Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 1RQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The structures that are not part of the central nervous system:
(a) The brain
(b) A nerve
(c) The spinal cord
(d) A tract
Expert Solution & Answer
Answer to Problem 1RQ
Solution:
(b) A nerve
Explanation of Solution
The nerve consists of one or more bundles of fibers. It transmits the impulses of sensation to the brain. It allows communication between the brain and the body parts. It is not a part of the central nervous system (CNS). It is included in the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
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Chapter 11 Solutions
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Ch. 11 - Prob. 1RQCh. 11 - 2. Match the names of the supporting cells found...Ch. 11 - 4. Assume that an EPSP is being generated on the...Ch. 11 - 5. The velocity of nerve impulse conduction is...Ch. 11 - 6. Chemical synapses are characterized by all of...Ch. 11 - Prob. 5RQCh. 11 - Prob. 6RQCh. 11 - 9. Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase by poisoning...Ch. 11 - 8. The anatomical region of a multipolar neuron...Ch. 11 - 11. An IPSP is inhibitory because (a) it...
Ch. 11 - 12. Identify the neuronal circuits described by...Ch. 11 - 13. Explain both the anatomical and functional...Ch. 11 - 14. (a) Describe the composition and function of...Ch. 11 - 15. (a) What is myelin? (b) How does the...Ch. 11 - 16. (a) Contrast unipolar, bipolar, and multipolar...Ch. 11 - 17. What is the polarized membrane state? How is...Ch. 11 - 18. Describe the events that must occur to...Ch. 11 - 19. Since all APs generated by a given nerve fiber...Ch. 11 - 20. (a) Explain the difference between an EPSP and...Ch. 11 - 21. Since at any moment a neuron is likely to have...Ch. 11 - Prob. 22RQCh. 11 - Prob. 13RQCh. 11 - 25. Briefly describe the three stages of neuron...Ch. 11 - 2. Local anesthetics block voltage-gated Na+...Ch. 11 - 3. When admitted to the emergency room, Sean was...Ch. 11 - 4. Rochelle developed multiple sclerosis when she...Ch. 11 - 5. In the Netherlands a young man named Jan was...Ch. 11 - Nursing Student with Neuropathic Pain Tamara Costa...Ch. 11 - Nursing Student with Neuropathic Pain Tamara Costa...Ch. 11 - Nursing Student with Neuropathic Pain
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