Nervous System Quiz 710 (20 MCQs)

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1. What two cell types provide myelination in the CNS and PNS?

Correct Answer: A) Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes.

2. Polar-

Correct Answer: A) End.

3. The ..... ear contains the cochlea and semicircular canals.

Correct Answer: C) Inner.

4. Synaps/o, synapt/o

Correct Answer: D) Point of contact; to join.

5. What is Mrs. Stevenson's husband's name?

Correct Answer: C) Nick.

6. The ..... cell is a rectangular shape.

Correct Answer: B) Plant.

7. Glial cells of the CNS which wrap their extensions tightly around nerve fibers and produce myelin sheaths

Correct Answer: A) Oligodendrocytes.

8. The neurons in the walls of the organs of the digestive system form .....

Correct Answer: A) Enteric plexuses.

9. Which of the following can result in a stroke?

Correct Answer: A) Blood clot only.

10. Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling balance?

Correct Answer: B) Cerebellum.

11. The somatic nervous system consists of sensory and motor nerves.

Correct Answer: A) True.

12. ..... is the largest part of the brain.

Correct Answer: A) Cerebrum.

13. In CNS-act as phagocytes and eat bacteria

Correct Answer: C) Microglia.

14. Highlights tumors that are ACTIVELY growing.

Correct Answer: D) PET.

15. The brain stem does not include

Correct Answer: A) Cerebellum.

16. Myelin sheaths can be formed by

Correct Answer: E) Both a and b.

17. Lung cancer

Correct Answer: B) Lung cancer.

18. Neurons that have several dendrites and a single axon extending away from the soma are called

Correct Answer: B) Multipolar.

19. What is the colored part of the eye called?

Correct Answer: A) Iris.

20. Meninges have how many layers?

Correct Answer: C) 3.