This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Science > Biology > Nervous System – Quiz 519 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Nervous System Quiz 519 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What layer of skin contains nerves, blood vessels, oil glands, muscles, and sweat glands? A) Epidermis. B) Dermis. C) Hypodermis. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dermis. 2. A nerve cell that conducts impulses to a muscle, gland, or other effector. A) Conclusion. B) Neurons. C) Sensory Neuron. D) Motor Neuron. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Motor Neuron. 3. The end part of the neuron that stores and releases neurotransmitters into the synapse A) Axon. B) Dendrite. C) Myelin Sheath. D) Axon Terminal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Axon Terminal. 4. ..... are substances that color materials by reflecting light of certain wavelengths and absorbing light of other wavelengths. A) Pigments. B) Paint. C) Cyan. D) Magenta. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pigments. 5. The outer layer of the meninges that is composed of tough, dense fibrous connective tissue A) Blood brain barrier. B) Arachnoid layer. C) Pia mater. D) Dura mater. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dura mater. 6. The two major divisions of the nervous system are ..... A) Brain and spinal cord. B) Central and somatic nervous systems. C) Sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. D) Peripheral and central nervous systems. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Peripheral and central nervous systems. 7. The joint that moves in one direction, like a door A) Ball and socket joint. B) Hinge joint. C) Pivot joint. D) Gliding joint. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hinge joint. 8. The phrase, "Has a mission to give to give you strong bones and vision" refers to this vitamin. A) B. B) K. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. 9. Which division of the nervous system actions can be described as "rest and digest" ? A) Somatic. B) Sympathetic. C) Parasympathetic. D) Pathetic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Parasympathetic. 10. Long cell processes from the cell body; conducts action potentials A) Axon. B) Cell body. C) Collateral axon. D) Dendrite. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Axon. 11. The inner ear contains the cochlea and the semi-circular canals A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 12. The balance between sympathetic tone and parasympathetic tone shifts in accordance with the body's changing needs. A) This is true. B) This is false. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) This is true. 13. The nervous system is divided into 2 groups. A) Neurons. B) Cerebellum, brain. C) The spinal cord. D) Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. 14. What are the simple functions of the pons and the medulla oblongata? A) Regulates the flow of information between the brain and the rest of the body. B) They regulate the body tempature. C) They control the body's movement functions. D) They have cool names. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Regulates the flow of information between the brain and the rest of the body. 15. The division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the "rest and digest" responses is the A) Sympathetic nervous system. B) Parasympathetic nervous system. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Parasympathetic nervous system. 16. Nerve impulses are sent by specialized cells called- A) Cyton. B) Neuron. C) Conclusion. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Neuron. 17. What is the function of the nerves and the neurons? A) Look like spaghetti. B) Transport information. C) Provide energy. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Transport information. 18. In the human body, what part of the central nervous system connects with other nerves outside of the central nervous system? En el cuerpo humano, ¿qué parte del sistema nervioso central se conecta con otros nervios fuera del sistema nervioso central? A) Spinal cord. B) Cerebellum. C) Cerebrum. D) Dendrite. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Spinal cord. 19. Can you walk in straight line A) Can turn back. B) Can walk straight. C) Can you see me?. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Can walk straight. 20. Why is the structure and 3D shape of a neuron important? A) It determines the neuron's color. B) It is important for the function of the neurons. C) It allows the neuron to move freely. D) It stores genetic information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is important for the function of the neurons. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesScience QuizzesNervous System Quiz 1Nervous System Quiz 2Nervous System Quiz 3Nervous System Quiz 4Nervous System Quiz 5Nervous System Quiz 6Nervous System Quiz 7Nervous System Quiz 8Nervous System Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books