Nervous System Quiz 308 (60 MCQs)

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1. The basilar membrane contains 20, 000 cross hairs.
2. The hypthalmus regulates and controls the autonomic nervous system, temperature, appetite and .....
3. Nerve cells that send impulses from receptors to the CNS are .....
4. We can differentiate sensory neurone from motor neurone by looking at
5. This is an example of receptors for your skin
6. ..... muscles are found only in the heart.
7. This part of the neuron receives impulses from other neurons and sends them to the cell body.
8. What are the very deep grooves on the surface of the brain?
9. The part of the neuron that receives messages from adjacent neurons
10. A clear flexible structure that makes and image on the retina
11. Upper part of the abdomen
12. Which of the following is a motor nerve with fibers conducting impulses to the soft palate, pharynx, larynx, neck, and upper back?
13. What part of the nervous system is called the "control system" ?
14. What type of message is sent along the neuron?
15. The inability to perform a simple task such as picking up a quarter, is related to .....
16. Connect motor neurons and sensory neurons.
17. The nucleus of a neuron is found in the
18. What is the resting potential of a nerve?
19. What is the brainstem the base of?
20. How does the neurotransmitter get into the synaptic gap from the cell that makes the neurotransmitter?
21. Seizures are classified as generalized or .....
22. A movement in response to a stimulus is a
23. It takes in and sends messages to and from the spinal cord.
24. Ciliated cells move cerebrospinal fluid, while non-ciliated secrete cerebrospinal fluid.
25. You actually do 'have eyes in the back of your head' because this region of the brain responsible for visual processing is right above the cerebellum!
26. Cranial nerve II, carries visual sensory information:
27. A neuron whose primary function is connecting other neurons is called a(n):
28. Type of neuron located only in the brain and spinal cord that pass impulses from one neuron to another.
29. Which of the neuroglial cells play an important role in maintaining ion and neurotransmitter concentration?
30. Smooth muscle, heart and blood pressure regulation, gland regulation, digestive system regulation
31. Meissner corpuscles are associated to ....., as Pacinian corpuscle are associated .....
32. The nerve cells that coordinate voluntary and involuntary actions in a communication network
33. Hich part of brain is largely responsible for involuntary movements like beating of the heart?
34. Which of the following is not a type of resistance training equipment?
35. A type of nerve cell that sends messages around your body so you can move.
36. A severe mental disturbance characterized by psychotic episodes in which patients lose the ability to distinguish reality
37. Which of the following is a role of the nervous system?
38. The forebrain consists of .....
39. ..... makes up 85% of our brain weight.
40. Which bodily system-parts of which can be found in the skin-is responsible for your sense of touch?
41. Enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine soon after its release
42. Your body goes into "fight or flight" during emergencies. For example, heart rate and the flow of blood to the legs increases so you can run away from danger
43. The following statements are the functions of nervous system EXCEPT
44. Frontal lobe does what:
45. What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Algia [ ALGIA ]?
46. There are two branches of the autonomic NS, the parasympathetic and the sympathetic. which speeds up processes?
47. What carries impulses toward the brain and spinal cord?
48. These muscles are found in your organs
49. Sound is produce by
50. Your spinal cord is located in your spine.
51. The axon can be ..... long.
52. Pulling your hand off of a hot stove would be an axample of a(n)
53. Structural co-ordination in human body is done by .....
54. What make up the convolutions of the brain?
55. Bottom-most part of your brain. Its location means it's where your brain and spinal cord connect, making it a key conduit for nerve signals to and from your body. It also helps control vital processes like your heartbeat, breathing and blood pressure.
56. In what part of the human brain is pons associated with?
57. The section of spinal cord is?
58. Peripheral nervous system is divided into two major systems, the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system.
59. This has a relaxing effect and allows the body to calm
60. True or False:Interneurons are found throughout the body.