Nervous System Quiz 387 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which of the following organs is NOT a part of the endocrine system?

Correct Answer: D) Appendix.

2. Which part of the neuron acts as insulation for the axon?

Correct Answer: D) Myelin sheath.

3. What is the job of the ependymal cells?

Correct Answer: B) Form a barrier around the brain and spinal cord.

4. Which one has two hemispheres?

Correct Answer: D) Cerebrum.

5. What is the primary component of white matter?

Correct Answer: C) Myelinated axon fibers.

6. -taxi

Correct Answer: A) Muscle coordination.

7. What layer of the meninges is fused to the surface of the CNS?

Correct Answer: B) Pia mater.

8. The central canal is sorrounded by an ..... shaped area

Correct Answer: D) H.

9. What is interaction

Correct Answer: A) A process that happens between our body and the information we detect in our environments.

10. Which part of the brain stem regulates breathing?

Correct Answer: C) Pons.

11. The nervous system is made of these three parts:

Correct Answer: A) Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerves.

12. Sensory neurons that convey information from receptors in the periphery of the body to the brain and spinal cord are also known as .....

Correct Answer: C) Afferent nerves.

13. The muscle that is mainly responsible for respiration is the

Correct Answer: A) Diaphragm.

14. The major endocrine glands are located in the brain, neck, abdomen, and groin.

Correct Answer: A) True.

15. Which letter is pointing to the Nodes of Ranvier?

Correct Answer: C) E.

16. The tongue has .....

Correct Answer: B) Taste Buds.

17. A blow to the skull causes a ..... when the person loses consciousness.

Correct Answer: A) Concussion.

18. About how much does the average human brain weigh?

Correct Answer: A) 3 pounds or 1.4 kilograms.

19. The largest and highest section of the brain is called:

Correct Answer: B) Cerebrum.

20. Choking occurs when the ..... directs food down the windpipe instead of the .....

Correct Answer: B) Epiglottis; esophagus.