Anatomy & Physiology Diploma Module 3 - Assessment Book
Assignments & Tests Please complete the following questions to allow us to assess the knowledge you have gained from this module. The type of answers required i.e. sentences, word count or true/false will be given for each section. Section 1 The Nervous System Section A True or False Please complete the following questions by crossing out the incorrect answer 1. The nervous system works alongside the endocrine system 2. The peripheral nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord 3. Neurones are the basic unit of the nervous system 4. Neuron cells do no have the ability to pass messages to each other Section B Short Answer Questions 1. Briefly explain the groupings of the nervous system 2. Briefly explain the two types of synapses 2
Section C Diagram Please label the following diagram of a neurone 6. 5. 4. 1. 3. 2. Section D Study questions Please answer the following questions using the word count as a guideline 1. Explain the structure and function of the nervous system (250 300 words) 3
Section 1 The Central Nervous System Section A True or False Please complete the following questions by crossing out the incorrect answer 1. The central nervous system contains the peripheral nerves 2. Meninges protect the brain but not the spinal cord 3. The spinal cord connects the brain and the peripheral nervous system 4. The spinal cord has 35 segments 5. The human brain is 3 times larger than that of comparable animals 6. The cerebellum contains 2 hemispheres 7. The Limbic system is responsible for olfaction Section B Short Answer Questions 1. Briefly explain the types of meninges present in the CNS 2. Explain the structure of the spinal cord 3. Briefly explain the structure of the brain Section C Study questions Please answer the following questions using the word count as a guideline 1. Describe a reflex arc (200 250 words) 4
2. Explain the structure and functions of the limbic system (300 words) Section 1 The Peripheral Nervous System Section A True or False Please complete the following questions by crossing out the incorrect answer 1. There are 24 pairs of cranial nerves in the PNS 2. The autonomic nervous system is part of the PNS 3. The trigeminal nerves are some of the smallest cranial nerves 4. The brachial plexus contains 6 roots Section B Short Answer Questions 1. Briefly explain the structure of the PNS 2. Briefly explain the formation of the spinal nerves relating to the PNS 3. Briefly define the types of cranial nerves in the PNS Section C Study questions Please answer the following questions using the word count as a guideline 1. Explain the terms dermatome and myotome (500 words) 5
Section 1 The Autonomic Nervous System Section A Short Answer Questions 1. Briefly describe the functions of the sympathetic nervous system 2. Briefly describe the functions of the parasympathetic nervous system Section B Study questions Please answer the following questions using the word count as a guideline 1. Explain the structure of the autonomic nervous system (250 words) Section 1 The Special Senses Section A Study questions Please answer the following questions using the word count as a guideline 1. Explain the process of olfaction (600 words) 2. Give an insight into another of the special senses (300 words) 6
Section 2 The Endocrine System Section A True or False Please complete the following questions by crossing out the incorrect answer 1. The endocrine glands all have direct links with each other 2. The pituitary gland is known as the master gland 3. The pituitary gland produces more than one type of hormone 4. The thymus gland is found at the root of the neck 5. The pancreas carries out only one function 6. The exocrine glands produce ear wax 7. The hypothalamus has 2 lobes 8. Menopause indicates the onset of child bearing years Section B Short Answer Questions 1. Describe the function of the hypothalamus 2. Define the term hormone 3. Distinguish between endocrine and exocrine glands 4. Explain negative and positive feedback mechanisms 7
Section C Diagram Please label the following diagram with the principal endocrine glands 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 8
Section D Study questions Please answer the following questions using the word count as a guideline 1. Explain the actions and functions of the pituitary gland and the hormones it produces (500 words) 2. Explain the changes which take place in the body during puberty of a male or a female (300 words) 9
Section 3 The Cardiovascular System Section A Diagram Please label the following diagram of the heart 1. 6. 2. 5. 3. 4. Section B Short Answer Questions 1. Describe the structure of the heart 10
2. Briefly explain the cardiac cycle 3. Briefly explain the term blood pressure Section 3 The Blood Section A True or False Please complete the following questions by crossing out the incorrect answer 1. Leucocytes are red blood cells 2. Plasma accounts for 90% of the total volume of blood 3. There are 5 blood groups 4. Around 85% of people are Rhesus negative Section B Short Answer Questions 1. Briefly explain the functions of the blood 2. Briefly explain the composition of blood 3. Explain the process of blood clotting 11
Section 3 The Blood Vessels Section A Diagram Please label the following diagram of the arteries and veins of the body 1. 2. 3. 5. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 12
Section B Short Answer Questions 1. Compare the structure and functions of arteries and veins 2. Describe the function of capillaries 3. Describe pulmonary and systemic circulation 4. Explain vasoconstriction and vasodilation 13