Nervous System Quiz 210 (60 MCQs)

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1. Which brain region is associated with muscle memory and coordinating movement?
2. The part of the nervous system that transmits impulses from the CNS to the skeletal muscle is the:
3. Which two are linked?
4. Nervous system impulses are best described as .....
5. Neurons associated with pressure, pain, light, or other mechanical stimuli utilize what type of neuron?
6. EPSP is associated with
7. Which of the following is a visual stimulus?
8. An impulse is a sudden reversal of the membrane potential
9. Which part of the nervous system is responsible for regulating breathing during exercise?
10. The diaphragm is a muscle that helps with which system?
11. Alzheimer's is currently a curable disease.
12. What are the 3 major structures of the nervous system?
13. Which lobe of the cerebral cortex governs reasoning, planning, problem solving, speech attention, and focus?
14. The neurone that carries an impulse from a receptor to the central nervous system is:
15. The neurons that carry signals from the central nervous system (brain) to the effected areas that are causing a response are the ..... neurons.
16. The thigh bone is also known as the
17. Part of the Peripheral Nervous System responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestion.
18. Most associated with sleep.
19. What does coordination mean?
20. Nerve impulses are transmitted across synapse via
21. Specialized nerve ending that detects changes inside and outside the body
22. The autonomic nervous system controls smooth muscle, breathing and heart rate and is .....
23. These three parts work together to make up the Central Nervous System. They are the ....., ....., and .....
24. Specialized cells that provide information about the environment; gather information by detecting changes inside and outside the body.
25. Glial cell that defends neurons
26. Whats the nervous system
27. Ventricles of brain are filled with a fluid called .....
28. Four fluid-filled cavities in the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid
29. The eyes are one of the body's sense organs.
30. All the nerves that branch left and right from the spinal cord
31. Lowered level of consciousness marked by listlessness, drowsiness, apathy is called lethargy?
32. Which neuroglial cell forms the myelin sheath in the CNS?
33. The vertebrae are the ..... plates that surround the spinal cord
34. Where does the sodium potassium pump move sodium ions
35. Tina has bacterial meningitis. How will she be treated?
36. Which lobe of the brain is responsible for spatial awareness?
37. 4th nerve, controls eye movement
38. Which process is NOT a function of the nervous system
39. Which of the following organs is the center of the nervous system?
40. Your brain is about the size of a .....
41. The cortex of the brain is
42. Which of the following neurotransmitter is degraded by monoamine oxidase?
43. ..... can be a cause of the Alzheimer's disease.
44. Identify the FALSE statement
45. The ..... tract is motor in nature.
46. The meninges protect the brain and spinal cord. What is the name of the outermost one layer?
47. Which allow you to smell
48. A bundle of nerves that go to and from the brain down your back
49. What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system?
50. You damage the nerves in your fingers. What part of the nervous system is this?
51. Which of the following does not play a role in a reflex arc?
52. The biggest part of the brain, which controls memories is the
53. Controls balance and the use of muscles
54. Which following statement about neuroglia in CNS is not correct?
55. What would be a good way to remember information more easily?
56. One of the "newer" and more advanced areas of the brain.
57. What part of the nervous system controls your internal organs?
58. What is the Physiology of the Pons?
59. What are the main parts the peripheral system?
60. The sense of taste and smell do not work together.