Nervous System Quiz 342 (20 MCQs)

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1. When an impulse passes through a neuron, what is the correct order for transmission of the impulse?

Correct Answer: B) Dendrites, cell body, axon.

2. Which organ is responsible for your sense of TOUCH?

Correct Answer: C) Sensory receptors throughout the body.

3. The site of intercellular communication between a neuron and another cell is the

Correct Answer: B) Conclusion.

4. What are the blood cells produced within the bone called?

Correct Answer: B) Red marrow.

5. Which body system receives stimuli, interprets the stimuli, and helps the body to respond?

Correct Answer: B) Nervous.

6. All of the following are involved in production of nerve impulses in neurons except

Correct Answer: D) Instantaneous release of nerve gas.

7. Which of the following spinal cord pathways carries pain and temperature information?

Correct Answer: B) Spinothalamic.

8. Which region of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?

Correct Answer: B) Cerebellum.

9. The type of neuron that sends the message about the stimulus to the brain.

Correct Answer: C) Sensory neuron.

10. The rapid withdrawal from something that causes pain is called the

Correct Answer: B) Withdrawal reflex.

11. Lumbar Puncture

Correct Answer: A) Procedure to remove cerebrospinal fluid; measurement of pressure and injection of contrast.

12. These carry signals from tissues and organs to the brain and spinal cord

Correct Answer: A) Afferent Neurons/Pathway.

13. Return of the membrane potential to its normally negative voltage at the end of the action potential.

Correct Answer: A) Repolarization.

14. In your nose, how do chemoreceptors detect chemicals?

Correct Answer: D) By attaching to them after the chemical has been dissolved.

15. The ..... is the largest part of the brain. It is divided into two hemispheres.

Correct Answer: B) Cerebrum.

16. Combining form that means split

Correct Answer: C) Sketch.

17. Part of your brain that controls your sense of balance, movement & coordination and can make your movements work together smoothly

Correct Answer: A) Cerebellum.

18. Which system carries messages from the PNS to the CNS?

Correct Answer: A) Afferent.

19. What causes information to be sent by a sensory receptor?

Correct Answer: A) An external stimulus.

20. True or False. The motor division of the PNS carries messages toward the brain.

Correct Answer: B) False.