Nervous System Quiz 773 (20 MCQs)

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1. Throwing a ball is controlled by the ..... ?

Correct Answer: B) Cerebellum.

2. In neural processing, a brief resting pause that occurs after a neuron has fired.

Correct Answer: D) Refractory period.

3. What is the role of the rods in the human eye?

Correct Answer: C) Night vision.

4. What chemical substances are produced at axon terminals?

Correct Answer: A) Neurotransmitters.

5. The two major parts of the nervous system are the

Correct Answer: D) Peripheral and central nervous systems.

6. Bones cannot move without .....

Correct Answer: B) Muscles.

7. Where in the nervous system are memories stored?

Correct Answer: D) Brain.

8. What do both the rat research and Genie's story prove regarding enriched and impoverished environments?

Correct Answer: D) The more enriched your environment, the more developed your neurons.

9. THE SENSE OF HEARING HAS THREE MAIN PARTS WHICH ARE:

Correct Answer: B) EARDRUM, AUDITORY NERVE AND COCHLEA.

10. Is the connective tissue around each fascicle.

Correct Answer: B) Perineurium.

11. CNS is

Correct Answer: A) Central nervous system.

12. A nerve cell is also known as a

Correct Answer: B) Neuron.

13. Type of neuron in the PNS that conducts impulses away from the CNS to the effectors is the .....

Correct Answer: B) Motor.

14. Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for the problem-solving and processing information from the senses?

Correct Answer: B) Cerebrum.

15. A sunburn might be an example of a:

Correct Answer: A) 1st degree burn.

16. "Process and interpret the message from sensory neurons and send the message back to other body parts" refer to

Correct Answer: B) Interneurons.

17. From the 3 types of muscle, which is responsible for pumping your heart.

Correct Answer: B) Cardiac Muscle.

18. A group of cells that have similar functions? Examples are nervous, epithelial, muscle and connective

Correct Answer: B) Tissues.

19. The central nervous system includes all EXCEPT the following.

Correct Answer: D) Optic nerve.

20. What does the occipital lobe do and interpret?

Correct Answer: C) Visual Information.