Nervous System Quiz 693 (20 MCQs)

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1. When the eardrum vibrates, it moves a set of bones called .....
2. Opening of sodium channels in the membrane of a neuron results in
3. ..... are also known, as afferent nerves, carry impulses or messages from the sense organs to the brain, where sensations such as touch, cold, heat and light are experienced.
4. A small region of the brainstem between the diencephalons and the pons
5. The brain and the spinal cord are a part of which division of the nervous system?
6. This neuron allows sensory and motor neurons to interact
7. In the human body, what part of the central nervous system connects with other nerves outside of the central nervous system?
8. What is the function of the Eustachian tube in the ear?
9. Sensory nerves function to transmit impulses from .....
10. Which of the following is not a basis for classifying receptors?
11. Evelyn, Abigail, and Ava are studying for their biology exam. They learn that the ..... part of the autonomic nervous system is active when they are relaxing after their study session.
12. Nerve cells are located in:
13. LOC
14. An organ that acts in response to a stimulus; for example, a muscle or gland.
15. Which cranial nerves controls pupil size?
16. Which one of the following types of sensory information is received by receptors in the epidermis or dermis layers?
17. Neurons have axons that are insulated by a fatty sheath. What does the fatty sheath do?
18. When no longer in Fight or Flight mode, active digestion is controlled by the;
19. This type of neuron carries impulses that cause muscles to move or cause glands to secrete.
20. The signal from an axon goes in .....