Nervous System Quiz 1043 (14 MCQs)

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1. The process of maintaining balance inside your body

Correct Answer: A) Homeostasis.

2. The portion of the brain associated with coordination, muscle activity and posture is the

Correct Answer: D) Cerebellum.

3. Meaning mind'

Correct Answer: C) Psych/o.

4. May result from eyeball being too long

Correct Answer: A) Myopia.

5. Which neuron is found entirely within the CNS?

Correct Answer: A) Interneuron.

6. Which part of the brain is known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements

Correct Answer: D) Cerebellum.

7. Include beta endorphin, dynorphin, and enkephalins, act as natural opiates, reducing our perception of pain under stressful conditions (a)

Correct Answer: A) A Endorphins.

8. A collection of spinal nerves that join together after leaving the spinal cord is called a

Correct Answer: D) Plexus.

9. PNS stands for perception nervous system.

Correct Answer: B) False.

10. This nervous system branch is divided further into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems

Correct Answer: B) Autonomic.

11. The correct direction of the signal within one neuron.

Correct Answer: B) Dendrite to Axon.

12. WHAT is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system

Correct Answer: A) Neuron.

13. Destruction of a blood clot is called

Correct Answer: C) Thrombolysis.

14. Which division of the nervous system controls our "involuntary" behaviors?

Correct Answer: B) Autonomic.