Nervous System Quiz 954 (20 MCQs)

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1. These chemical messengers are synthesized and secreted by various glands (a)
2. What are the three basic colors of light are observed by the light sensitive cones on the retina of the eye?
3. A ( ) occurs when muscles are overworked.
4. What is the funciton of the motor/efferent division of the nervous system?
5. Cornea does not protect iris but it does protect cornea.
6. What part of the neuron covers the axon and allows for the impulse to travel quickly?
7. An abnormal growth of brain tissues.
8. The peripheral nervous system consists the brain and spinal cord.
9. What type of neuron carries impulses AWAY from the central nervous system?
10. Found in the skin to detect a stimulus
11. What structure separates the middle ear from the external ear?
12. Which spot of the tongue is known as the "sweet" spot?
13. Autonomic control of the heart, lungs, digestion, taste, communication between brain and organs
14. Carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body.
15. The Gray matter consists of:
16. Which structural classification of the nervous system is made up of the extended neural network throughout the body but does NOT include the brain and spinal cord?
17. Which type of neuron carries information about how your leg feels?
18. Krysta is recovering from a fight. Her pulse and respirations are slowing and she is complaining of fatigue. What part of the nervous system is responsible?
19. Radiculopathy is the study of disease of the nerve .....
20. When CO2 levels become too high in our blood, we begin to breathe faster. In this example, our diaphragm and intercostal muscles are