Nervous System Quiz 423 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which type of neuron transmits a signal from the central nervous system to an effector such as a muscle?
2. What fluid does the central canal, brain's ventricles, and subarachnoid have?
3. The innermost layer of the meninges is the:
4. What nervous system disease is caused by a bite of a parasite (tsetse fly) that attacks the nervous system where a person can experience fever, swelling of lymph nodes, skin rashes, and weakness?
5. Position receptors are present in the .....
6. What term refers to the specialized gaps between two neurons where signals are transmitted?
7. Symptoms of a concussion usually show up right away but can sometimes present hours or even days after an injury
8. ..... are group of cells present on the surface of the tongue that detect the taste of the food you eat
9. Mood neurotransmitter
10. Messages can pass throughout the body in this part of the nervous system.
11. What part of the brain deals with the thalamus and hypothalamus?
12. What is the role of an effector?
13. These respond to excessive chemical, mechanical or thermal pain; found in every tissue of the body and adapt slowly
14. The soma is also known as the .....
15. Which area was affected when Dr. Alex couldn't form long sentences?
16. There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves in the PNS
17. Vertebral Column is made up of ..... bones called .....
18. Which part of the nervous system contains neurons that interpret signals and send responses?
19. What does the occipital lobe control?
20. Which of the following statements regarding the autonomic nervous system is FALSE?