Question 1

Which of the following nerves does not arise from the brachial plexus?

Accepted Answer

A)  radial
B)  phrenic
C)  ulnar
D)  medianE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

All processing at the circuit level going up to the perceptual level must synapse in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla
B)  reticular formation
C)  pons
D)  thalamusE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The cranial nerve with a cervical origin (spinal cord) is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoglossal
B)  vagus
C)  glossopharyngeal
D)  accessoryE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Some large arteries that are proximal to the heart are sensitive to the stretch of the blood vessels.This stretch indicates the blood's pressure.Which of the following pairs of classifications below best fit the receptor type that is being described above?

Accepted Answer

A)  thermoreceptors that are also exteroceptors
B)  thermoreceptors that are also interoceptors
C)  mechanoreceptors that are also exteroceptors
D)  mechanoreceptors that are also interoceptorsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Tactile sensation is a combination of touch,pressure,stretch and vibration.Which of the following is most likely the receptor type that senses tactile stimulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanoreceptors
B)  proprioceptors
C)  nociceptors
D)  thermoreceptorsE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A fall or an improperly delivered gluteal injection could result in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sciatica
B)  neurofibromatosis
C)  postpoliomyelitis muscular atrophy
D)  phantom limb painE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Select the correct definition.

Accepted Answer

A)  Magnitude estimation is the simplest level of sensation.
B)  Pattern recognition allows us to see a familiar face.
C)  Perceptual detection is the ability to detect how much stimulus is applied to the body.
D)  Spatial discrimination allows us to recognize textures.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

Striking the "funny bone" is actually stimulation of (or injury to) the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  median nerve
B)  radial nerve
C)  ulnar nerve
D)  sciatic nerveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Describe the symptoms that may occur from lesions of the olfactory nerve,cranial nerve I.

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Ralph sustained a leg injury in a bowling accident and had to use crutches.Unfortunately,he never took the time to learn how to use them properly.After two weeks of use,he noticed his fingers were becoming numb.Then he noticed his arms were getting weaker and tingling.What could be his problem?

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