Nervous System Quiz 196 (20 MCQs)

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1. Messages move from the brain through nerves and out to the body

Correct Answer: A) True.

2. Playing sports is controlled by .....

Correct Answer: C) The cerebellum.

3. Part of the brainstem involved in sleep regulation, facial movements, and sensory roles

Correct Answer: B) Pons.

4. Which type of neuron is responsible for gathering information about the environment?

Correct Answer: A) Afferent Neuron.

5. When sodium channels open (-55mV)

Correct Answer: A) Threshold.

6. Swallow

Correct Answer: C) Swallow.

7. They dilate pupils allowing for close sight to anticipate and attack from a predator/foe.

Correct Answer: A) Sympathetic nerves.

8. You are left out in the cold. What part of the brain makes you shiver?

Correct Answer: B) Hypothalamus.

9. The portion of the nervous system that conducts impulses from the skin, joints, skeletal muscles, and special senses is the ..... division.

Correct Answer: B) Somatic sensory.

10. The CNS is composed of:

Correct Answer: C) Both the brain and spinal cord.

11. Part of neuron that holds all the organelles.

Correct Answer: B) Cell Body.

12. ..... receives messages from other neurons and sends them to the cell body.

Correct Answer: B) Dendrites.

13. You accidentally grab a hot pan and pull away without thinking about it This is an example of a

Correct Answer: D) Reflex arc.

14. ..... is the largest sense organ.

Correct Answer: A) Skin.

15. Which are the main divisions of the nervous system?

Correct Answer: B) Peripheral and central.

16. The area of the cerebral hemisphere important for the interpretation and the formulation of thoughts into speech is called

Correct Answer: C) Wernicke's area.

17. Which of the following is not a type of muscle in the human body?

Correct Answer: A) Ripped.

18. Which muscle type is found in your stomach?

Correct Answer: B) Smooth.

19. This part of the eye focuses light/images onto the retina.

Correct Answer: A) Lens.

20. Lobe that deals with learning and movement

Correct Answer: A) Frontal.