Question 1

This nerve innervates the diaphragm.

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Question 2

Figure 14.2
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Damage to which cranial nerve pair may result in anosmia?

Accepted Answer

A)   I
B)   II
C)   IV
D)   V
E)   VIIIF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 3

All of the special senses taste, smell, vision, hearing, and equilibrium are part of the afferent division of the peripheral nervous system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Figure 14.2
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the structure where cranial nerve fibers from the retina cross to the opposite side of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

The primary nerve to muscles of the anterior thigh is the

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A)   sciatic.
B)   obturator.
C)   sural.
D)   femoral.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

One of the largest branches of the sacral plexus is the sciatic nerve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A lesion/injury to the radial nerve causes

Accepted Answer

A)   footdrop.
B)   claw hand.
C)   the "hand of benediction."
D)   wrist-drop.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The muscles that initiate flexion at the elbow joint (biceps brachii and brachialis)  are innervated by what nerve from the lateral cord?

Accepted Answer

A)   radial
B)   median
C)   ulnar
D)   musculocutaneousE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

A person who cannot blink or smile could have damage to which cranial nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)   I
B)   III
C)   V
D)   VIIE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Migraine headaches result when cerebral arteries dilate in response to neurotransmitters released from the

Accepted Answer

A)   abducens nerve.
B)   facial nerve.
C)   trigeminal nerve.
D)   vestibulocochlear nerve.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Ventral rami from all spinal nerves except numbers ________ contribute to nerve plexuses.

Accepted Answer

T₂-T₁₂

Question 12

The ________ and optic nerves are the only cranial nerves that do not have nuclei within the brain.

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The answer of The ________ and optic nerves are the...

Question 13

Figure 14.2
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-The spinal root of which cranial nerve pair innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)   IV
B)   V
C)   VIII
D)   XI
E)   XIIF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Figure 14.2
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Damage to which cranial nerve pair can cause deafness and problems with equilibrium?

Accepted Answer

A)   IV
B)   V
C)   VIII
D)   XI
E)   XIIF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Figure 14.2
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the cranial nerve that transmits olfactory impulses?

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Which of these statements about intercostal nerves is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are part of a nerve plexus.
B)   They innervate only the intercostal muscles.
C)   The ventral rami of T₁-T₁₂ spinal nerves lie just inferior to each rib.
D)   They consist of 12 pairs.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

An injury to the ulnar nerve causes

Accepted Answer

A)   claw hand.
B)   inability to oppose the thumb.
C)   the "hand of benediction."
D)   wrist drop.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D) A

Question 18

This term refers to clusters of peripheral cell bodies outside the CNS.

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The answer of This term refers to clusters of peripheral...

Question 19

If one likens a spinal nerve to the trunk of a tree, then the two roots of this tree are the dorsal and ventral roots. What would represent the two large branches of this tree?

Accepted Answer

A)   rami communicantes
B)   dorsal and ventral root ganglia
C)   ventral and dorsal rami
D)   the brachial plexusE) None of the above
F) B) and C) C

Question 20

The major nerve plexus to the upper limbs is the

Accepted Answer

A)   brachial plexus.
B)   sacral plexus.
C)   cervical plexus.
D)   lumbar plexus.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 14: The Peripheral Nervous System

This nerve innervates the diaphragm.

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Figure 14.2 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Damage to which cranial nerve pair may result in anosmia?

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All of the special senses taste, smell, vision, hearing, and equilibrium are part of the afferent division of the peripheral nervous system.

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Figure 14.2 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the structure where cranial nerve fibers from the retina cross to the opposite side of the brain?

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The primary nerve to muscles of the anterior thigh is the

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One of the largest branches of the sacral plexus is the sciatic nerve.

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A lesion/injury to the radial nerve causes

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The muscles that initiate flexion at the elbow joint (biceps brachii and brachialis) are innervated by what nerve from the lateral cord?

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A person who cannot blink or smile could have damage to which cranial nerve?

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Migraine headaches result when cerebral arteries dilate in response to neurotransmitters released from the

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Ventral rami from all spinal nerves except numbers ________ contribute to nerve plexuses.

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The ________ and optic nerves are the only cranial nerves that do not have nuclei within the brain.

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Figure 14.2 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -The spinal root of which cranial nerve pair innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?

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Figure 14.2 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Damage to which cranial nerve pair can cause deafness and problems with equilibrium?

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Figure 14.2 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the cranial nerve that transmits olfactory impulses?

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Which of these statements about intercostal nerves is true?

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An injury to the ulnar nerve causes

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This term refers to clusters of peripheral cell bodies outside the CNS.

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If one likens a spinal nerve to the trunk of a tree, then the two roots of this tree are the dorsal and ventral roots. What would represent the two large branches of this tree?

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The major nerve plexus to the upper limbs is the

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