Nervous System Quiz 181 (60 MCQs)

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1. The upper, mountain like ridges on the surface of the brain
2. The Ishihara test is used to test for
3. Strong band of tough tissue that attach muscle to bone
4. The part of the cerebrum important for articulating (speaking) words is the:
5. A pattern of actions carried out by an animal
6. Which of the following correctly outlines a reflex arc?
7. The peripheral nervous system includes sensory nerves, motor nerves, and spinal cord.
8. The main parts of the nervous system are the nerves, the spinal cord, and the?
9. Photo-receptors that detect grey tones in low light are called .....
10. What are the chemical messengers of the neuron called?
11. Based on studies, who has more accurate reactions?
12. Hydrocephalus is caused by a tumour near the .....
13. How do neurotransmitters travel between neurons?
14. Which nervous system activates the releases of adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol?
15. Moves the tongue
16. Fibers that receive & convey messages to cell body
17. Which landmark separates the cerebral hemispheres? (a)
18. Difficulty in passing urine
19. What food contain Calcium that helps our bones?
20. Connect and trigger the muscle cells throughout your body to move, generating necessary responses to the stimuli.
21. What two chemicals are necessary for muscle contraction to occur?
22. Name the general Inhibitory neurotransmitter.
23. Occipital Lobe Functions
24. The basal nuclei are part of the (a)
25. This portion of the nervous system is made of all of the nerves within the brain and spinal cord.
26. Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?
27. The root word for thalamus is ventricul/o
28. The sympathetic division is responsible for .....
29. The brain has billions of neurons and they have many specialized jobs.
30. When stimulated, the adrenal medulla secretes a mixture of hormones into the bloodstream-about 85% epinephrine (adrenaline), 15% norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and a trace of dopamine.
31. This process makes the brain more efficient
32. What type of actions does the brain stem control?
33. The ..... system is the collection of glands in the body.
34. Which division of the motor division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements?
35. What is white matter composed of?
36. The lipid insulation of nervous tissue is called
37. An effector can refer to a muscle, gland, or organ.
38. The outer most of the three cranialmeninges is
39. Difference in the amount of electrical charge on the inside as compared to the outside of the plasma membrane
40. Broca's area is located in
41. Which is these is NOT a response of the parasympathetic nervous system?
42. When a neuron is resting (not transmitting impulses), the outside of the cell has a net positive charge, and the inside of the cell has a .....
43. The largest spinal nerve is the ..... nerve.
44. Effectors are a part of the .....
45. The part of the brain that has a function to regulate vision is .....
46. Shortness of breath
47. Maintains homeostasis; regulates many hormones, blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, hunger, thirst, and emotions
48. Efferent or motor pathways carry impulses:
49. A neuron's membrane contains more potassium leak channels than sodium leak channels.
50. Body system that controls and co-ordinate all body activity
51. The brain is part of the ..... nervous system.
52. Which of the following diagnoses best describes a disorder that involves seizure activity?
53. What is the function of Glial cells in the nervous system?
54. Trephination was a procedure where a hole was made in the skull of a living person to relieve headaches, epilepsy and other physical and mental symptoms during:
55. Which is the stimulus for touch?
56. Which of the following is NOT true of neurotransmitters?
57. Carries order from the brain
58. Nervous system function that combines sensory perceptions and higher cognitive functions (memories, learning, emotion, etc.) to produce a response.
59. Miguel is playing soccer with his friends. After playing for several minutes his pulse, breathing, and sweat increases intensely. Which reaction to his activity is an example of homeostasis working within the integumentary system?
60. What forms the myelin sheath?