 18. Defects in the valves of the heart can often be detected by the presence of A. palpitations. B. murmurs. C. angina pectoris. ____ 19. The olfactory nerve (cranial nerve I) is responsible for the sense of A. smell. B. sight. C. touch.arrow_forwardA typical spinal nerve: Select one: a. normally divides into four branches that will supply the thoracic region, the abdominal region, the pelvic region and the limbs b. is covered by the connective tissue called epineurium c. attaches to the spinal cord via the dorsal root ganglia d. is protected by the dura, arachnoid and pia mater e. contains one nerve fibre and it's myelin sheatharrow_forward
- Damage to the surface tissue of the spinal cord will most likely affecta. information processing within the spinal cord.b. the stimulation of sensory organs.c. communication between the peripheral nervous system and the brain.d. reflex arcs.arrow_forwardThe white ramus communicans containsa. preganglionic sympathetic fibers.b. postganglionic sympathetic fibers.c. preganglionic parasympathetic fibers.d. postganglionic parasympathetic fibers.arrow_forwardParasympathetic ganglia are located a. in a chain parallel to the spinal cord. b. in the dorsal roots of spinal nerves. c. next to or within the organs innervated. d. in the brain.arrow_forward
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