Nervous System Quiz 977 (20 MCQs)

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1. What response in a neuron will start an action potential?

Correct Answer: A) Trigger response.

2. The uncontrolled and undifferentiated growth of neurons in the brain causes Alzheimer's disease

Correct Answer: A) False.

3. The nervous system is organized into ..... systems

Correct Answer: B) 2.

4. That part of your brain that coordinates your body's movements and helps keep your balance.

Correct Answer: A) Cerebellum.

5. All observed houses on South Street have roofs that are falling apart. Sherry lives on South Street. Her roof is falling apart.

Correct Answer: B) Inductive.

6. Which component of the Motor (Efferent) Nervous System is within a person's control (ex. raising one's hand).

Correct Answer: D) Somatic.

7. Myasthenia Gravis is ..... ?

Correct Answer: C) An autoimmune disorder that causes weakness of the voluntary muscles.

8. Supports the posterior surface of the lens and holds the retina against the wall of the eye

Correct Answer: B) Vitreous Humor.

9. What does letter G represent?

Correct Answer: A) Myelin sheath.

10. What part of the brain controls language and movement?

Correct Answer: C) Cerebrum.

11. Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling water balance?

Correct Answer: B) Hypothalamus.

12. Where is the central nervous system located?

Correct Answer: D) Brain and spinal cord.

13. Nourishes the retina

Correct Answer: E) Choroid.

14. Which hormone is responsible for the regulation of calcium levels in the blood?

Correct Answer: B) Parathyroid hormone.

15. What sensory receptor reacts to light?

Correct Answer: C) Photoreceptor.

16. Two parts of the autonomic nervous system

Correct Answer: C) Parasympathetic and sympathetic.

17. Part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord

Correct Answer: B) Central nervous system.

18. The brain is part of the

Correct Answer: A) Central Nervous System (CNS).

19. The three layers of membrane that cover the brain and spinal cord are called the

Correct Answer: D) Meninges.

20. The ..... controls our reflex actions such as blinking

Correct Answer: B) Spinal cord.