Nervous System Quiz 503 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. Part of the brain stem that controls coughing, sneezing, swallowing, etc.

Correct Answer: A) Medulla oblongata.

2. 1st nerve, controls smell

Correct Answer: A) Olfactory.

3. Which describes autonomic nerves?

Correct Answer: B) Involuntary nerves.

4. What's the neurotransmitter of learning?

Correct Answer: A) Acetylcholine.

5. There are over 500 billion nerve cells in the brain.

Correct Answer: B) False.

6. An abnormal sensation such as numbness and tingling would be called

Correct Answer: B) Paresthesia.

7. The membrane that surrounds each individual nerve fiber is the

Correct Answer: A) Endoneurium.

8. The retina (the part of the eye that gathers information about light) is an example of .....

Correct Answer: D) Sensory Receptor.

9. Where is insulin produced

Correct Answer: C) Pancreas.

10. The skeletal system has several jobs. Select one of the following that describe its jobs.

Correct Answer: B) Provides a framework for the body.

11. Fluid that provides support for the eye

Correct Answer: B) Vitreous humor.

12. Which term describes an electrical signal generated by neurons?

Correct Answer: B) Action potential.

13. Which part of the brain controls emotion?

Correct Answer: A) Cerebrum.

14. The largest part of your brain

Correct Answer: B) Cerebrum.

15. Have you had any faints

Correct Answer: A) Ever felt dizzy.

16. ..... are strong, elastic groups of cells that stretch and tighten, like rubber bands. They hold the bones of the movable joints together.

Correct Answer: A) Ligaments.

17. Organs involve in the sensation of the body is known as:-

Correct Answer: D) Sensory system.

18. Neuroglia that produce myelin sheath are

Correct Answer: C) Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells.

19. This joint allows movement in two directions, but does not rotate. The bones slide over each other.

Correct Answer: C) Gliding Joint.

20. Multiple sclerosis causes

Correct Answer: B) Myelin sheaths to be destroyed.