This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Science > Biology > Nervous System – Quiz 164 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Nervous System Quiz 164 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which division of the nervous system actions can be described as "rest and digest" ? A) Somatic. B) Pathetic. C) Parasympathetic. D) Sympathetic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Parasympathetic. 2. Long cell processes from the cell body; conducts action potentials A) Dendrite. B) Collateral axon. C) Cell body. D) Axon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Axon. 3. The inner ear contains the cochlea and the semi-circular canals A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 4. The balance between sympathetic tone and parasympathetic tone shifts in accordance with the body's changing needs. A) This is false. B) This is true. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This is true. 5. The nervous system is divided into 2 groups. A) Neurons. B) Cerebellum, brain. C) The spinal cord. D) Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. 6. What are the simple functions of the pons and the medulla oblongata? A) Regulates the flow of information between the brain and the rest of the body. B) They regulate the body tempature. C) They control the body's movement functions. D) They have cool names. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Regulates the flow of information between the brain and the rest of the body. 7. Nerve impulses are sent by specialized cells called- A) Cyton. B) Neuron. C) Conclusion. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Neuron. 8. What is the function of the nerves and the neurons? A) Look like spaghetti. B) Transport information. C) Provide energy. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Transport information. 9. In the human body, what part of the central nervous system connects with other nerves outside of the central nervous system? En el cuerpo humano, ¿qué parte del sistema nervioso central se conecta con otros nervios fuera del sistema nervioso central? A) Dendrite. B) Cerebrum. C) Cerebellum. D) Spinal cord. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Spinal cord. 10. Can you walk in straight line A) Can turn back. B) Can walk straight. C) Can you see me?. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Can walk straight. 11. Why is the structure and 3D shape of a neuron important? A) It determines the neuron's color. B) It is important for the function of the neurons. C) It allows the neuron to move freely. D) It stores genetic information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is important for the function of the neurons. 12. Dim light vision is sensed by A) Rods. B) Cones. C) Olfactory receptors. D) Calcium ions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rods. 13. Your brain helps you think and dream A) Yes. B) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 14. Which of this is the basic structure of the nervous system? A) Reflex arc. B) Brain. C) Impulse. D) Nerve. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reflex arc. 15. Which type of CNS neuroglial cells monitor neuron health and "eat" pathogens or debris? A) Astrocytes. B) Oligodendrocytes. C) Microglial cells. D) Ependymal cells. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Microglial cells. 16. The largest most complex part of the brain. A) Cerebrum. B) Cerebellum. C) Brain stem. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cerebrum. 17. A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue. Examples:Light, Sound, Pain, Temperature, Taste A) Sensory Input. B) Integration. C) Motor Output. D) Stimulus (pl. Stimuli). E) Effectors. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Stimulus (pl. Stimuli). 18. Controls heart rate A) Vagus. B) Optic. C) Trigeminal. D) Abducting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vagus. 19. Being able to focus your eyes on objects that are both close to you and far away is called A) Pupil. B) Rods. C) Cataracts. D) Accommodation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Accommodation. 20. Which part of the nervous system controls your BREATHING and DIGESTION? A) Cerebellum. B) Dendrites. C) Brain stem. D) Cerebrum. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Brain stem. 21. Do you remember the medulla's function? What would be the most likely symptom of a patient who was hit hard in the head and suffered an injury to the medulla? A) Irregularity in breathing. B) Loss of speech. C) Numbness in lower limbs. D) Loss of coordinated movements . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Irregularity in breathing. 22. Which glial cell help repair damaged brain cells? A) Cell body. B) Microglia. C) Astrocyte. D) Motor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Microglia. 23. Substance that is used by one neuron to signal another A) Dendrites. B) Neurotransmitter. C) Axon. D) Girl. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Neurotransmitter. 24. What is Sensory nerves? A) It is a junction where communication between two neurons occurs. B) It is a action in which quick response is given which do no involve the brain. C) It is a type of nervou which send messages to the brain. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is a junction where communication between two neurons occurs. 25. Where does the interpretation and understanding of incoming sensory information from major sensory organ and the millions of receptors throughout the body A) Mostly in the cerebellum. B) Mostly behind the frontal lobe. C) Mostly in the spinal cord. D) Mostly in the frontal lobe. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mostly behind the frontal lobe. 26. The efferent nerves connected to the cardiac and smooth muscles. A) Autonomic. B) Sympathetic. C) Parasympathetic. D) Somatic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Autonomic. 27. The pathway that carries messages from the brain to the the hand is not the same pathway that carries messages for the hand to the brain A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 28. Sensory receptors that sense touch, cold, heat, pain, and pressure are collectively known as ..... A) Distinguish color. B) Cutaneous receptors. C) Taste hairs. D) Hearing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cutaneous receptors. 29. Which system is responsible for the function of the inner organs? A) Peripheral nervous system. B) Sympathetic. C) Autonomic nervous system. D) Somatic nervous system. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Autonomic nervous system. 30. These are the 3 main parts of the brain A) Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Medulla. B) Cerebrum, Axon, Dendrites. C) Medulla, Cerebellum, Cortex. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Medulla. 31. The fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord and acts as a shock absorber that protects the central nervous system A) Thalamus. B) Cerebrospinal fluid. C) Brain stem. D) Cerebrum. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cerebrospinal fluid. 32. How many cranial nerves in dogs & cats? A) 12. B) Varies based on breed. C) 24. D) 36. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 12. 33. The spinal cord is protected by the backbone. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 34. The nervous system has an important function. What is the job of the nervous system? A) Sends signals and messages throughout your entire body. B) Carries blood and nutrients throughout the body. C) Helps our body take in oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide. D) Provides shape to our bodies. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sends signals and messages throughout your entire body. 35. There are ..... bones in an adult humanskeleton. A) 216. B) 206. C) 1066. D) 109. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 206. 36. Your brain controls..... A) Only your muscles. B) Everything you do. C) Some of what you do. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Everything you do. 37. The Central Nervous system includes what two parts? A) Brain and Nerves. B) Brain and Spinal Cord. C) Spinal cord and Nerves. D) Nerves and Neurons. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Brain and Spinal Cord. 38. Rods and cones are found in the A) Iris. B) Retina. C) Pupil. D) Cornea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Retina. 39. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects which part of the neuron? A) Neurotransmitters. B) Myelin Sheath. C) Soma. D) Synapses. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Myelin Sheath. 40. The structures in which part of the ear amplify the intensity of sound vibrations? A) Inner ear. B) Outer ear. C) No amplification takes place. D) Middle ear. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Middle ear. 41. Blood circulation A) Smooth blood circulation. B) Bloody. C) Blood circulation. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Blood circulation. 42. When blood glucose (sugar) is high, the negative feedback mechanism is to produce which hormone? A) Glycogen. B) Insulin. C) Glucagon. D) Pancreas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Insulin. 43. These cells create a supportive framework for neurons A) Astrocytes. B) Neuroglia. C) Axon. D) Dendrites. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Neuroglia. 44. Which cell relays messages from one tissue to another? A) Neuron. B) Tissue. C) White Blood Cell-WBC. D) Red Blood Cell-RBC. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Neuron. 45. A change in the environment that causes a response is called a A) Reaction. B) Conclusion. C) Stimulus. D) Receptor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stimulus. 46. The connection between two neurons or an effector (at an axon bulb and dendrites) is called ..... A) An affector. B) A synapse. C) A transmitter. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A synapse. 47. ..... are branches that extend from the neuron's body and are connected to the neighbouring neurons. A) Dendrites. B) Axon terminals. C) Conclusion. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dendrites. 48. Neuron with several dendrites and one axon; most efferent neurons A) Unipolar. B) Polar. C) Bipolar. D) Multipolar. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Multipolar. 49. ..... are glial cells that maintain tissue around neurons and form the blood-brain barrier A) Ependymal. B) Microglial. C) Astrocytes. D) Oligodendrocytes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Astrocytes. 50. This is the control center of the body. It includes the brain and spinal cord: A) Central Nervous System. B) Lymphatic System. C) Respiratory System. D) Digestive System. E) Endocrine System. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Central Nervous System. 51. What part of the eye is #4 pointing to? A) Sclera. B) Retina. C) Cornea. D) Iris. E) Pupil. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Retina. 52. Which ions are the main source of depolarization in neurons? A) Potassium and calcium. B) Calcium and sodium. C) Sodium and potassium. D) Iron and sodium. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sodium and potassium. 53. How many hemispheres is the brain divided into? A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2. 54. In a neuron, cell processes that receive information and carry it to the cell body are called A) Dendrites. B) Cell bodies. C) Axons. D) Nissl bodies. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dendrites. 55. True or False:The cerebellum helps us keep our balance. A) True. B) False. C) NEVER!. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 56. Changes in the environment. A) Effectors. B) Stimulus. C) Central nervous system. D) Nerve. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stimulus. 57. What is the brain region that controls the heart rate? A) Medruliona. B) Medulla. C) Motor neuron. D) Neuron. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Medulla. 58. The ouput or conductive part of a neuron is A) Dendrite. B) Cell body. C) Axon. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Axon. 59. If you are having trouble with your BALANCE and COORDINATION, which part of your brain should be checked? A) Cerebrum. B) Cerebellum. C) Spinal cord. D) Brain stem. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cerebellum. 60. Air-filled space in temporal bone separated from external auditory canal by the tympanic membrane. A) Ear ossicles. B) Auditory tube. C) Tympanic membrane. D) Tympanic cavity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tympanic cavity. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesScience QuizzesGeneral Knowledge QuizzesNervous System Quiz 1Nervous System Quiz 2Nervous System Quiz 3Nervous System Quiz 4Nervous System Quiz 5Nervous System Quiz 6Nervous System Quiz 7Nervous System Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books