Nervous System Quiz 501 (20 MCQs)

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1. Can you pull my hand
2. The tympanic membrane is the scientific name for what structure?
3. A neuron that transmits a nerve impulse toward the central nervous system is called a(n):
4. A stroke in the primary motor area has caused Peter to lose control over his skeletal muscles on the right side of his body. What lobe of his brain was damaged?
5. *In excitation contraction coupling, calcium ions are released from the
6. What do you call the cell that compose the nerves? This is the basic working unit of the nervous system.
7. What is one common problem or disorder that occurs with the endocrine system?
8. You can find mechanoreceptors inside which organ?
9. Which has co-ordinating fibers and which has neurons in a nerve net, respectively?
10. The brain and the spinal cord are part of the:
11. Which of the following is the section of the brain located at the rear and bottom of each cerebral hemisphere and contains the visual centers of the brain?
12. Which part of your body is a part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
13. What part of the neuron passes messages through its branches to other neurons or to muscles or glands?
14. Which imaging technique identifies abnormal tissue metabolism?
15. Skin surface areas that are supplied by a single spinal nerve are called .....
16. The movement of sodium and potassium ions across a cell membrane is called a(n)
17. What part of the brain determines emotional reaction, especially involving excitement or fear?
18. What are the 4 ventricles of the brain filled with?
19. Liquid part of the blood. 90% water.
20. One example of how the nervous system interacts with circulatory system