Nervous System Quiz 135 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

Select an option to see the correct answer instantly.

1. The dendrites of a neuron carry a stimulus

Correct Answer: A) Towards the cell body.

2. Schwann cells produce myelin in the peripheral nervous system. Oligodendrocytes produce cerebrospinal fluid in the central nervous system.

Correct Answer: B) First statement true, second statement false.

3. Which Cation "causes" repolarization in a neuron

Correct Answer: B) K+.

4. Which system controls all other systems in the body?

Correct Answer: A) Nervous system.

5. The structures of the ear that are important for balance are the

Correct Answer: C) Semicircular canals.

6. Cilia moves spinal fluid

Correct Answer: D) Ependymal.

7. Craniotomy

Correct Answer: C) Incision into the skull.

8. Which is an example of a immovable joint?

Correct Answer: D) Skull.

9. Largest portion of the diencephalon which communicates sensory and motor function.

Correct Answer: C) Thalamus.

10. Which type of neuroglia add myelin to CNS axons?

Correct Answer: B) Oligodendrocytes.

11. This part of the nervous system includes sensory neurons and motor neurons to communicate with other organs of the human body.

Correct Answer: B) PNS.

12. The ..... controls balance, posture, and coordination.

Correct Answer: B) Cerebellum.

13. Neural tissue associated with the digestive system that is responsible for nervous control through autonomic connections.

Correct Answer: A) Enteric Nervous System (ENS).

14. Each of the following is a type of neuroglial cell of the central nervous system except

Correct Answer: B) Satellite cells.

15. A neuron that is polarized, stable and negatively charged-it ready to fire.

Correct Answer: D) Resting Potential.

16. The role of the somatic sensory association area is

Correct Answer: A) Understanding and interpreting touch information.

17. Which part of the brain controls heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration?

Correct Answer: E) Brain stem.

18. Largest part of the brain; responsible for voluntary muscular activity, 5 senses, thoughts, learning and memory.

Correct Answer: B) Cerebrum.

19. Neuron with single process that functions as an axon and a dendrite; most afferent neurons

Correct Answer: B) Unipolar.

20. Nerve impulse conduction speed is influenced by body temperature.

Correct Answer: A) True.