This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Science > Biology > Nervous System – Quiz 1014 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Nervous System Quiz 1014 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 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. A) Brain. B) Spinal Cord. C) Central Nervous System (CNS). D) Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Central Nervous System (CNS). 2. Afferent neurons are also known as ..... neurons A) Somatic. B) They will bring. C) Motor. D) Sensory. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sensory. 3. Fluid that supplies nutrients to your cornea and lens A) Vitreous humor. B) Lacrimal gland. C) Aqueous humor. D) Nasolacrimal duct. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Aqueous humor. 4. Judy is able to walk up the steps with coordination. Which part of her brain allows her to do this? A) Parietal lobe. B) Cerebellum. C) Cerebrum. D) Brain stem. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cerebellum. 5. This region of the human eye has the highest concentration of cone cells. A) Iris. B) Pupil. C) Fovea. D) Optic disk. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fovea. 6. Section of the brain that coordinates body movements, including balance. A) Cerebrum. B) Cerebellum. C) Diencephalon. D) Brain stem. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cerebellum. 7. Type of neuron that sends impulses to muscles and glands A) Motor Neuron. B) Interneuron. C) Sensory Neuron. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Motor Neuron. 8. The delicate innermost membrane, or meningeal layer, that clings to the surface of the brain and spinal cord is known as the ..... mater. A) Dura. B) Arachnoid. C) Periosteal. D) Pia. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pia. 9. Which area would result in a coma if damaged A) Brain stem. B) Spinal cord. C) Cerebrum. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Brain stem. 10. The segments of the spinal cord are named for A) The bones of the skull. B) The vertebrae. C) Their function. D) None of the answers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The vertebrae. 11. Which section of the brain controls your breathing, swallowing, and heart rate? A) Pineal Body. B) Hypothalamus. C) Medulla oblongata. D) Midbrain. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Medulla oblongata. 12. What does the integrative function do? A) Receive stimuli. B) Process information and decide output. C) Direct response. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Process information and decide output. 13. The cells of the nerves are called A) Neurons. B) I don't know. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Neurons. 14. The smooth muscle is located A) In the heart. B) Bones. C) Head. D) Within organs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Within organs. 15. This cell is found in the PNS and serves to protect and cushion the cell body of the neuron. A) Astrocyte. B) Ependymal cell. C) Mitochondria. D) Satellite cell. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Satellite cell. 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. A) Selective permeability. B) Passive permeability. C) Active transport. D) Osmosis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Selective permeability. 17. The parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems are both part of the somatic nervous system and work opposite one another. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 18. A buzzing mosquito would be a A) Stimulus. B) Response. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stimulus. 19. How many nerves direct each hand? A) 4. B) 40. C) 400. D) 4000. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 4000. 20. The spinal cord is a very delicate organ. When a part of it is damaged, a person could be paralyzed. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesScience QuizzesNervous System Quiz 1Nervous System Quiz 2Nervous System Quiz 3Nervous System Quiz 4Nervous System Quiz 5Nervous System Quiz 6Nervous System Quiz 7Nervous System Quiz 8Nervous System Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books