Nervous System Quiz
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What is a nerve cell?
A. axon
B. neuron
C. dendrite
D. myelin
___________________ is the part of the brain responsible for involuntary breathing & heartbeat.
A. cerebrum
B. cerebellum
C. brain stem
D. hypothalamus
Injuries to the spinal cord are so serious because ___________ cannot be replaced.
A. muscle cells
B. bone cells
C. skin cells
D. brain cells
The human body has ____ pairs of cranial nerves.
A. 12
B. 24
C. 31
D. 64
Which describes autonomic nerves?
A. Voluntary nerves
B. Involuntary nerves
The CNS (central nervous system) is made up of the _______________ & ___________________.
A. brain and nerves
B. brain and spinal cord
C. nerves and spinal cord
D. spinal cord and vertebrae
Which lobe of the brain processes vision?
A. Frontal Lobe
B. Parietal Lobe
C. Temporal Lobe
D. Occipital Lobe
Which of these parts is labeled B in the diagram?
A. cell body
B. nucleus
C. dendrites
D. axon
What part of the eye sends messages to the brain from the retina?
A. Optic Nerve
B. Iris
C. Lens
D. Cornea
True or False: Brain cells are the main type of cell found throughout the nervous system.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What is the main function of sensory neurons?
A. To transmit signals from the brain to muscles
B. To carry sensory information from the body to the brain
C. To connect different neurons within the brain
D. To regulate involuntary functions
Where in your body can you find nerve cells?
A. brain
B. spinal cord
C. neurons
D. everywhere
Which type of cell is located between neurons and capillaries to control what enters the cells from the blood?
A. Astrocytes
B. Oligodendrocytes
C. Schwann cells
D. Satellite cells
Protective bones which surround and protect the spinal cord.
A. vertebrae
B. brain
C. central nervous system
D. peripheral nervous system
Which structures create the central nervous system (CNS)
A. brain & spinal cord
B. Spinal cord & sensory neurons
C. Brain & motor neurons
D. Cranial & Spinal nerves