Nervous System Quiz 77 (20 MCQs)

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1. Stimuli are a part of the .....

Correct Answer: A) Sensing pathway.

2. Most abundant and versatile neuroglia. They are delicate and branching.

Correct Answer: A) Astrocytes.

3. If a stimulus is great enough the membrane potential reaches a level called ..... (-55 mv)

Correct Answer: B) Threshold potential.

4. Cornea

Correct Answer: A) The clear, outer covering of the eyeball.

5. Nervous tissue is ONLY found in the Brain and Spinal Cord.

Correct Answer: B) False.

6. What connects muscles to bone?

Correct Answer: D) Tendons.

7. CTE is caused by repeated blows to the head.

Correct Answer: A) True.

8. Several important involuntary functions, such as breathing and heartbeat, are controlled by the .....

Correct Answer: C) Brain stem.

9. What protects the brain?

Correct Answer: C) Skull.

10. The result of a child being violently shaken by someone is known as ..... and can cause brain injury, paralysis, or death.

Correct Answer: C) Shaken baby syndrome.

11. Release neurotransmitters

Correct Answer: A) Neurons.

12. The ..... is the meeting point between two neurons.

Correct Answer: B) Conclusion.

13. A molecule released by a cell or a gland in one part of the body that sends out messages affecting cells in other parts of the organism.

Correct Answer: A) Hormone.

14. My dorsal surface is

Correct Answer: B) My back.

15. Which part of the cerebrum is responsible for memory, intelligence, emotions, behavior, and motor function?

Correct Answer: C) Frontal lobe.

16. Which two main divisions make up the nervous system?

Correct Answer: C) Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System.

17. The two major divisions of the central nervous system are the ..... and the two major divisions of the peripheral nervous are the .....

Correct Answer: D) Brain and spinal cord; autonomic and somatic systems.

18. Pupils constricted, is a response controlled by which system?

Correct Answer: A) Parasympathetic.

19. The basic unit in the Nervous System

Correct Answer: A) Nerve cell.

20. 7th nerve, controls face, 2/3 of taste, saliva

Correct Answer: C) Facial.