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Nervous System Quiz 44 (60 MCQs)

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1. Neuron with single process that functions as an axon and a dendrite; most afferent neurons
2. Nerve impulse conduction speed is influenced by body temperature.
3. Somatic Nervous System
4. What type of responses does the parasympathetic nervous system control?
5. What structure a neuron sends signals to the next neuron
6. The bushy, branching extension of a neuron that receives and integrates messages, conducting impulses toward the cell body.
7. Light enters our eyes and stimulates the rods and cones or cells found in the retina. The retina then sends impulses to the (a) which interprets the image you see.
8. What is the function of the Digestive System?
9. Control of temperature, endocrine activity, metabolism, and thirst are functions associated with the .....
10. A sprain occurs when you tear what type of tissue?
11. Processing of smell, sound, taste, and vision What part of the brain is the work of?
12. True or False:If a red dye were to be injected into the body, ALL the organs and even the brain and spinal cord will be dyed red.
13. What is the procedural process of detecting and evaluating light
14. The pituitary gland is often referred to as the "master gland" because:
15. Restoration of a resting membrane potential after depolarization
16. The fingerlike projections in the small intestine which increase surface area and absorption are called .....
17. Our nervous system allows us to respond to
18. When the inside of the neuron membrane is more positive than the outside of the neuron membrane, it is said to be .....
19. Small space between neurons
20. True of False:Under the cerebral cortex, there are smaller groups of neurons.
21. The process that gives the Na/K Pump protein the ability to change conformation in order to let Na move across the membrane is
22. Digestion begins in the mouth because teeth begin the chemical digestion and saliva begins mechanical digestion.
23. Restoring the membrane to its original, polarized resting state
24. The ..... controls your thoughts and actions. It controls your perceptions of taste, sight, touch, sound and smell.
25. These nerve fibers turns the fibers off when they are not needed-
26. This is the primary component of the nervous system, occupying the cranial cavity.
27. The central nervous system (CNS) consists of .....
28. Sends oxygen-poor blood to the lungs
29. What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the brain?
30. Where is the part of the tongue that is most sensitive to sour taste located?
31. This system allows the body to move when attached to bone.
32. Which organ acts like CPU of computer
33. This structure is the outer coating of the front of the eye ball.
34. A nerve impulse is both chemical and electrical
35. What are the main organs of the nervous system?
36. Which is not characteristic of neurons?
37. ¡carry information to the smooth and cardiac muscles, and glands. Involuntary.
38. If it gets very hot outside $\rightarrow$ your skin temperature rises $\rightarrow$ sweat gland release sweat $\rightarrow$ sweat evaporates $\rightarrow$ cooling occurs.Is this sympathetic or parasympathetic?
39. ..... protects the eyes from dust and dirt.
40. The suffix-plegia means
41. The largest portion of the brain is the:
42. Which of the following are NOT the examples of voluntary action?
43. Which type of neuron is responsible for carrying signals towards the central nervous system?
44. How would a damaged cerebellum affect the body?
45. The central nervous system is made up of the ..... and .....
46. Long and thin bundle of nervous tissue extending from lower part of brain
47. Almond shaped structure located in the limbic system. Controls many of your emotional responses, especially fear and anger
48. A disorder characterized by loss of function belowthe neck
49. What is the tube that connects the pharynx to the lungs?
50. Sensory receptors respond to stimuli by sending messages to the brain for immediate ..... or storage as memories.
51. This is where we find the main location for all motor functions.
52. What is the part of the year that passes sound waves from theouter ear to the eardrum?
53. The phagocytic cells in the CNS are:?
54. ..... percent of brain is fat.
55. Higher reasoning, voluntary body movements, speech
56. Division of the PNS that transmits information from CNS to the rest of the body
57. These types of glial cells are in the CNS. They have small "thorny" processes for defense and protection of the neuron.
58. This neurotransmitter is released by all postganglionic neurons in the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system:
59. What are the three parts of your nervous system?
60. Glial cells which are spiderlike phagocytes that dispose of debris
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