Nervous System Quiz 298 (60 MCQs)

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1. The cells responsible for taste are called
2. This structure sends images to the brain so we see the image correctly.
3. Which of the following transmits information from the spinal cord to the extremities of the body?
4. Incoming sensory impulses are filtered by the
5. The part of the central nervous system that decodes the information from nerve impulses and decides if a response is needed is .....
6. Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary body functions?
7. What happens if the threshold potential is not met by a graded potential?
8. Which part of the brain helps you balance and coordinate movements?
9. What part of the nervous system is activated when you get sleey when you are full?
10. Receives sensory information and relays it to the proper part of brain for further processing
11. What are general sensory receptors typically made of?
12. Which type of nerve cell sends messages from the brain to the muscles and tissues in the body?
13. Very sensitive to light
14. A muscle that controls how much light enters the eye
15. Which tupe of muscle helps push food out of your stomach when you need to throw up?
16. The organ that carries out a response to a message is called the:
17. Structure that connects the brain to spinal cord and controls the most basic body functions like breathing:
18. Synapses is a process of
19. Motor neurones.....
20. The type of neuron that sends the message from the brain to move the muscles.
21. Check the correct option
22. This area of the brain controls respirations, heart rate and is responsible for the vomiting reflex:
23. IMPULSES TRAVEL SLOWER WHEN THERE IS A MYELIN SHEATH.
24. Taste receptor cells are called:
25. We feel things from the outside through our skin or dermis.
26. Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling muscle coordination?
27. Which shows the correct pathway of nerve impulses?
28. Sympathetic and parasympathetic are parts of what nervous system?
29. What part of the motor division of the nervous system controls voluntary skeletal muscles?
30. Which glial cell absorb chemicals that the neuron secretes?
31. The coverings of the brain and spinal cord
32. The right hemisphere control the ..... side of the body, while the left hemisphere controls the ..... side of the body
33. Nerves transport information to the brain
34. Is the most intelligent animal on the earth
35. What is the name of cells that support and protect the cells that send information?
36. What part of the nervous system is reponsible for the body's "fight or flight" response?
37. The human brain has the consistency of gelatin and relies on the skull for protection.
38. Sensory nerve system carrying information from receptors to brain or spinal cord.
39. Branchlike part of neurons that receives impulses from other neurons
40. The membranes of the meninges
41. We are bone with 206 bones.
42. The lateral ventricle communicates with the third ventricle through which method?
43. Which sense organ helps you to tell the different in sizes of objects?
44. This is the time period where a neuron is unable to fire.
45. The peripheral nervous system DOESN'T control automatic actions.
46. Astrocytes help to support the neurons by helping to distribute nutrients to nervous cells.
47. The ..... is an exceptionally well-organized body system.
48. This division of the Nervous System relays controls organs in times of stress.
49. Chemicals that axons secrete on effectors or other neurons
50. These neurons detect stimuli (a change) and carry information from receptors to the central nervous system. These neurons are found in the skin, glands, etc.
51. These chemical messengers are synthesized and secreted by various glands (a)
52. What are the three basic colors of light are observed by the light sensitive cones on the retina of the eye?
53. A ( ) occurs when muscles are overworked.
54. What is the funciton of the motor/efferent division of the nervous system?
55. Cornea does not protect iris but it does protect cornea.
56. What part of the neuron covers the axon and allows for the impulse to travel quickly?
57. An abnormal growth of brain tissues.
58. The peripheral nervous system consists the brain and spinal cord.
59. What type of neuron carries impulses AWAY from the central nervous system?
60. Found in the skin to detect a stimulus