Nervous System Quiz 637 (20 MCQs)

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1. Involves the use of neurotransmitters to relay the message to another neuron.

Correct Answer: D) Chemical Synapse.

2. A chronic, slowly progressive disease of thecentral nervous system that destroys the myelinsheath of nerve cell axons

Correct Answer: A) Multiple sclerosis.

3. An example of an external stimulus would be .....

Correct Answer: D) You get cold when you walk outside.

4. The part of a neuron that houses the nucleus is known as the .....

Correct Answer: C) Cell body.

5. Which is NOT responsible in movement of the eyes

Correct Answer: C) Vagus.

6. Identify A

Correct Answer: A) Vitreous humor.

7. Reflex action is the automatic involuntary action in body brought by a stimulus .....

Correct Answer: B) Without the involvement of brain.

8. Your major touch sense organ is/are your .....

Correct Answer: E) Skin.

9. An example of involuntary muscles (muscle you cannot control):

Correct Answer: A) Heart and stomach.

10. What is the function of the Motor (Efferent) Division?

Correct Answer: B) To carry signals from the central nervous system to the limbs and organs.

11. Type of neuron based on function that transmits impulses from receptors of the sense organ to the central nervous system

Correct Answer: D) Sensory neuron.

12. This type of stimulus comes from inside body (examples-growling stomach, dry mouth).

Correct Answer: A) Internal.

13. The output side of your nervous system is called

Correct Answer: B) Motor.

14. What are sensory receptors?

Correct Answer: A) Structures at the ends of neurons in the peripheral nervous system that provide sensory function of the nervous system.

15. The brain uses what to communicate with everything from your heart to your toes?

Correct Answer: B) Nerves.

16. Which of the following occurs suddenly and reaches its peak intensity within 10 minutes?

Correct Answer: D) Panic attack.

17. Which part of the limbic system is responsible for storing memories?

Correct Answer: D) Hippocampus.

18. What is the strongest bone in our body?

Correct Answer: B) Femur(Thigh bone).

19. When the right side of your brain is damaged, deficits will be noticed where?

Correct Answer: A) Left side of the body.

20. Which of the following is not a factor to consider when designing a workout program for someone with a chronic condition?

Correct Answer: D) Dietary preferences ).