Nervous System Quiz 979 (20 MCQs)

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1. All the muscular activities of the bodies are controlled by .....

Correct Answer: B) Cerebellum.

2. Which part of the brain controls the physical ability to speak?

Correct Answer: A) Broca's.

3. This disorder is caused by damage during gestation or birth and includes lack of motor coordination and possibly neurological problems

Correct Answer: C) Cerebral palsy.

4. These RECEIVE electrical impulses from neighboring neurons.

Correct Answer: C) Dendrites.

5. What response in a neuron will start an action potential?

Correct Answer: A) Trigger response.

6. The uncontrolled and undifferentiated growth of neurons in the brain causes Alzheimer's disease

Correct Answer: A) False.

7. The nervous system is organized into ..... systems

Correct Answer: B) 2.

8. That part of your brain that coordinates your body's movements and helps keep your balance.

Correct Answer: A) Cerebellum.

9. All observed houses on South Street have roofs that are falling apart. Sherry lives on South Street. Her roof is falling apart.

Correct Answer: B) Inductive.

10. Which component of the Motor (Efferent) Nervous System is within a person's control (ex. raising one's hand).

Correct Answer: D) Somatic.

11. Myasthenia Gravis is ..... ?

Correct Answer: C) An autoimmune disorder that causes weakness of the voluntary muscles.

12. Supports the posterior surface of the lens and holds the retina against the wall of the eye

Correct Answer: B) Vitreous Humor.

13. What does letter G represent?

Correct Answer: A) Myelin sheath.

14. What part of the brain controls language and movement?

Correct Answer: C) Cerebrum.

15. Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling water balance?

Correct Answer: B) Hypothalamus.

16. Where is the central nervous system located?

Correct Answer: D) Brain and spinal cord.

17. Nourishes the retina

Correct Answer: E) Choroid.

18. Which hormone is responsible for the regulation of calcium levels in the blood?

Correct Answer: B) Parathyroid hormone.

19. What sensory receptor reacts to light?

Correct Answer: C) Photoreceptor.

20. Two parts of the autonomic nervous system

Correct Answer: C) Parasympathetic and sympathetic.