Nervous System Quiz 430 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is the central canal that allows blood vessels and nerves to pass through compact bone?

Correct Answer: A) Haversian canal.

2. Which division of the nervous system is responsible for communication between between the brain and spinal cord and the rest of the body

Correct Answer: B) Peripheral Nervous System.

3. Type of neuron that carries messages FROM the CNS to the body.

Correct Answer: B) Motor neuron.

4. An autonomic response to pain or any other sensation is called a .....

Correct Answer: A) Reflex.

5. Which two ions are involved in the conduction of nerve impulses?

Correct Answer: B) Sodium and potassium.

6. Receives and processes auditory information and involved in language comprehension?

Correct Answer: B) Temporal Lobe.

7. Glue

Correct Answer: A) Him/her.

8. What is the purpose of the synapse?

Correct Answer: D) To connect neurons together.

9. How many PAIRS of nerves extend from the spinal cord?

Correct Answer: B) 31.

10. These neuron processes transmit information from the sensory organs to the central nervous system

Correct Answer: B) Afferent.

11. Intelligence is the function of the ..... of the cerebrum.

Correct Answer: A) Frontal lobe.

12. The place where an impulse passes from one neuron to another

Correct Answer: A) Conclusion.

13. What makes white matter white?

Correct Answer: A) Myelin.

14. Responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestion.

Correct Answer: B) Autonomic Nervous System.

15. Name the three main parts of the Nervous System?

Correct Answer: B) Brain, nerves, spinal cord.

16. Functions of astrocytes include all of the following except

Correct Answer: C) Conducting action potentials.

17. The cerebellum is the site for managing .....

Correct Answer: C) Motor activity.

18. Speech

Correct Answer: C) Phas/o.

19. Which part of the ear is responsible for capturing sound and moving it into your ear?

Correct Answer: A) Outer ear.

20. Neurons that have many extensions from the cell body

Correct Answer: C) Multipolar.