Nervous System Quiz 841 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which part of the brain controls thoughts, voluntary actions, and the sensations related to the five senses?

Correct Answer: A) Cerebrum.

2. Most common neuron

Correct Answer: A) Multipolar.

3. Taste buds contain papillae.

Correct Answer: B) False.

4. What occurs to arteries and arterioles to decrease blood pressure

Correct Answer: A) Vasodilation.

5. The ..... receives information from the environment and relays commands from the central nervous system to organs and glands.

Correct Answer: A) Peripheral nervous system.

6. This is the control center of the neuron

Correct Answer: A) Cell body.

7. HARD LEVEL

Correct Answer: A) YES.

8. The part of the peripheral nervous system that picks up sensory stimuli and transmits those signals to the central nervous system:

Correct Answer: A) Sensory or afferent division.

9. What is myelinated nervous tissue called

Correct Answer: B) White matter.

10. A network of interlaced nerves or blood vessels

Correct Answer: A) Plexus.

11. Which of the following does NOT describe ependymal cells?

Correct Answer: B) Produces myelin.

12. This system is made up of muscles and tendons.

Correct Answer: B) Muscular.

13. What is the role of sensory receptors in the nervous system?

Correct Answer: C) They monitor changes called stimuli.

14. Which brain region contains the primary motor area/cortex

Correct Answer: D) Frontal Lobe.

15. The exchange of ions completely reverses membrane polarity

Correct Answer: B) Depolarized.

16. This is the main location for motor functions.

Correct Answer: D) Frontal Lobe.

17. What are the three main functions of the skeletal system?

Correct Answer: C) Protect organsSupport bodyEnable movement.

18. The ability to transmit nerve impulses

Correct Answer: D) Conductivity.

19. Where is cardiac muscle located?

Correct Answer: B) Heart.

20. Which type of neuron leads away from receptors?

Correct Answer: A) Sensory.