This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Science > Biology > Nervous System – Quiz 316 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Nervous System Quiz 316 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Fear A) Wood. B) Time/o. C) Each/of. D) Contus. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Each/of. 2. Neuroglia that maintain cerebrospinal fluid are called ..... A) Ependymal cells. B) Astrocytes. C) Schwann cells. D) Oligodendrocytes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ependymal cells. 3. What is the process called when an action potential travels down a neuron? A) Reflex loop. B) Saltatory conduction. C) Conclusion. D) Exocytosis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Saltatory conduction. 4. TRUE OR FALSE:Psych/o means mind A) TRUE. B) FALSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 5. Type of neurotransmitters which is inhibitory so decreases the chance of the next neuron firing A) Noradrenaline. B) GABA. C) Melatonin. D) Adrenaline. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) GABA. 6. This system protects organs of the circulatory and respiratory systems A) Muscular. B) Integumentary. C) Digestive. D) Skeletal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Skeletal. 7. The basic unit of function and structure in the nervous system. A) Neurons. B) Axon Terminals. C) Axon. D) Myelin Sheath. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Neurons. 8. The function that allows the body to eliminate salt, waste, and excess water and heat is: A) Absorption. B) Excretion. C) Production. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Excretion. 9. Which of the three types of functional neurons are motor neurons? A) Afferent. B) They will bring. C) Interneurons. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They will bring. 10. How are muscles attached to bone? A) Ligaments. B) Cartlidge. C) Skin. D) Tendons. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tendons. 11. Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and movement? A) Cerebrum. B) Spinal cord. C) Forebrain. D) Cerebellum. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cerebellum. 12. Which of the following is related to the Medulla Oblongata? A) Breathing, heartbeat, blinking of the eyes. B) Breathing, heartbeat, speech. C) Heartbeat, speech, muscle movement. D) Speech, muscle movement, hearing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Breathing, heartbeat, blinking of the eyes. 13. Called the "regulates involuntary activities" system. A) Autonomic nervous system. B) Parasympathetic nervous system. C) Sympathetic nervous system. D) Somatic nervous system. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Autonomic nervous system. 14. Air that we inhale? A) Oxygen. B) Carbon Dioxide. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Oxygen. 15. Neurons either conduct action potentials along the length of their axons, or they remain at rest. This statement best describe which of the following phrases? A) All-or-none response. B) Reflex arc. C) Saltatory conduction. D) Graded potential. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) All-or-none response. 16. What type of neurons form complex networks within the central nervous system to aid transmission between sensory and motor neurons? A) Efferent neurons. B) Motor neurons. C) Interneurons. D) Afferent neurons. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Interneurons. 17. Hormone that increases heart and breathing rates and raises blood sugar. A) Epinephrine. B) Melatonin. C) Vitamin d. D) Insulin. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Epinephrine. 18. Warm temperature receptors respond to temperatures between ..... and ..... A) 77$^\circ$ F and 113$^\circ$ F. B) 50$^\circ$ F and 68$^\circ$ F. C) Both of the above. D) Neither of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 77$^\circ$ F and 113$^\circ$ F. 19. Which division of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary body movements? A) Autonomic Nervous System. B) Sensory (Afferent) Division. C) Somatic Nervous System. D) Sympathetic Division. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Somatic Nervous System. 20. The longest cranial nerve and if damaged can result in death is the ..... A) Glossopharyngeal. B) Trigeminal. C) Vagus. D) Optic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vagus. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesScience QuizzesNervous System Quiz 1Nervous System Quiz 2Nervous System Quiz 3Nervous System Quiz 4Nervous System Quiz 5Nervous System Quiz 6Nervous System Quiz 7Nervous System Quiz 8Nervous System Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books