Nervous System Quiz 850 (20 MCQs)

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1. Memory of facts and concepts

Correct Answer: A) Semantic Memory.

2. The connection between a dendrite and axon where is called .....

Correct Answer: D) Conclusion.

3. All the nerves in the body are covered andprotected by meninges.

Correct Answer: B) False.

4. The neurotransmitter that causes a response to the muscle system is:

Correct Answer: B) Acetylcholine.

5. Why are nose hairs important?

Correct Answer: A) Nose hairs help filter out dust, debris, and harmful particles from entering the respiratory system.

6. This is released along with norepinephrine into the bloodstream by the adrenal glands when stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system:

Correct Answer: C) Epinephrine.

7. Keshia developed white patches on her tongue after taking a long course of antibiotics. Which type of sensory disorder is she experiencing?

Correct Answer: D) Thrush.

8. These are Rough ER that make neurotransmitters for Neuron function

Correct Answer: B) Nissl bodies.

9. The gray matter of the brain is formed by:

Correct Answer: D) Dendrites and cell bodies of neurons.

10. What part of the brain processes visual information

Correct Answer: A) Frontal lobe.

11. Timmy has a severe headache, nausea, and vomiting. The doctor did a lumbar puncture to rule out:

Correct Answer: D) Meningitis.

12. Branch of the axon

Correct Answer: C) Collateral axon.

13. Discuss the effects of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's on neurons in the nervous system.

Correct Answer: D) Both diseases can lead to the degeneration of neurons, affecting their structure and function.

14. Reflexes are automatic and .....

Correct Answer: B) Involuntary.

15. The ..... is the narrow fluid filled space between the syaptic knob and motor end plate

Correct Answer: C) Synaptic cleft.

16. Which of the following touch receptors would detect deep pressure against the skin?

Correct Answer: D) Pacinian corpuscles.

17. What are motor nerves

Correct Answer: A) The nerves which bring messages from brain and the spinal cord.

18. Controls heartbeat, breathing rate, eye and face muscles, pupils, sensory receptors, body temperature, appetite, and sleep.

Correct Answer: C) Brain stem.

19. Stores long term memories for a few years

Correct Answer: B) Hippocampus.

20. When Cl-enters the cell and K+ leaves the cell (a) occurs

Correct Answer: A) A Inhibitory Post-Synaptic Potentials (IPSPs).