This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Science > Nervous System – Quiz 951 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Nervous System Quiz 951 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Is the most intelligent animal on the earth A) Man. B) Nothing. C) Big brain. D) Dog. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Man. 2. What is the name of cells that support and protect the cells that send information? A) Neurons. B) Axons. C) Dendrites. D) Neuroglia tagsB.LS1.3. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Neuroglia tagsB.LS1.3. 3. What part of the nervous system is reponsible for the body's "fight or flight" response? A) Sympathetic. B) Parasympathetic. C) Peripheral. D) Cerebrospinal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sympathetic. 4. The human brain has the consistency of gelatin and relies on the skull for protection. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 5. Sensory nerve system carrying information from receptors to brain or spinal cord. A) Peripheral nervous system(PNS). B) Afferent system. C) Central nervous system (CNS). D) Efferent system. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Afferent system. 6. Branchlike part of neurons that receives impulses from other neurons A) Axon. B) Cerberal Cortex. C) Dendrites. D) Myelin Sheath. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dendrites. 7. The membranes of the meninges A) Line the spinal cord only. B) Line the brain only. C) Exist in three layers that all have the same structural properties. D) Line the brain directly, only if referring to the meningeal layer known as the pia mater. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Line the brain directly, only if referring to the meningeal layer known as the pia mater. 8. We are bone with 206 bones. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. The lateral ventricle communicates with the third ventricle through which method? A) Interventricular foramen. B) Cerebral aqueduct. C) Foramen of Magendie. D) Central canal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Interventricular foramen. 10. Which sense organ helps you to tell the different in sizes of objects? A) Tongue. B) Ear. C) Eye. D) Nose. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Eye. 11. This is the time period where a neuron is unable to fire. A) Action potential. B) Resting potential. C) Absolute refractory period. D) Relative refractory period. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Absolute refractory period. 12. The peripheral nervous system DOESN'T control automatic actions. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 13. Astrocytes help to support the neurons by helping to distribute nutrients to nervous cells. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 14. The ..... is an exceptionally well-organized body system. A) Nervous system. B) Neurology. C) Central nervous system. D) Autonomic nervous system. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nervous system. 15. This division of the Nervous System relays controls organs in times of stress. A) Parasympathetic Nervous System. B) Peripheral Nervous System. C) Sympathetic Nervous System. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sympathetic Nervous System. 16. Chemicals that axons secrete on effectors or other neurons A) Neurotransmitters. B) Cholinergic fiber. C) Adrenergic fiber. D) Chromatophilic substance. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Neurotransmitters. 17. These neurons detect stimuli (a change) and carry information from receptors to the central nervous system. These neurons are found in the skin, glands, etc. A) Sensory Neurons (Receptor). B) Interneuron (Relay neuron). C) Motor Neuron (Effectors). D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sensory Neurons (Receptor). 18. These chemical messengers are synthesized and secreted by various glands (a) A) A endocrine. B) Nervous. C) Chemical. D) Circulatory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A endocrine. 19. What are the three basic colors of light are observed by the light sensitive cones on the retina of the eye? A) Yellow, green and blue. B) Purple, orange, green. C) Green, blue, red. D) Red, yellow and purple. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Green, blue, red. 20. A ( ) occurs when muscles are overworked. A) Muscle contusion. B) Muscle strain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Muscle strain. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesNervous System Quiz 1Nervous System Quiz 2Nervous System Quiz 3Nervous System Quiz 4Nervous System Quiz 5Nervous System Quiz 6Nervous System Quiz 7Nervous System Quiz 8Nervous System Quiz 9Nervous System Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books