Nervous System Quiz 701 (20 MCQs)

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1. The ..... transmits the impulse away from axon hillock of the cell body and may give off side branches.
2. These peripheral nerves run from the brain directly to the body without going through the spinal cord, and many contain parasympathetic neurons:
3. What are the two types of cells in the nervous system other than neurons?
4. Choose the correct path of messages in our nervous system
5. What are the 2 main segments that the nervous system can be divided into?
6. Where are the cell bodies located for the parasympathetic division of the ANS?i) Lumbar regionsii) The cranial nervesiii) The lateral horns of the sacral spinal cord
7. Which is mismatched?
8. The free nerve endings in the skin respond to
9. Development; nourishment
10. The portions of the axon between the myelin sheath are called:
11. Controls smooth muscle of eye
12. The types of neurons based on their functions include
13. Which of the following best describes a tissue?
14. The type of neurons that transfer electrical signals from the brain to the muscles of the hand, when you touch something hot-
15. Located at the base of the brainstem; controls basic life support functions such as breathing, heartbeat, circulation, swallowing
16. The name of the concussion test athletes take in the beginning of the school year is the .....
17. Which part of the brain keeps track of your body's position?
18. Which part of the brain regulates blood pressure?
19. The pathway of nerves to and from the brain is called .....
20. What do you call the part of the tongue that contains the taste buds?