Nervous System Quiz 98 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which statement best describes the receptive field?

Correct Answer: B) The ability of each neuron in the skin to detect a stimulus in a given area.

2. The two hemispheres of the brain are connected by the

Correct Answer: C) Callous body.

3. Wheres the neurotransmitters?

Correct Answer: C) Next to neuron or body structure.

4. ..... responds by muscles or glands

Correct Answer: C) Motor output.

5. What type of neurotransmitter initiates an action potential?

Correct Answer: A) Excititory.

6. The action potential occurs when the neuron is in excited state which correlates to

Correct Answer: C) +40 mV.

7. This system can be controlled, AKA the voluntary nervous system

Correct Answer: C) Somatic system.

8. Match the statement to the function. 'Information is processed and a decision is made.'

Correct Answer: C) Interpretive.

9. Which is the largest section of the human brain?

Correct Answer: B) Cerebrum.

10. The 24-hour biological cycles found in humans and many other species.

Correct Answer: A) Circadian rhythms.

11. The peripheral nervous system that works unconsciously

Correct Answer: B) Autonomic.

12. An increased heart rate would happen when which autonomic nervous system is active?

Correct Answer: A) Sympathetic.

13. What does the brain the spinal cord refer to?

Correct Answer: B) Central nervous system.

14. Which system detects information from the environment and directs the way your body responds to this information?

Correct Answer: D) Nervous.

15. The neurons which carries impulse fromthe central nervous system to the musclefibre.

Correct Answer: C) Efferent neuron.

16. The two major functional properties of neurons are .....

Correct Answer: C) Irritability and conductivity.

17. Myelinated nerve fibers appear

Correct Answer: B) White.

18. Your ..... is the boss of your body and controls everything you do.

Correct Answer: C) Brain.

19. Nerves that carry impulses away from the CNS are called:

Correct Answer: B) Efferent nerves.

20. "Rest & digest" best describes the functions of the

Correct Answer: A) Parasympathetic nervous system.