Nervous System Quiz 219 (20 MCQs)

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1. A mass of blood between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater of the brain; the most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Correct Answer: C) Subdural hematoma.

2. In order for a neuron to send a signal, the neuron must receive more

Correct Answer: A) Excitatory neurotransmitters.

3. Prefix that means half

Correct Answer: D) Hemi-.

4. The best way to understand a nerve impulse is to look at a neuron at rest

Correct Answer: A) True.

5. What statement best describes the resting state of a neuron?

Correct Answer: A) Neurons are polarized with more sodium ions outside the cell and more potassium ions inside the cell.

6. During repolarization K ions ..... the neuron which causes the membrane potential to .....

Correct Answer: C) Exit, decrease.

7. Type of neuron that carries messages from the body to the brain/spinal cord:

Correct Answer: A) Afferent/sensory.

8. Which neurone transmits impulses from the receptor to the CNS?

Correct Answer: B) Sensory Neurone.

9. Which nervous system dilates pupils?

Correct Answer: A) Sympathetic Nervous System.

10. What is the function of interneurons?

Correct Answer: C) They connect afferent and efferent neurons.

11. Controls hearing, and language comprehension

Correct Answer: B) Temporal Lobe.

12. Give and example of a stimulus.

Correct Answer: D) All of these.

13. The receiving part of a neuron.

Correct Answer: A) Dendrite.

14. Reabsorption of CSF occurs from the ..... into the dural sinuses.

Correct Answer: C) Arachnoid granulations.

15. Which structure controls balance

Correct Answer: D) Ear canal.

16. Synapses are categorised into how many types:

Correct Answer: B) 2-electrical and chemical.

17. Which pathogen can be cured by antibiotics?

Correct Answer: B) Bacteria.

18. All of the following are parts of the brain except?

Correct Answer: A) Cerebellum.

19. ....on the tongue sense chemicals in food.

Correct Answer: A) Taste buds.

20. What part of the brain is responsible for emotion?

Correct Answer: B) Amygdala.