Nervous System - Level 2

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  • 1. 
    The nervous system is divided into two major divisions :
    • A. 

      Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

    • B. 

      Central nervous system and autonomic nervous system

    • C. 

      Brain and spinal cord

    • D. 

      Peripheral nervous system & the brain

  • 2. 
    The components of the central nervous system include:
    • A. 

      Spinal cord & cranial nerves

    • B. 

      Sympathetic & parasympathetic system

    • C. 

      Brain & spinal cord

    • D. 

      Cranial & spinal nerves

  • 3. 
    The three basic parts of a neurone are :
    • A. 

      Cell body, sensory and afferent nerves

    • B. 

      Cell body, nucleus & axon

    • C. 

      Cell body, axon and dendrites

    • D. 

      Cell body, motor and efferent nerves

  • 4. 
    A sensory nerve is responsible for sending messages :
    • A. 

      From the brain and spinal cord

    • B. 

      To and from the brain and spinal cord

    • C. 

      To the brain and spinal cord

  • 5. 
    The region of the brain concerned with the co-ordination of skeletal muscle is the :
    • A. 

      Cerebellum

    • B. 

      Pons

    • C. 

      Midbrain

    • D. 

      Cerebrum

  • 6. 
    The connective tissue membranes that envelop the central nervous system are:
    • A. 

      Cerebrospinal membranes

    • B. 

      Meninges

    • C. 

      Myelin sheath

    • D. 

      Cerebrum

  • 7. 
    This pathology is a specific form of headache, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and visual disturbances also occuring.
    • A. 

      Epilepsy

    • B. 

      Migraine

    • C. 

      Sciatica

    • D. 

      Bell's palsy

  • 8. 
    This pathology causes lower back pain which can also affect the buttocks and the thigh.
    • A. 

      Epilepsy

    • B. 

      Migraine

    • C. 

      Sciatica

    • D. 

      Bell's palsy

  • 9. 
    This pathology is a disorder of the 7th cranial nerve (facial nerve) and results in paralysis on one side of the face.
    • A. 

      Epilepsy

    • B. 

      Bell's palsy

    • C. 

      Sciatica

    • D. 

      Migraine

  • 10. 
    A neurological condition that results in recurrent seizures.
    • A. 

      Migraine

    • B. 

      Sciatica

    • C. 

      Epilepsy

    • D. 

      Bell's palsy

  • 11. 
    Which part of the nervous system stimulates activity and provides energy ?
    • A. 

      Sympathetic

    • B. 

      Parasympathetic

  • 12. 
    What type of neurone is a motor neurone?
    • A. 

      Afferent

    • B. 

      Efferent

    • C. 

      Interneurone

    • D. 

      Associated

  • 13. 
    Which cranial nerve is a sensory nerve of smell?
    • A. 

      Trigeminal

    • B. 

      Olfactory

    • C. 

      Facial

  • 14. 
    Which cranial nerve is a mixed neurone and conducts impulse to and from the face and neck?
    • A. 

      Trigeminal

    • B. 

      Olfactory

    • C. 

      Facial

  • 15. 
    Which cranial nerve controls the muscles of mastication and conducts impulses to and from several areas of the face and neck?
    • A. 

      Trigeminal

    • B. 

      Facial

    • C. 

      Olfactory

  • 16. 
    Which part of a neurone receive and transmit stimuli towards the cell body?
    • A. 

      Dendrite

    • B. 

      Axon

    • C. 

      Myelin sheath

  • 17. 
    Which part of a neurone insulates and accelerates the conduction of the nerve impulse?
    • A. 

      Dendrite

    • B. 

      Axon

    • C. 

      Myelin sheath

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