Critical Thinking and Application Questions (p. 524 in Marieb):
3. As Harry fell off a ladder, he grabbed a tree branch with his right hand, but unfortunately lost his grip and fell heavily to the ground. Days later, Harry complained that his upper limb was numb. What was damaged in his fall?
6. You are at a party at Mary's house. After you are blindfolded, an object (a key or a rabbit's foot) is placed in your hand. What spinal tracts carry the signals to the cortex that will allow you to differentiate between these objects, and what aspects of sensory perception are operating?
7. Fumiko, a 19-year-old nursing student, had had a runny nose and sore throat for several days. Upon waking, her face felt "twisted." When she examined her face in the mirror, she noticed that the right side looked "droopy" and she was unable to move the facial muscles on that side. This made it difficult to eat or speak clearly. Which cranial nerve was affected and on which side? What is a common cause of this condition?
Short Answer Essay Questions (p. 545-6):
7. Describe the anatomical relationship of the white and gray rami communicantes to the spinal nerve, and indicate the kind of fibers found in each ramus type.
10. Which ANS fibers release acetylcholine?
Which release norepinephrine?
16. What manifestations of decreased autonomic nervous system efficiency are seen in elderly individuals?
Short Answer Essay Questions (p. 593 in Marieb):
31. How do rods and cones differ functionally?
37. Name the five primary taste qualities and the cranial nerves that serve the sense of taste.
38. Describe the effect of aging on the special sense organs.
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