Nervous System Quiz 1014 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which term matches the following definition. Definition:The main control centre for the entire nervous system, it contains the brain and the spinal cord.
2. Afferent neurons are also known as ..... neurons
3. Fluid that supplies nutrients to your cornea and lens
4. Judy is able to walk up the steps with coordination. Which part of her brain allows her to do this?
5. This region of the human eye has the highest concentration of cone cells.
6. Section of the brain that coordinates body movements, including balance.
7. Type of neuron that sends impulses to muscles and glands
8. The delicate innermost membrane, or meningeal layer, that clings to the surface of the brain and spinal cord is known as the ..... mater.
9. Which area would result in a coma if damaged
10. The segments of the spinal cord are named for
11. Which section of the brain controls your breathing, swallowing, and heart rate?
12. What does the integrative function do?
13. The cells of the nerves are called
14. The smooth muscle is located
15. This cell is found in the PNS and serves to protect and cushion the cell body of the neuron.
16. The cell membrane is said to be electrically charged because there is a difference in electrical charge between its outer and inner surfaces. Some of the differences come from the ..... of the membrane.
17. The parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems are both part of the somatic nervous system and work opposite one another.
18. A buzzing mosquito would be a
19. How many nerves direct each hand?
20. The spinal cord is a very delicate organ. When a part of it is damaged, a person could be paralyzed.