Nervous System Quiz 210 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. ..... consists of neurons encases in myelin.

Correct Answer: A) White matter.

2. It helps you to keep the balance in your body:

Correct Answer: B) Cerebellum.

3. Which part of the human brain is responsible for translating nerve signals into images?

Correct Answer: A) Cerebrum.

4. When voltage gated sodium channels open and sodium is entering the cell, this is known as

Correct Answer: B) Depolarization.

5. Which part of the Cerebrum is responsible for Pain and touch?

Correct Answer: A) Parietal Lobe.

6. There are how many main divisions of the nervous system?

Correct Answer: B) 2.

7. My brain is in my .....

Correct Answer: A) Head.

8. How does the action potential move along the neuron?

Correct Answer: D) It quickly moves down the length of the neuron.

9. What covering is most superior?

Correct Answer: A) Dura mater.

10. The cerebrum consists of ..... layers

Correct Answer: A) Two.

11. What is the largest and most complex part of the brain?

Correct Answer: A) Cerebrum.

12. What type of channel allows small amounts of ions to steadily cross the membrane?

Correct Answer: C) Leakage channels.

13. The oldest, most primitive part of the brain is the

Correct Answer: C) Brain stem.

14. Where in the neuron do action potentials begin?

Correct Answer: B) Axon hillock.

15. The ..... is the organelle that contracts in the muscle cell

Correct Answer: C) Myofibril.

16. What are the end and beginning of a neuron called?

Correct Answer: C) Axons and dendrites.

17. How can you keep the nervous system healthy?

Correct Answer: D) Eat a healthy diet, stay active with exercise, challenge your mind.

18. Nerve 6

Correct Answer: C) Abducting.

19. Multiple Choice:Circle the best answer. The term central nervous system refers to the:

Correct Answer: C) Brain and spinal cord.

20. Which type of receptor interprets this message:The shirt is green

Correct Answer: B) Light.