Nervous System Quiz 317 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. True or False:Headaches can be caused by a pain in the neck.

Correct Answer: A) True.

2. The primary somatic sensory cortex (sensation from touch) is located in the ..... lobe

Correct Answer: C) Parietal.

3. Which 2 parts make up the central NS?

Correct Answer: B) Brain & Spinal cord.

4. The Accessory CN function is to .....

Correct Answer: D) Turning your head, shoulder movement.

5. The nervous system is made up of

Correct Answer: B) Neurons.

6. The ultimate cause of death

Correct Answer: D) Loss of Homeostasis.

7. The Cerebrum is the smallest secetion in the brain?

Correct Answer: B) False.

8. If you rub a piece of sand that blows into your eye, you are likely to scratch your .....

Correct Answer: A) Cornea.

9. The part of the body that DETECTS a change in the environment is called:

Correct Answer: B) Receptor.

10. The root words encephal/o & cerebr both mean:

Correct Answer: A) Brain.

11. The ..... nervous system consists of the network of nerves throughout the body.

Correct Answer: A) Peripheral nervous system.

12. What contains the brain and the spinal cord

Correct Answer: B) Central nervous system.

13. Hills/ridges on the brain

Correct Answer: B) Gyri.

14. Which actions are controlled by us?

Correct Answer: D) Voluntary actions.

15. The center "H" shape of the spinal cord is made of:

Correct Answer: A) Gray matter.

16. What part of the neuron transmits signals to other neurons?

Correct Answer: B) Axons.

17. Which lobe allows us to process what we are hearing?

Correct Answer: C) Temporal.

18. What is the advantage of sound over sight in terms of information gathering?

Correct Answer: D) It can supply directional information.

19. The tongue is a mass of muscle tissue with projections called?

Correct Answer: C) Papillae.

20. The largest cranial nerve is the ..... nerve.

Correct Answer: A) Trigeminal.