Nervous System Quiz 440 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. The ..... subsystem of the PNS originate mainly from the base of the brain.

Correct Answer: A) Parasympathetic.

2. What is #8 in the diagram?

Correct Answer: A) Reuptake pump.

3. These cells act as the immune system of the brain

Correct Answer: B) Microglia.

4. Which lobe is responsible for vision?

Correct Answer: B) Occipital.

5. Which part of the brain regulate the functions such as heartbeat circulation of blood and breathing

Correct Answer: A) Medulla.

6. This part of the brain regulates the temperature of the body.

Correct Answer: C) Hypothalamus.

7. What transfers the signals from your eyeball to your brain?

Correct Answer: C) Optic nerve.

8. You are using the ..... lob to figure out these answers.

Correct Answer: C) Frontal.

9. Gaps in myelin sheath are called .....

Correct Answer: C) Nodes of Ranvier.

10. Is pain an internal or external stimulus?

Correct Answer: B) Internal.

11. Somatic nervous system innervates the skeletal system and is?

Correct Answer: C) Voluntary.

12. Which tissue cushions the end of bones?

Correct Answer: C) Cartilage.

13. Lobe of the cerebrum used in visual processing and memorization of objects and symbols

Correct Answer: C) Occipital.

14. Thin membrane between the outer ear and the inner ear

Correct Answer: B) Eardrum.

15. ..... attaches to actin to form the cross bridge.

Correct Answer: C) Myosin.

16. A change in the temperature of the room is an example of:

Correct Answer: D) Stimulus.

17. The autonomic system controls your eyes and kidneys

Correct Answer: A) True.

18. The region of the cerebrum responsible for moral/ethical decisions is the ..... lobe.

Correct Answer: A) Frontal.

19. The cerebrum controls coordination and balance .....

Correct Answer: B) False.

20. Type of neuron that carries impulses from the CNS to a muscle or gland

Correct Answer: B) Motor neuron.