Nervous System Quiz 923 (20 MCQs)

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1. Problem-solving, decision making, reasoning, analysis, movement speech

Correct Answer: A) Frontal lobe.

2. Innermost layer attached to the brain

Correct Answer: C) Pia mater.

3. Carries nerve impulses from the cell body to other neurons and muscles.

Correct Answer: A) Axon.

4. The brain is involved in every action of the body.

Correct Answer: B) False.

5. Which part of the neuron is the receptive region that is an information collector?

Correct Answer: B) Dendrite.

6. What are the two main parts of the NS?

Correct Answer: B) Central NS and Peripheral NS.

7. When are neuron connections called "synapses" made?

Correct Answer: B) When you learn a new skill.

8. The three main parts of the nervous system are the brain, spinal cord, and heart.

Correct Answer: B) False.

9. Surrounds and supports neuron cell bodies

Correct Answer: C) Satellite cells.

10. The nervous system is the master ..... system of the body

Correct Answer: C) Both are correct.

11. The ..... mater is closest to the brain.

Correct Answer: B) Pia.

12. Name given to the three membranous envelopes-pia mater, arachnoid, and dura mater-that surround the brain and spinal cord

Correct Answer: D) Meninges.

13. Connecting neurons

Correct Answer: D) Association.

14. Part of the brain that controls your autonomic actions?

Correct Answer: C) Medulla.

15. The study of the nervous system

Correct Answer: B) Neurology.

16. Swallowing (IX)

Correct Answer: D) Glossopharyngeal.

17. In the large intestine:

Correct Answer: A) Water is absorbed.

18. What muscle contracts to pull on the your lower arm bones and bend your arm?

Correct Answer: B) Biceps.

19. The CNS is almost all .....

Correct Answer: A) Multipolar.

20. Connected to spinal cord, this controls heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure & digestion.

Correct Answer: B) Brain Stem.