Question 1. Question : (TCO 8) The Schwann cell forms a myelin sheath around the
Student Answer: cell body.
nucleus.
nodes of Ranvier.
axon.
dendrites.
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 7
Points Received: 2
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Question 1. Question : (TCO 8) The Schwann cell forms a myelin sheath around the
Student Answer: cell body.
nucleus.
nodes of Ranvier.
axon.
dendrites.
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 7
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 2. Question : (TCO 8) Preparing the body for the fight-or-flight response during
threatening situations is the role of the
Student Answer: cerebrum.
parasympathetic nervous system.
somatic nervous system.
sympathetic nervous system.
afferent nervous system.
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 7
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 3. Question : (TCO 8) Which of the following effects is characteristic of the
parasympathetic nervous system?
Student Answer: Decreases heart rate
Decreases urine output
Stimulates sweat glands to produce perspiration
Increases metabolic rate
Decreases activity of the digestive system
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 7
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 4. Question : (TCO 8) Which one of the following is not a primary taste sensation?
Student Answer: Bitter
Sweet
Sour
Salty
Pungent
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 8
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 5. Question : (TCO 8) Which layer of the eye contains rods and cones?
Student Answer: Choroid
Iris
Optic nerve
Retina
Sclera
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 8
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 6. Question : (TCO 9) Insulin causes
Student Answer: a decrease in the concentration of blood glucose.
an increase in blood pressure.
an increase in the concentration of blood glucose.
a decrease in blood pressure.
an increase in the production of glucagon.
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 9
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 7. Question : (TCO 9) Most endocrine organs are prodded into action by other
hormones; this type of stimulus is called
Student Answer: neural stimulus.
hormonal stimulus.
steroid stimulus.
humoral stimulus.
receptor-mediated stimulus.
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 9
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 8. Question : (TCO 9) An enlargement of the thyroid gland resulting from a deficiency
of dietary iodine is called
Student Answer: goiter.
myxedema.
acromegaly.
exophthalmos.
cretinism.
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