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Nervous System Quiz 300 (60 MCQs)

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1. What are "Papillae" primarily associated with?
2. Vomiting centre is located in
3. This section of the brain (Latin for little brain) is a structure made up of two hemispheres and contains more neurons than the rest of the brain.
4. This law states that if a neuron fires, it will always fire at the same intensity? (100%)-it either fires or it doesn't.
5. The nervous system is divided into two subsystems called the
6. Axons convey nerve impulse (action potential) from the cell body to the end of the neuron (T/F)?
7. Branching or tree, like, a nerve cell process, that transmits impulses toward the body.
8. The phrase, "Won't let you get sick, you'll pump iron more quick" refers to this vitamin
9. The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic division is part of this .....
10. In which direction does the afferent pathway conduct impulses?
11. Which neurotransmitter is both excitatory and inhibitory and increases heart beat in the "Fight or Flight" response?
12. What gas do we exhale?
13. The voltage difference between the inside (-) and the outside (+) of the neuron in the resting state is called .....
14. When sound waves cause the tympanic membrane to vibrate, these vibrations are immediately passed on to the .....
15. These specialised groups of cells can detectchanges or stimuli in the environment.
16. What direction do impulses flow?
17. What are the organs that we find in our nervous system
18. PART OF THE BRAIN THAT CONTROLS FINE MOTOR SKILLS AND BALANCE
19. Which of the following is not a special characteristic of neurons?
20. Transmit signals from the central nervous system to the muscles making them move
21. Activation of which part of the nervous system results in increased heart rate?
22. Which of the following is not a glial cell of the nervous system?
23. This type of blood vessel is the most abundant blood vessel in the body.
24. The major role of the interneuron (association neuron) is to .....
25. Carries action potentials to the CNS
26. When we touch a hot object, we say "ouch" as our hand moves away from the hot object. Which branch of the peripheral nervous system was responsible?
27. The main division of the nervous system contains all nerves, not in the brain or spinal cord. Composed of sensory and motor neurons
28. Region of the cerebrum responsible for processing visual information:
29. The ..... nervous system automatically restores bodily systems to their normal level of functioning after the need for heightened activity has passed.
30. The ..... regulates events that are involuntary, such as smooth and cardiac muscles.
31. Which body system sends messages to the brain?
32. This fissure divides the cerebellum from the cerebrum
33. Which nerve is motor & sensory and responsible for heart rate & respiration rate and organ sensation & taste?
34. Riding a bicycle requires balance and constant adjustment and monitoring by the rider in order to continue cycling. Successfully riding a bicycle most directly results from the ability to
35. What form of sensation includes fine and crude touch?
36. What are receptors?
37. Protective covering on the brain and spinal cord that resembles a spider web
38. The funiculi all contain .....
39. He "blind spot" is caused by .....
40. The structure in the eye where light comes through is the?
41. Which of the following produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
42. What types of animals have vertical pupils?
43. This kind of nerve gathers information from the environment and sends it to the brain.
44. What produces myelin in the PNS?
45. Carries nerve impulses to muscles or glands
46. Damage to Wernicke's area causes speech that lacks
47. Which are bundles of nerves in the PNS
48. Which letter represents the cell body?
49. What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
50. How do amphetamines affect nerve cell function?
51. Which area of the brain is responsible for formulation of speech
52. Determines spatial positioning and navigates
53. A quick, automatic response to a stimulus
54. The ..... connects the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
55. The normal adult human body has 31 pairs of nerves from the .....
56. Which part of the brain stem functions as a relay station?
57. Fast adapting receptors are called
58. The ..... interprets incoming sensory information and issues instructions based on past experience and current conditions.
59. When the neuron expels potassium:
60. What lobe of the Cerebrum is responsible for sensory, distance, size, shape, and cognitive/intellectual processes?
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