Nervous System Quiz 708 (20 MCQs)

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1. Synapse is created by

Correct Answer: B) One neurone meeting another.

2. Which combination below shows how positive feedback affects a change in output and the directional flow of an impulse? Output:Directional flow

Correct Answer: A) Large:same direction.

3. Where is the cerebellum located?

Correct Answer: B) Under the cerebrum.

4. Integration

Correct Answer: B) Occurs within CNS; processes incoming sensory input (decision making).

5. This is the body's ability to recall thoughts

Correct Answer: B) Memory.

6. What two cell types provide myelination in the CNS and PNS?

Correct Answer: A) Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes.

7. Polar-

Correct Answer: A) End.

8. The ..... ear contains the cochlea and semicircular canals.

Correct Answer: C) Inner.

9. Synaps/o, synapt/o

Correct Answer: D) Point of contact; to join.

10. What is Mrs. Stevenson's husband's name?

Correct Answer: C) Nick.

11. The ..... cell is a rectangular shape.

Correct Answer: B) Plant.

12. Glial cells of the CNS which wrap their extensions tightly around nerve fibers and produce myelin sheaths

Correct Answer: A) Oligodendrocytes.

13. The neurons in the walls of the organs of the digestive system form .....

Correct Answer: A) Enteric plexuses.

14. Which of the following can result in a stroke?

Correct Answer: A) Blood clot only.

15. Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling balance?

Correct Answer: B) Cerebellum.

16. The somatic nervous system consists of sensory and motor nerves.

Correct Answer: A) True.

17. ..... is the largest part of the brain.

Correct Answer: A) Cerebrum.

18. In CNS-act as phagocytes and eat bacteria

Correct Answer: C) Microglia.

19. Highlights tumors that are ACTIVELY growing.

Correct Answer: D) PET.

20. The brain stem does not include

Correct Answer: A) Cerebellum.