Equine Anatomy: The Nervous and Muscular Systems

Question 1 of 25

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Central Nervous System

Select one or more of the following:

(CNS) Consists of the brain and spinal cord, which perform very specific functions
Consists of nerves

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Question 2 of 25

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Peripheral Nervous System

Select one or more of the following:

PNS Consists of numerous pairs of nerves that exit the spinal column at vertebral level (spinal bones; Vertebrae)
PNS Consists of octic nerves that enhance peripheral vision

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Question 3 of 25

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What are Afferent Nerves, and what do they do?

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Sensory nerves that carry information FROM the body TO the central nervous system (CNS)
Sensory nerves that carry information TO the body FROM the central nervous system (CNS)

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Question 4 of 25

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What are Efferent Nerves, and what do they do?

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MOTOR NERVES which carry information FROM the CNS TO the body parts.
Motor NERVES which carry information TO the CNS from the body parts.

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Question 5 of 25

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What is ANS, and what does it do?

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AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM, maintains a stable internal environment. Governs the vital organs and their complex functions that are normally carried out INVOLUNTARILY. Ex. Breathing, circulation, digestion, elimination and the immune response. Has TWO major divisions: The Sympathetic and The Parasympathetic.
AUTOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM, maintains a stable internal environment. Governs the vital organs and their complex functions that are normally carried out VOLUNTARILY. Ex. Breathing, circulation, digestion, elimination and the immune response. Has THREE major divisions: The Sympathetic and The Parasympathetic and The Nervous

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Question 6 of 25

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The Sympathetic Nervous System governs the flight or fright reaction.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 7 of 25

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The Sympathetic Nervous System decreases heart rate, blood pressure etc.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 8 of 25

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What is the Parasympathetic Nervous System, and what does it do?

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Regulates INVOLUNTARY activities that keep the body running smoothly under normal, everyday conditions.
Regulates VOLUNTARY activities that keep the body running smoothly under stressful situations.

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Question 9 of 25

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What is a muscle?

Select one or more of the following:

A muscle is the fleshy part of the body that enables the skeleton to move. Contracts in response to nervous command.
A muscle is the fleshy part of the body that enables the tendons to move. Contracts in response to nervous command.

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Question 10 of 25

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What are skeletal muscles?

Select one or more of the following:

Skeletal muscles involuntary; they do not function with the horses movement.
Skeletal muscles are voluntary; they function in the horses movement.

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Question 11 of 25

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These muscles are involuntary, or autonomic; they play a part in the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and urogenital systems.

Select one or more of the following:

Cardiac and Smooth Muscles
Skeletal and Cardiac Muscles
Smooth and Skeletal Muscles
Cardiac and Skeletal Muscles

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Question 12 of 25

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The Muscle Belly is the fleshy part of the muscle that contracts in response to a nervous command.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 13 of 25

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The Muscle Spindle and the Golgi Apparatus are the same thing.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 14 of 25

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Nerve endings of the muscle spindle prevent overstretching of the muscle fibers.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 15 of 25

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What are the two types of sensory nerve endings?

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Origin Tendon and Insertion Tendon
Fast Twitch Fibers and Slow Twitch Fibers
Golgi Apparatus and Muscle Spindle

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Question 16 of 25

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What is the Golgi Apparatus?

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Seals the capsular ligament (Joint Capsule) which produces a viscous, lubricating, secretion.
One of two types of sensory nerve endings in the muscles. Nerve endings of this prevent over stretching of the muscle fibers. This nerve fiber coils around the length of the muscle bundle.
One of two types of sensory nerve endings in the muscles. These nerve endings send feedback impulses to the brain as to the whereabouts of the muscles, this process is referred to as proprioception (being aware of the body and its actions)

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Question 17 of 25

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What is a contracture?

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Connective tissue that covers, supports and separates the muscle bundles and the whole muscle itself.
A dense white fibrous tissue, much like that of a ligament.
The portion of the muscle that attaches to the bone.
When the muscles do not release, staying contracted, resulting in a spasm.

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Question 18 of 25

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Fast Twitch Fibers are....

Select one of the following:

AEROBIC FIBERS; they NEED oxygen in order to do their job. They also have strong endurance qualities. ST and FT are genetically inherited, some breeds are bred specifically for their tendency to have more slow twitch or fast twitch fibers. Ex. ST- Draft Horse, for endurance. FT - Quarter horse, for speed.
ANAEROBIC FIBERS; they DO NOT need oxygen to work and are therefore able to deliver the quick muscular effort required for a sudden burst of speed. They are only able to perform for a short amount of time. ST and FT are genetically inherited, some breeds are bred specifically for their tendency to have more slow twitch or fast twitch fibers. Ex. ST- Draft Horse, for endurance. FT - Quarter horse, for speed.

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Question 19 of 25

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Slow Twitch Fibers....

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Are ANAEROBIC FIBERS; they DO NOT need oxygen to work and therefore able to deliver the quick muscular effort required for a sudden burst of speed. ST and FT are genetically inherited, some breeds are bred specifically for their tendency to have more slow twitch or fast twitch fibers. Ex. ST- Draft Horse, for endurance. FT - Quarter horse, for speed.
Are AEROBIC FIBERS; they need oxygen in order to do their job. They require a good supply of blood to bring oxygen to them and to remove waste products created during exercise. ST and FT are genetically inherited, some breeds are bred specifically for their tendency to have more slow twitch or fast twitch fibers. Ex. ST- Draft Horse, for endurance. FT - Quarter horse, for speed.

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Question 20 of 25

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What is connective tissue?

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Covers, supports, and separates the muscle bundles and the whole muscle itself.
A dense, white, fibrous tissue, much like that of a ligament.

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Question 21 of 25

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What is Fascia?

Select one of the following:

A dense white fibrous tissue, much like that of a ligament.
Covers, supports and separates the muscle bundles and the whole muscle itself. This arrangement allows for greater support, strength, and flexibility in the movement between each of the muscle groups.
Muscles are attached to the bone by Fascia.

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Question 22 of 25

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What attaches bone and muscles together?

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Fascia
Tendons
ligaments

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Question 23 of 25

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What does the Insertion Tendon do?

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Attaches the muscle to the least movable bone
Attaches the muscle to the movable bone, so that on contraction the insertion is brought closer to the origin.

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Question 24 of 25

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What is the Origin Tendon?

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Attaches the muscle to the movable bone, so that on contraction the insertion is brought closer to the origin.
Attaches the muscle to the least movable bone.

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Quiz on Equine Anatomy: The Nervous and Muscular Systems, created by kaitlinbaumann on 06/07/2014.

Equine Anatomy: The Nervous and Muscular Systems

Question 1 of 25

Central Nervous System

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 25

Peripheral Nervous System

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 25

What are Afferent Nerves, and what do they do?

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Explanation

Question 4 of 25

What are Efferent Nerves, and what do they do?

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Explanation

Question 5 of 25

What is ANS, and what does it do?

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Explanation

Question 6 of 25

The Sympathetic Nervous System governs the flight or fright reaction.

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Explanation

Question 7 of 25

The Sympathetic Nervous System decreases heart rate, blood pressure etc.

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Explanation

Question 8 of 25

What is the Parasympathetic Nervous System, and what does it do?

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Question 9 of 25

What is a muscle?

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Question 10 of 25

What are skeletal muscles?

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Question 11 of 25

These muscles are involuntary, or autonomic; they play a part in the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and urogenital systems.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 25

The Muscle Belly is the fleshy part of the muscle that contracts in response to a nervous command.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 25

The Muscle Spindle and the Golgi Apparatus are the same thing.

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Explanation

Question 14 of 25

Nerve endings of the muscle spindle prevent overstretching of the muscle fibers.

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Explanation

Question 15 of 25

What are the two types of sensory nerve endings?

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Question 16 of 25

What is the Golgi Apparatus?

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Question 17 of 25

What is a contracture?

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Question 18 of 25

Fast Twitch Fibers are....

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Question 19 of 25

Slow Twitch Fibers....

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Question 20 of 25

What is connective tissue?