Human Phys/ Patho 2

1. When GABA (a neurotransmitter) binds to GABA-A receptors, it allows the influx of chloride ions. This
will produce? Hyperpolarization
2. Which of the following form the myelin sheath around axons in the CNS? Oligodendrocytes
3. Which neurons lack the dendrites on the cell body? Afferent neurons
4. Action potentials will be conducted slowest in which of the following fibers? C-fibers
5. Which of the following areas of the brain is responsible for processing of sensory activity?
Somatosensory cortex
6. If a neuron is stimulated experimentally at both ends simultaneously to generate action potentials, what
would you expect to happen? The two action potentials will meet in the middle and die off.
7. Which of the following best describes the events occurring at the rising phase of the action potential?
Activation and inactivation gates of VGSCs are open
8. Which of the following is not always true for a graded potential? They are generated by the inward
movement of sodium ions
9. The layer that is vascularized and adheres to the surface of the brain is called: Pia mater
10. Dopamine (DA) is a neurotransmitter that is synthesized, and then stored in the vesicles of the
presynaptic neuron. An action potential releases DA into the synapse and this DA then acts on post-synaptic
receptors. DA is then re-uptaken back into the presynaptic terminal by carrier-mediated transport. Cocaine is
a drug that blocks this carrier-mediated transport. Considering that the synthesis of DA is an ongoing
process, what would you expect to happen? The post-synaptic receptors will be stimulated for a longer
period of time