ATI RN
Nervous System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The primary auditory cortex, responsible for processing auditory information, is found in the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary auditory cortex in the temporal lobe processes sound.
Question 2 of 5
The point of connection between the ventral and dorsal roots is known as the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The spinal nerve forms where dorsal (sensory) and ventral (motor) roots merge.
Question 3 of 5
The primary effect of cocaine on the nervous system is that cocaine blocks the re-uptake of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cocaine blocks monoamine reuptake (dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin), increasing synaptic levels. 'Transamines' is a typo, catecholamine is a monoamine subset, and monoamine oxidase degrades them.
Question 4 of 5
The drug ___ blocks the reuptake of serotonin into presynaptic axons.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prozac (fluoxetine), an SSRI, blocks serotonin reuptake, increasing its synaptic presence. Valium/Xanax affect GABA, Deprenyl inhibits MAO.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following types of cells line the ventricles and spinal cord?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ependymal cells line ventricles and the spinal canal, aiding CSF production/circulation. Astrocytes support, Schwann cells are PNS, oligodendrocytes myelinate.