Nervous System Quiz 941 (20 MCQs)

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1. Neural origin cell is represented in the electron micrograph. Terminal part of the cell dendrite is cylindrically in shape and consists of 1000 membrane enclosed discs. What cell is shown in this microphotograph?
2. The cerebellum is the biggest part of our brain
3. The brain and spinal cord are involved in ..... and are considered a part of the ..... The nerves extending away from the brain and spinal cord are involved in ..... and are considered a part of the .....
4. There is a greater concentration of ..... ion on the outside and a greater concentration of ..... ions, along with large negatively charged ions on the inside.
5. A disease characterized by early senility, confusion, and loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings is:
6. Sensory Nerves are known as being which type of nerve?
7. Those who told us two thousand years ago that the brain is the center of control
8. Which layer is on the most outer side of any neuron
9. A response that helps you protect your body is probably a .....
10. What are the three major types of neurons?
11. What are the two main functions of the nervous system?
12. Gaps between Schwann cells that increase the speed of the transmission of the signal down the neuron are called
13. Chemical synapses require neurotransmitters.
14. Gap between 2 neurons
15. The middle coat of the eyeball that contains pigment which prevents light from scattering in the eyeball is the
16. What are the two subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system?
17. The stimulation of cardiac muscle tissue allows for .....
18. The area where 2 neurons meet.
19. Spine connects the different parts of our body to the brain
20. Mechanoreceptors are responsible for detecting .....