Nervous System Quiz 858 (20 MCQs)

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1. This is a tissue that connects the ends of bones together to form a joint ..... joins bone to bone

Correct Answer: D) Ligament.

2. Insulates PNS with myelin

Correct Answer: C) Schwann cells.

3. Which ion flows into a neuron to initiate an action potential?

Correct Answer: A) Sodium.

4. Which division functions in actions that require a quick response?

Correct Answer: A) Sympathetic.

5. Rational thought, decisions, emotions, & personality are processed in which part of the Cerebral Cortex

Correct Answer: A) Frontal Lobe.

6. Contains the medulla oblongata, pons and reticular formation.

Correct Answer: B) Brain stem.

7. Schwann cells create a myelin sheath which helps to

Correct Answer: C) Insulate neurons.

8. Which action would activate the sympathetic nervous system the most?

Correct Answer: C) Being chased by a bear.

9. The set of organs that uses information from the senses to control all body systems.

Correct Answer: A) Nervous System.

10. The nervous system is made up of the lungs, teeth, feet and fingers

Correct Answer: B) False.

11. Microscopic gaps between Schwann Cells are called

Correct Answer: A) Node of Ranvier.

12. The nervous system stimulates or inhibits .....

Correct Answer: B) Muscles and glands only.

13. A complication of diabetes marked by damage to the retina that can result in loss of vision

Correct Answer: A) Diabetic retinopathy.

14. When the immune system tries to fight of an infection in the brain, and may cause the brain to swell are symptoms of what type of infection?

Correct Answer: C) Encephalitis.

15. What causes Parkinson's?

Correct Answer: D) Loss of dopamine producing cells.

16. An example of a voluntary action is

Correct Answer: B) Throwing a ball.

17. What is the microscopic gap between two adjacent neurons called?

Correct Answer: A) Conclusion.

18. The plexus that supplies nerves to the neck

Correct Answer: C) Cervical.

19. The integumentary system includes the

Correct Answer: D) Hair, nails and skin.

20. During depolarization, what ion does what?

Correct Answer: C) Sodium enters.