Nervous System Quiz 711 (20 MCQs)

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1. The somatic system works with conscious effort.

Correct Answer: A) TRUE.

2. The backbone is one long.

Correct Answer: B) False.

3. Which of the following is/are characteristic of the parasympathetic system?

Correct Answer: B) Promotes digestion of food.

4. Which part of the brain has noticeable superior and lateral gyri (folds) that increase surface area for the cortical gray matter?

Correct Answer: C) Left and right hemispheres.

5. An example of voluntary muscles (muscles you can control):

Correct Answer: A) Arms and legs.

6. The independent variable is the variable you .....

Correct Answer: B) Change.

7. Which part of the brain helps regulate the rhythm of breathing?

Correct Answer: B) Pons.

8. Neurons are the name of cells in nervous system.

Correct Answer: A) True.

9. The White of the eye

Correct Answer: B) Sclera.

10. The division of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations; fight or flight

Correct Answer: A) Sympathetic nervous system.

11. How much of the body's oxygen does the brain use?

Correct Answer: C) 20%.

12. At resting membrane potential, neurons have more (a) on the inside of the cell membrane.

Correct Answer: A) A K+.

13. Detect touch, vibration, stretch, and pressure

Correct Answer: B) Mechanoreceptors.

14. Part of the neuron that is gray matter

Correct Answer: B) Cell body.

15. Senses a change in the internal or external environment

Correct Answer: A) Sensory receptor.

16. What are the functions of the nervous system?

Correct Answer: C) All are functions of the nervous system.

17. What is the integumentary system made up of?

Correct Answer: A) Skin, nails, and hair.

18. Which type of paralysis does the following describe:Loss of movement and sensation in both arms and legs?

Correct Answer: D) Quadriplegia.

19. Which area below could cause you to speak different words than what you were thinking, if damaged?

Correct Answer: B) Broca's area.

20. The enteric nervous system

Correct Answer: A) Coordinates the digestive system.