Nervous System Quiz 301 (60 MCQs)

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1. The brainstem is responsible for what functions?
2. THE FIVE SENSES ARE
3. A neuron's cell membrane allows for the transport of ..... in and out of the cell
4. What is the name of the location where one neuron meets another?
5. Unlearned and involuntary responses.
6. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the:
7. Which of the following is the function of the hippocampus?
8. These increase transmission rate of nerve impulses. Made of a white, fatty material
9. The "effect" of a given stimulus is the .....
10. Neuron husk; part of Schwann cell that is external to the myelin sheath.
11. Which division of the nervous system is primarily associated with controlling unconscious bodily functions?
12. The spinal cord also contains some neurons that can facilitate reflex actions. This is important because
13. This region of the brain contains reticular formation:
14. Which type of cells are found in the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
15. Which division of the nervous system is responsible for executive function processing, and is made up of the brain and spinal cord?
16. ..... nerves carry messages from the brain to muscles and glands.
17. Cerebral angiography
18. Which part of the brain controls our sense of balance and it allows us to make precise movements such as walking, running or riding a bike?
19. True/False:a nerve is made up of many neurons bound together.
20. Supportive cells that provide nutrition, insulation, and help with signal transmission
21. Which of the following is an example for an isotonic eccentric exercise for the biceps brachii muscle?
22. The main part of the nervous system that conducts impulses around the body
23. Neurons that transmit action potentials from CNS to effector organs.
24. Early symptoms of Alzheimer's may include:
25. What gets information from the environment?
26. What is known as the brain's switchboard?
27. Flexible tissue that covers the ends of your bones at joints is called
28. Exercise, emotions, embarrassment
29. What M&M color is the rarest
30. Mature bone cells are:
31. When a neuron reaches threshold stimulus, it fire completely. This is called
32. Which best describes the function of the eyes?
33. Which letter is pointing to the axon?
34. A temporary loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood flow to the brain; fainting
35. ..... conduction results in significantly faster impulse transmission.
36. These neurons relay impulses from the CNS to muscles and glands.
37. A bipolar neuron has two axons and one dendrite.
38. Neurons that only have on process?
39. Another name for eardrum is what
40. What lymphocytes are present in nodes?
41. The neural pathway in this diagram show:
42. Nurse Lea will be assessing the CN VII. What should the nurse instruct the client?
43. The branch like structures are called?
44. Which of the following neuroglia brace neurons and anchor them to nutrient lines and blood capillaries?
45. Is the spinal cord hollow?
46. What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Para [ PARA]?
47. Once the impulse travels from the dendrite, to the cell body and to the axon ..... What happens next?
48. A medulla controls movement and balance of the body.
49. The neurone that carries impulses within the central nervous system.
50. Which cells are the support cells in the nervous system?
51. Why are action potentials conducted in one direction?
52. Which of these helps us in movement
53. Examples of reflexes include
54. What are the nerves that receive sensory information called?
55. Region of brain which controls movement in the body
56. What are some major organs of the Endocrine system?
57. This controls the movement of the lips and tongue.
58. A simple behavior pattern involving an automatic response to a stimulus is called a .....
59. The sensory nerves carry messages from brain to different parts of the body
60. A bruise-like injury to the brain is call a .....