Nervous System Quiz 508 (20 MCQs)

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1. All the nerves that branch out from the Central Nervous System is called the .....
2. Cells responsible for information processing and transfer are the
3. The properties of a muscle are as follows:Remove the stretch, and it will return to its normal resting position
4. Which of the following is not a factor in the speed of a nerve impulse transmission?
5. Nerve damage happens when what part of the neuron is damaged?
6. Where would you find a nervous system nucleus?
7. A nerve is part of the ..... nervous system.
8. What part of the embryonic tissue does the neural tube derive from?
9. Located just below the cerebellum, the brain stem includes two regions known as the ..... and the .....
10. Neurons are supported both structurally and functionally by cells which include
11. Which part of the brain is concerned with muscle coordination?
12. *The delicate connective tissue that surrounds the entire skeletal muscle is the
13. The brainstem is between the spinal cord and the rest of the brain. Basic functions like ..... are controlled by the brainstem.
14. Immediately after firing, a neuron is incapable of responding to stimulation. This condition is referred to as:
15. Damage to which lobe is associated with difficulty recognizing colours and perceiving movement, hallucinations, word blindness, and difficulty recognizing drawn objects?
16. Which system controls all parts of your body and sends/receives messages?
17. What is not one of the three structures of the brainstem?
18. Chemicals which transmit electrical impulses
19. True/False:The sympathetic nervous system controls the "fight or flight" response.
20. The space between neurons: