Nervous System Quiz 989 (20 MCQs)

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1. I. Pneumotaxic centre (controls breathing) II. Allows impulses to pass through it (relay station) The above statement refers to the function of

Correct Answer: B) Pons varolii.

2. Anything that causes a reaction in an organism.

Correct Answer: A) Stimulus.

3. Which part of your body is a part of the central nervous system (CNS)?

Correct Answer: B) Brain.

4. What is the primary tissue of the nervous system?

Correct Answer: A) Nervous tissue.

5. :have one axon and one dendrite ..... found mostly in sensory organs-eye & nose ..... is what structural classification

Correct Answer: B) Bipolar neuron.

6. Controls learning, language, voluntary movements, memory, speech & sensory perception

Correct Answer: A) Cerebrum.

7. What are two ways in which the central nervous system can be damaged?

Correct Answer: C) Concussions and spinal cord injuries.

8. Tissues that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord

Correct Answer: C) Meninges.

9. Cardiovascular controltemperature controlwater balanceemotionssleep control

Correct Answer: C) 5 of 8 functions of Hypothalamus.

10. The layer of light sensitive cells found at the back of the eye

Correct Answer: C) Retina.

11. Which of the following is NOT a function of the somatic nervous system

Correct Answer: D) Stimulates cardiac muscle.

12. The nervous system have to parts:the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.

Correct Answer: A) TRUE.

13. What is the main function central system?

Correct Answer: A) Transmit nerve impulses and connecting the encephalon with the rest of the body.

14. Which type of cells provide protective cushioning around the neuron cell body?

Correct Answer: B) Satellite cells.

15. Cells found in the CNS that cling to neurons and anchor them to blood vessel are called ..... (look like a star).

Correct Answer: A) Astrocytes.

16. What vaccine for polio is administered orally?

Correct Answer: A) Sabin.

17. What is "all or nothing" meaning?

Correct Answer: A) That a nerve impulse is either strong enough to travel along the neuron or it is not strong enough.

18. Which part of the brain tells your body to move its arms and legs?

Correct Answer: A) Cerebrum.

19. What do the autonomic and somatic systems take care of, respectively?

Correct Answer: A) Bodily funtions and inner organs, send sensory information to the CNS.

20. The two types of cells that compose nervous tissue are .....

Correct Answer: D) Neurons and Neuroglia.