Nervous System Quiz 436 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which of the follwoing describes our sense of taste?
2. Which system's main purpose is to help the body move?
3. The two cerebral hemispheres are connected by this bridge-like structure. A bridge of nerve fibers.
4. What do oligodendrocytes do?
5. This cranial nerve stimulates some of the eye muscles
6. The role of the cerebellum is to
7. This is the communication system of the body, carries messages throughout the body.
8. Once released, neurotransmitter molecules typically produce signals in postsynaptic neurons by
9. PNS full name
10. This nerve controls heart rate
11. Contains cell organelles and a nucleus
12. True or false:the brain is required for reflexes.
13. The largest and most prominent region of the human brain
14. Which of the following is part of the diencephalon?
15. Combining form that means to cut off; cut short; faint
16. Which type of cell is being described?-Most abundant CNS neuroglia-Support and brace the neurons and anchor them to their supply lines (capillaries)-Control the chemical environment around the neurons by "mopping up" excess K+ ions and recapturing and recycling neurotransmitters.-Named for their shape: "star cells"
17. The human body has ..... pairs of cranial nerves.
18. The layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye. The ..... detects images focused by the cornea and the lens and is connected to the brain by the optic nerve.
19. The opaque outer covering that protects the eye, also known as the white of the eye:
20. Masses of myelinated nerve fibers would appear .....