Nervous System Quiz 206 (20 MCQs)

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1. These two systems work together to produce blood cells.

Correct Answer: D) Skeletal and circulatory.

2. Chemical used by a neuron to transmit an impulse across a synapse to another cell

Correct Answer: C) Neurotransmitter.

3. Most neurons are

Correct Answer: C) Amitotic.

4. The type of glial cells that line the ventricles and spinal canal are the

Correct Answer: E) Ependymal cells.

5. What is the role of neurotransmitters in synaptic transmission?

Correct Answer: D) To bind to receptors on the receiving neuron's membrane.

6. Dust particles collide with your skin every second, but you do not notice them. What concept explains this?

Correct Answer: A) Threshold.

7. Which part of the brain controls breathing and heart rate?

Correct Answer: D) Brain stem.

8. An ..... is a body part that does a certain job.

Correct Answer: B) Organ.

9. A nerve cell that conducts impulses from the Central Nervous System towards muscles to cause movement.

Correct Answer: B) Motor neuron.

10. What are white blood cells and what is their function?

Correct Answer: B) They are types of blood cells that protect you against illness and disease.

11. The gel-like substance that reinforces the eyeball and prevents it from collapsing inward is the:

Correct Answer: B) Vitreous humor.

12. Which of the following is not one of the over lapping functions of the nervous system?

Correct Answer: D) Determination.

13. How many senses do we have?

Correct Answer: A) 5.

14. Which is not one of the three major parts of a neuron?

Correct Answer: B) Membrane.

15. Which type of glial cell performs phagocytosis?

Correct Answer: B) Microglial cell.

16. Posterior lobes of the cerebrum; contain visual processing areas

Correct Answer: C) Occipital.

17. One of the cerebellum function is to maintain posture and balance.

Correct Answer: A) True.

18. What hormone is produced by the ovaries?

Correct Answer: A) A. Estrogen.

19. Photo-receptors are found in the following sensory organs.

Correct Answer: A) Eyes.

20. Sympathetic & parasympathetic responses are part of the ..... nervous system

Correct Answer: B) Autonomic.