Nervous System Quiz 507 (20 MCQs)

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1. Nerve cells that make the myelin sheath are named

Correct Answer: B) Oligodendrocytes.

2. We should sit ..... away from TV.

Correct Answer: D) 6 feet.

3. A characteristic of the brain associated with humans, when compared to other animal brains, is

Correct Answer: C) Elaboration of the folds and grooves of the cerebral cortex.

4. The place where two or more bones meet is called:

Correct Answer: C) Joint.

5. What characteristic describes the arachnoid membrane?

Correct Answer: B) Thin, cobweb-like.

6. The important functions like respiration and heart beat are regulated by which of the following part of brain?

Correct Answer: C) Medulla oblongata.

7. Brain disorder that results in loss of neuromuscular function, including loss of ability to swallow, speak

Correct Answer: C) IF.

8. Mixed nerves comprise both sensory and motor nerves and carry messages to and from the brain to all parts of the body.

Correct Answer: A) True.

9. Part of the blood that are large, round cells responsible for defending the body from bacteria and other foreign materials

Correct Answer: D) White blood cells.

10. Which part of the cerebral cortex contains the visual center?

Correct Answer: C) Occipital lobe.

11. The human brain consists of two parts cerebrum and cerebellum .....

Correct Answer: B) False.

12. The brain, spinal cord, and nerves contain neurons and glial cells

Correct Answer: A) True.

13. What is reflex arc?

Correct Answer: A) Predictable, automatic response to stimuli.

14. What lobe of the brain mainly functions in auditory processing but has some role in visual memory and your ability to learn language?

Correct Answer: B) Temporal.

15. What are the three layers of connective tissue called that protect the brain and spinal cord?

Correct Answer: C) Meninges:dura mater, arachnoid membrane, pia mater.

16. The basic unit of structure and function for the body.

Correct Answer: A) Cell.

17. The brain is enclosed within a bony cage called .....

Correct Answer: C) Cranium.

18. Which of the following is NOT a part of the nervous system?

Correct Answer: A) Heart.

19. What is the thin circular structure of your eye that has color?

Correct Answer: B) Iris.

20. Which of the following are the two basic properties of a neuron?

Correct Answer: B) Excitability & Conductivity.