Nervous System Quiz 1020 (20 MCQs)

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1. These supporting cells regulate concentration of nutrients within nervous tissue.

Correct Answer: C) Astrocytes.

2. Which is the Correct function of Cerebrum

Correct Answer: C) It controls all voluntary activities like walking, running, playing, etc.

3. Reflexes are much quicker than other actions, because the signal .....

Correct Answer: A) Bypasses the brain.

4. What is the term used to describe the state of potential in a neuron at rest?

Correct Answer: B) Resting potential.

5. Tendons are tissue that attach muscle to the brain

Correct Answer: B) False.

6. This type of reflex is one where it sends involuntary stimuli to the cardiac muscle and smooth muscles of the internal organs.

Correct Answer: C) Autonomic.

7. Anticonvulsants are safe for use and don't require medication guides to be dispensed with the product.

Correct Answer: A) False.

8. The white matter of the brain consists primarily of:

Correct Answer: B) Myelinated axons.

9. Hip and shoulder are examples of ..... joints.

Correct Answer: C) Ball and socket.

10. Generally conducts impulses away from the cell body

Correct Answer: A) Axon.

11. The ..... is very important for homeostasis, in here cells exchange ..... and ..... that come from the blood in our body.

Correct Answer: D) Interstitial fluid, nutrients, gases.

12. What is the innermost layer and most delicate layer of the eyeball where photoreceptors are located?

Correct Answer: C) Retina.

13. How can the relative impact of electrical signaling be increased?

Correct Answer: B) More action potentials are sent.

14. What cushions brain from trauma?

Correct Answer: A) Cerebrospinal fluid.

15. Which organ is responsible for your sense of SIGHT?

Correct Answer: B) Eyes.

16. The site of the nucleus and most important metabolic area is called:

Correct Answer: B) Cell body.

17. Pain in a nerve

Correct Answer: B) Neuralgia.

18. Which is the MOTOR FUNCTION of the Nervous System?

Correct Answer: C) Sends information to the muscles, glands, and organs so they can respond appropriately.

19. Receives sensory input for touch and body position

Correct Answer: A) Parietal Lobe.

20. Myosin is the .....

Correct Answer: D) Thick Filament of a muscle fibre.