Nervous System Quiz
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What is the name of the part of the neuron that is pointed out in the image?
A. Myelin Sheats
B. Axon
C. Dendrites
D. Cell Body (Soma)
The cells that produce myelin in the PNS are the
A. astrocyte
B. microglia
C. ependymal
D. oligodendrocytes
The human body has ____ pairs of spinal nerves.
A. 12
B. 24
C. 31
D. 64
An example of involuntary movement controled by the autonomic nervous system would be:
A. walking
B. digestion
C. talking
D. wiggling toes
The ________ is a rope-like bundle of nerves. It is also the main pathway for information.
A. Nerves
B. Spinal Cord
C. Brain
The part of the brain that controls balance and body movements is the __________
A. Medulla
B. Cerebellum
C. Cerebrum
D. Meninges
Which area of the brain is involved in our ability to speak?
A. Somatic area
B. Sulci’s area
C. Primary area
D. Broca’s area
This nerve send information from the 5 senses to your brain
A. Sensory nerve
B. Cranial nerve
C. Relex nerve
D. Spinal nerve
The _________ is responsible for sending messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
A. skull
B. spinal cord
C. backbone
D. nerve
Which part of the neuron sends messages to other neurons?
A. Dendrite
B. Myelin Sheath
C. Axon
D. Terminal Branches
Which lobe of the brain processes vision?
A. Frontal Lobe
B. Parietal Lobe
C. Temporal Lobe
D. Occipital Lobe
The ________________ make(s) up the peripheral nervous system.
A. brain
B. nerves
C. spinal cord
D. brain and spinal cord
The largest cranial nerve is the _________ nerve.
A. Trigeminal
B. Sciatic
C. Facial
D. Accessory
Division of the Autonomic Nervous System (which is a subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System) that controls the ‘fright or flight’ response to situations:
A. sympathetic
B. parasympathetic
Which part of the brain is split into two hemispheres?
A. Brain Stem
B. Cerebrum
C. Cerebellum
D. Pituitary Gland
Your brain controls some actions involuntarily.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
The brain and spinal cord are covered and protected by _________.
A. nerves
B. vertebrae
C. meninges
D. fascia
Type of nerve that is a combination of sensory and motor nerves
A. motor
B. mixed
C. synapse
D. sensory
The spaces between the covered parts of an axon are called:
A. synaptic clefts
B. nodes of Ranvier
C. Ventricles
D. Vesicles
If we did not have this type of cell, bacteria could more easily infiltrate our brain tissue:
A. Satellite cells
B. Oligodendrocytes
C. Microglia
D. Schwann cells
The largest part of the brain is the __________ .
A. medulla
B. cerebrum
C. cerebellum
D. meninges
An infection of the meninges is …
A. Parkinson’s
B. Alzheimer’s
C. Palsy
D. Meningitis
Fills spaces between meninges and bathes brain and spinal cord
A. CSF
B. CNS
C. PNS
D. ESP
Part of the neuron that brings signals to the cell body
A. cell body
B. axon
C. dendrite
D. nerve
A concussion is:
A. A type of spinal cord injury
B. A thing that is granted in response to a demand
C. Any of the world’s main expanses of land
D. Weakness and numbness in the fingers
E. A bruise-like injury to the brain
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