Questions On The Nervous System: Quiz!

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  • 1. 

    Which one is NOT one of the five senses?

    • A.

      Smell

    • B.

      Movement

    • C.

      Taste

    • D.

      Sight

    • E.

      Hearing

    Correct Answer
    B. Movement
  • 2. 

    Which receptor is associated with smell?

    • A.

      Special Photo receptors

    • B.

      Auditory nerves

    • C.

      Epidermis

    • D.

      Optic Nerve

    • E.

      Olfactory nerves

    Correct Answer
    E. Olfactory nerves
  • 3. 

    The __________ neuron carries messages from the central nervous system to the muscles.

    Correct Answer
  • 4. 

    Which parts of the body are the central nervous system?

    • A.

      Brain and Organs

    • B.

      Organs and Spine

    • C.

      Brain and Spinal cord

    • D.

      Organs and Nerves

    • E.

      Nerves and Hormones

    Correct Answer
    C. Brain and Spinal cord
  • 5. 

    The __________ makes up most of the brains volume.

    • A.

      Cerebrum

    • B.

      Cerebellum

    • C.

      Brain Stem

    • D.

      Occipital

    • E.

      Medulla Oblangata

    Correct Answer
    A. Cerebrum
  • 6. 

    The __________ controls the amount of light entering the eye.

    • A.

      Pupil

    • B.

      Optic Nerve

    • C.

      Cornea

    • D.

      Iris

    • E.

      Choroid

    Correct Answer
    D. Iris
  • 7. 

    What are the hair-like nerve endings in your ears are called?

    • A.

      Canal

    • B.

      Cochlea

    • C.

      Stirrup

    • D.

      Dendrite

    • E.

      Cilia

    Correct Answer
    E. Cilia
  • 8. 

    What is the gap between neurons called?

    • A.

      Cornea

    • B.

      Synapse

    • C.

      Choroid

    • D.

      Stimulus

    • E.

      Prolactin

    Correct Answer
    B. Synapse
  • 9. 

    What is the function of the Myelin sheath?

    • A.

      Helps messages jump the Synapse

    • B.

      To pick up signals

    • C.

      Cells leave the cell body through this

    • D.

      Speeds up impulses along the axon

    • E.

      To send signals

    Correct Answer
    D. Speeds up impulses along the axon
  • 10. 

    What is the main function of the Cerebrum?

    • A.

      Balance and coordination

    • B.

      Complex thought

    • C.

      Sends messages to cells

    • D.

      Regulates blood pressure

    • E.

      Receives messages from cells

    Correct Answer
    B. Complex thought
  • 11. 

    What is the main function of the Cerebellum?

    • A.

      Balance and coordination

    • B.

      Complex thought

    • C.

      Sends messages to cells

    • D.

      Regulates blood pressure

    • E.

      Receives messages from cells

    Correct Answer
    A. Balance and coordination
  • 12. 

    Which is NOT a type of neuron?

    • A.

      Sensory

    • B.

      Connectors

    • C.

      Motor

    • D.

      Medulla

    • E.

      Relay

    Correct Answer
    D. Medulla
  • 13. 

    What is a grey matter?

    • A.

      The dendrites

    • B.

      The axons

    • C.

      The myelin sheath

    • D.

      The cell bodies

    • E.

      The nucleus

    Correct Answer
    D. The cell bodies

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