Nervous System Quiz 488 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is the function of the hippocampus in the brain?

Correct Answer: B) A region within the brain that plays a crucial role in the formation and retrieval of memories.

2. Antidepressants (SSRIs) work visa

Correct Answer: B) Blocking the re-uptake channels on the pre synaptic terminal buttons.

3. The gap/junction between neurons is called the

Correct Answer: A) Synaptic cleft.

4. Which type of neuron would be connected to photoreceptors in your eye?

Correct Answer: A) Sensory neuron.

5. Parts of brain that controls our body balance and coordination is .....

Correct Answer: A) Cerebellum.

6. What does the myelin sheath look like?

Correct Answer: B) Several shorter tubes with gaps between.

7. This is the division of the brain that has 4 parts and connects the cerebrum to the spinal cord.

Correct Answer: D) Brain Stem.

8. Neurons that have only one process extending from the cell body are known as?

Correct Answer: C) Unipolar neurons.

9. What does the sclera do?

Correct Answer: A) Protects the eye.

10. This nerve moves the tongue

Correct Answer: A) Hypoglossal.

11. The part of the neuron that sends the stimulus to the next neuron is the

Correct Answer: A) Axon.

12. A bundle of nerve cells.

Correct Answer: B) Nerve.

13. What is the function of the midbrain?

Correct Answer: B) Reflex center for vision and hearing.

14. Sensory nerves send signals from ..... to .....

Correct Answer: B) Sense organs to brain.

15. The nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord, make up the .....

Correct Answer: D) Peripheral Nervous System(PNS).

16. The PNS is made up of:

Correct Answer: E) All of the above.

17. A circular structure behind the pupil that helps you to focus on objects?

Correct Answer: B) Lens.

18. What system transports blood and key materials to cells in the body?

Correct Answer: B) Circulatory.

19. Which feature separates the frontal and parietal lobes?

Correct Answer: C) Central sulcus.

20. The temporal lobe controls

Correct Answer: B) Learning, memory, and hearing.