Nervous System Quiz 611 (20 MCQs)

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1. Most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in teh CNS

Correct Answer: A) Glutamate.

2. Reflex arc allows the rapid response of thebody to a stimulus.

Correct Answer: B) False.

3. Outer brain covering; contains many blood vessels; thickest layer

Correct Answer: A) Dura Mater.

4. The ..... is the innermost meningeal layer, clings tightly to the surface of the brain and spinal cord, following every fold.

Correct Answer: B) Pia Mater.

5. CAMP binds to ..... and phosphorylates the catalytic portion.

Correct Answer: C) Protein kinase.

6. The motor division carries messages from the sense organs and internal organs to the central nervous system.

Correct Answer: B) False.

7. What is F?

Correct Answer: C) Axon Terminals.

8. The ..... lobe, located behind the frontal lobe, processes messages related to touch, taste, and temperature.

Correct Answer: B) Parietal lobe.

9. Controls the secretion of endocrine hormones.

Correct Answer: C) Hypothalamus.

10. A region of the cerebral cortex responsible for hearing and language

Correct Answer: C) Temporal lobe.

11. Which of these is most closely related to metabolism, stress and excitement?

Correct Answer: A) Epinephrine.

12. ..... provides protection, nutrition to the bone, and the capacity for bone repair.

Correct Answer: D) Periosteum.

13. Small phagocytic cells that are especially obvious in damaged tissue in the CNS are the

Correct Answer: D) Microglia.

14. The branched end portions of the axons

Correct Answer: A) Axon terminals.

15. Specialized cells of the nervous system are called:

Correct Answer: C) Glial Cells.

16. Reflexes that send involuntary stimuli

Correct Answer: A) Autonomic Reflexes.

17. What are the five senses?

Correct Answer: D) The five senses are sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.

18. If a person is left-handed, which side of their brain is more likely the dominant side?

Correct Answer: B) Right brain.

19. Type of neuron that sends nerve impulse to muscles

Correct Answer: A) Motor Neuron.

20. Series of electrical signals that is generated in the nerve cells in a response to stimuli.

Correct Answer: A) Nerve impulse.