Nervous System Quiz-7
The nervous system of a human being is charged with receiving information about the body and the external environment. When it gets to receive this type of information it decides how to respond appropriately. Give the quiz below a try and see just how much you know about the nervous system.
- 1.
The brain region that controls heart rate:
- A.
Medulla
- B.
Cerebellum
- C.
Receptor
- D.
Central Nervous System
Correct Answer
A. Medulla -
- 2.
Nerve cell specialized for transferring messages:
- A.
Medulla
- B.
Neuron
- C.
Receptor
- D.
Axon
Correct Answer
B. Neuron -
- 3.
Sympathetic and parasympathetic systems work together to maintain this:
- A.
Central nervous system
- B.
Homeostasis
- C.
Cerebellum
- D.
Axon
Correct Answer
B. Homeostasis -
- 4.
Specialized nerve ending to detect changes inside and outside the body:
- A.
Receptor
- B.
Central Nervous System
- C.
Cerebellum
- D.
Axon
Correct Answer
A. Receptor -
- 5.
Carries impulses away from the cell body:
- A.
Receptor
- B.
Central Nervous System
- C.
Cerebellum
- D.
Axon
Correct Answer
D. Axon -
- 6.
Includes the brain and spinal cord:
- A.
Receptor
- B.
Central Nervous System
- C.
Cerebellum
- D.
Axon
Correct Answer
B. Central Nervous System -
- 7.
Brain region that helps maintain balance:
- A.
Receptor
- B.
Central Nervous System
- C.
Cerebellum
- D.
Axon
Correct Answer
C. Cerebellum -
- 8.
Axons bundled with blood vessels and connective tissue are a(n)
- A.
Spinal cord
- B.
Nerve
- C.
Impulse
- D.
Receptor
Correct Answer
B. Nerve -
- 9.
The spinal cord is protected by the:
- A.
Neurons
- B.
Connective tissue
- C.
Medulla
- D.
Vertebrae
Correct Answer
D. Vertebrae -
- 10.
Combing your hair, getting out of bed, and getting dressed are all examples of voluntary actions. True or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
The process of digestion and the pumping your heart does are both examples of involuntary actions. True or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
Which of the following represents the path that an impulse in a neuron travels?
- A.
Dendrite, cell body, axon, axon terminal
- B.
Axon, axon terminal, cell body, dendrite
- C.
Nucleus, cell body, nucleus, axon
Correct Answer
A. Dendrite, cell body, axon, axon terminal -
- 13.
To where is an impulse that reaches an axon terminal transmitted?
- A.
Another axon terminal
- B.
The brain
- C.
A reflex
- D.
Dendrites of another neuron
Correct Answer
D. Dendrites of another neuron -
- 14.
What does having many dendrites allow a neuron to do?
- A.
To be locked into place in the body
- B.
To receive impulses from many other cells
- C.
To get necessary nutrition
Correct Answer
B. To receive impulses from many other cells -
- 15.
Which of the following statements about an axon is true?
- A.
An axon is part of a gland
- B.
An axon connects the cell body to the axon terminal
- C.
An axon detects sights and sounds
Correct Answer
B. An axon connects the cell body to the axon terminal -
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