What division of the nervous system functions independently and continuously, without conscious effort?

What is meant by the term referred pain?

During nerve impulses ions move across the cell membrane causing the depolarization/repolarization process. Which ion moves into the cells causing depolarization of the cell membrane?

Functional classification of neurons is based on their location and the direction of impulses being carried.  Match the description with the correct classification of neuron. 

The largest area of the brain is the cerebrum. Each lobe of the cerebrum is divided into five anatomical areas that are, in turn, each involved in different functional roles. Complete each sentence describing the structures and functions of the cerebrum. 

The neuroglia of the CNS and PNS have a variety of functions.   Complete the sentences describing neuroglia cells. 

The sensory nervous system monitors our internal and external environment as well as our body position. Match each description to the correct category of general sense. 

In the majority of right-handed people, the left hemisphere is dominant for what function?

The patient’s arterial blood gas (ABG) values on room air are PaO2, 80 mm Hg; pH, 7.51; PaCO2, 50 mm Hg; and HCO3¯, 34 mEq/L. What is the interpretation of the patient’s ABG?

Which of the following components is NOT a part of Virchow’s triad, which explains the pathophysiology of clot formation?