Nervous System Quiz 445 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. Neural pathways that carry messages AWAY from the brain.

Correct Answer: B) They will bring it out.

2. Which two ions affect membrane potential?

Correct Answer: D) Sodium & potassium.

3. The ..... subsystem of the PNS originate at multiple points down the spinal column

Correct Answer: B) Sympathetic.

4. The brain's supporting cells are called:

Correct Answer: A) Glial cells.

5. What are the three types of general senses?

Correct Answer: C) Exteroceptive, interoceptive, proprioceptive.

6. Which Structural Classification of Neurons have a short single process

Correct Answer: C) Unipolar Neurons.

7. These nerves regulate the body's internal state; they control smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

Correct Answer: C) Autonomic.

8. This divides your brain into two hemispheres:

Correct Answer: C) Corpus Callosum.

9. Coordinates muscle movement so that walking is balanced and smooth.

Correct Answer: B) Cerebellum.

10. The common nervous system disorder, ..... is characterized by tremors.

Correct Answer: D) Parkinson's disease.

11. Which of the following statement below is the function of the brain stem?

Correct Answer: D) It controls involuntary activities like digestion, heartbeat, and breathing.

12. Neuron resting potential

Correct Answer: A) -70mV.

13. Spinal nerves are:

Correct Answer: C) Mixed.

14. Autoimmune disorder; immune system attacks myelin sheath covering axons of neurons

Correct Answer: C) Multiple sclerosis.

15. Wernicke's area is involved in:

Correct Answer: C) Receiving and interpreting language.

16. Nervous system

Correct Answer: A) Controls all other body systems; sends messages from your sense organs to your brain.

17. This controls the sensory function of hearing and tasting.

Correct Answer: D) Temporal.

18. The output part of a neuron; single process specialized in conducting nerve impulses to other cells such as nerve, muscle and gland cells.

Correct Answer: A) Axon.

19. What part of the brain controls conscious activities, memory, language, and the senses?

Correct Answer: A) Cerebrum.

20. The resting membrane potential is .....

Correct Answer: A) -70mV.